Month: August 2024

The Caribbean Elite Group, organizer of the Caribbean Music Awards, said on Tuesday that a star-studded line up is set to return to Brooklyn’s iconic Kings Theatre next Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. The group said it will be “an unforgettable night of celebration, music, cultural pride and a showcase of ‘Voices of The Caribbean.’” “Hosted by the Queen of Dancehall, Spice, and the King of Comedy, Majah Hype, this year’s […]

With much pageantry and fanfare, the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of the annual massive Caribbean Carnival Parade on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, last Thursday evening launched its 57th New York Carnival Week at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. The elaborate ceremony, held under the theme, “The Evolution”, featured, among others, presentations from senior and junior masquerade bands, dance performances, cultural presentations and speeches by local elected officials. […]

South Africa’s bowlers once again helped the visitors extend their 32-year dominance over the West Indies with a series-winning 40-run victory at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Spinner Keshav Maharaj along with pacer Kagiso Rabada destroyed the home team’s batting to dismiss them for 222, 40 runs short of the 262 runs needed for a first Test series win over the Proteas since 1992. It was South Africa’s 10th consecutive Test […]

Guyanese musical legend Dave Martins, who was a pivotal part of the award-winning Tradewinds Caribbean string band, and whose song” Not a Blade of Grass,” became an anthem to bring nationals together against Venezuela’s claim to Essequibo, died on Aug. 19 in Georgetown. He was 90. Wife, Annette Arjoon Martins who posted on her Facebook page that she was “eternally grateful to have shared fifteen years of unconditional love, support […]

Veteran all-rounders Jason Holder and Andre Russell were the significant absentees for the West Indies’ upcoming T20 series against South Africa, which bowls off this Friday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the15-member squad recently to play in the three-match series which will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago. While Rovman Powell has been retained as captain, Roston Chase will serve as his deputy, neither […]

Leah Clark Brisard, an executive member of the Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C), says that the center will on Saturday host its free 12th annual youth pan festival competition, honoring late stalwarts in the community. Clark Brisard, who is a registered nurse by training, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that the event will take place on St. John’s Place, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues, in Crown […]

Cricket Wicket Indies (CWI) recently announced that chief executive officer Johnny Grave will step down from his role at the end of October this year. Grave served as CEO for CWI for the past seven years,  . President Dr Kishore Shallow said Grave had made a “lasting impact” on cricket in the region. “Johnny’s efforts, particularly through challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as successfully hosting three […]

Last week as Jamaicans and others in multiple nations marked the birthdate of Jamaica’s first National Hero, Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, son of the legendary leader, Dr. Julius Garvey participated in an event to honor his late father, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation. Dr. Garvey during his visit to the island, used the opportunity to encourage the Kingston’s local government representatives to uphold the standards of service, […]

Bouyon Festival 2024 is set to make an explosive debut on Aug. 25 at Amadeus Nightclub, 79-15 Albion Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373, promising a music experience like no other. This highly anticipated festival will electrify the city with a dazzling showcase of Bouyon music, legendary artists, and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. Bouyon, a unique blend of traditional Caribbean rhythms and contemporary beats from Dominica, is the heart and […]