Month: September 2024

The West Indian American Day Carnival Junior competition on Aug. 31, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, reached a fever pitch, as thousands of children showed there moves in dazzling costumes during an hours-long parade, fueled by loud Soca music. The parade assembled at Kingston Avenue approximately at its scheduled time and then traveled on St. John’s Place, for a riveting presentation as it moved on to Franklin Avenue. Machel Montano’s infectious […]

In picture-perfect weather, millions of spectators and thousands of masqueraders and revelers on Monday converged on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway for the 57th Annual West Indian American Day Carnival Parade. The New York Caribbean Carnival Week, which started on Thursday, culminated on Monday, Labor Day, a public holiday in the United States, with the grand parade of masqueraders, with large and small costumes, displaying the culture of the Caribbean, along a […]

Barbados The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) says it does n0t intend “to manipulate or distort economic data” as it dismissed accusations that it is involved in publishing questionable data in its economic report and analysis. In a statement the CBB said, “We assure all Barbadians that there is no intent to manipulate or distort economic data. We will continue to refine our models and methodologies, ensuring that the Central […]

Renowned recording artist Kymani Marley has dropped his latest single, “New Creature,” and emotionally charged track that delves into themes of self-discovery and growth, urging listeners to embrace change and conquer life’s obstacles.  “Unbounded by genres, Kymani creates music that fuses world, hip hop, blues, rock, and grassroots elements,” Brooklyn-based Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life. “His unique sound mirrors his life, transcending cultural barriers and defying categorization […]

The sounds of soca, calypso, compas and reggae boomed along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn as the 57th Annual West Indian American Day Parade made its way from Utica Avenue in Crown Heights to Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights on Labor Day. Thousands of flag-waving revelers cheered on the bright floats, dancers — some in elaborate and vibrant costumes adorned with feathers and sequins — marching bands, and a slew […]