Month: August 2024

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a roundtable discussion with food delivery workers and small business representatives to discuss the far-reaching effects of New York City’s extreme minimum pay rate for delivery workers. The roundtable, organized in partnership with DoorDash, highlighted the real-world impacts of these policies and raised concerns about additional proposed legislation by the New York City Council that could further challenge workers and local businesses. […]

In some parts of the Caribbean “Cow Heel” is also known as “Cow Foot”, and while those outside our culture may find it a bit offensive to eat such a part of the animal, it’s a comforting, tasty and nutritious dish. It’s deep rooted in our history from slavery to indentureship and beyond. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need… 2 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil 1 large onion (diced) […]

The Kingston, Jamaica-based Dutty Rock Productions on Aug. 8 dropped the deluxe version of the popular Brimstone Riddim including two additional tracks featuring reggae heavyweights Capleton and Bushman. “The Brimstone Riddim, with its original track list featuring powerhouse collaborations and solo performances, has captured the essence of reggae music in its purest form,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment promoter, told Caribbean Life. “From the soulful melodies of Sean Paul […]

August is Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses while recognizing their significant contributions to the economy. As a community Business Development Officer at TD Bank, my mission is to empower diverse-owned businesses, helping them thrive and build generational wealth. For Black entrepreneurs, establishing a foundation for long-term financial stability is vital not only for their families but also for their communities. Below are some key […]

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance, Nigel Clarke is leaving his post to become one of the deputy managing directors of the International Monetary Fund ((MF) and once he does, he would be the highest ever Caribbean national to hold such a senior position. But even as he winds down before heading to Washington at the end of October, the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) while congratulating him, wants to know […]

Today, gifting a phone to an adolescent is both a cultural standard and a safety measure. As a father of two young men who received their first mobile devices at ages 13 and 12, and as a citywide candidate for NYC Comptroller, I deeply understand the importance of protecting our children in today’s digital world. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act represents a significant step toward safeguarding […]

Brooklyn community leader Hazra Ali has described as very successful last Friday’s Stakeholders’ Behind-The-Scene Carnival Tour of mas camps and steel pan yards in Brooklyn. Trinidadian-born Ali told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that the tour was convened in partnership with the New York Police Department (NYPD) Brooklyn South Patrol Bureau. “It was very well attended by members of WIADCA’s (West Indian American Day Carnival Association) executive committee, members of the […]

Caribbean-American United States Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday night accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States, saying that she will be president for all Americans. Before a highly-energetic, packed United Center in Chicago, Ill., Harris, 59, the daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, accepted the nomination on the final night of the four-day Democratic Convention. In her roughly 35-minute, nation-wide, televised address, Harris […]