Month: November 2024

Pre-eminent Caribbean calypso-soca arranger Frankie McIntosh and Ray Allen, professor emeritus of music and American studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), on Sunday, released their book, “Frankie McIntosh and the Art of the Soca Arranger,” during a book-signing ceremony and Steel Pan Jazz Performance at the Don Buchwald Theater and Tow Atrium, Brooklyn College. Several calypso-soca fans, music lovers, and book lovers were on hand to […]

Ginger and Lemongrass (say fever grass in the Caribbean) are two of my fav flavors for marinating meats, especially when playing on the grill. Arguably not a Caribbean recipe, but the closer you look at the ingredients in the maridane you’ll understand why I shared this recipe. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need… 2 lbs chicken 2 lbs pork 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 /2 tablespoon veg oil […]

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law has appointed Panamanian-born Prof. Gregorio Mayers, Esq., to its Board of Visitors. CUNY Law said on Nov. 7 that Mayers, a tenured professor of Law and Government at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers College (MEC), has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney, strategic consultant, federal mediator, and tenured professor. “Professor Mayers brings a wealth of expertise in criminal law, […]

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne praised the quick work of police in apprehending Alexta Francis, who was held in connection with the murder of independent legislator Asot Michael recently, saying they “must be commended for this quick apprehension of this individual, and we want to thank those in the public space who have provided the intelligence that led to the arrest of this individual.” Francis appeared in a […]

Hollywood is claiming bragging rights from pre-holiday entreatments to families across the nation.  In fact, the production team deserves additional praise for presenting Oscar-worthy performances to global audiences for the debuts of “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2.” Both are slated for IMAX showcases, and the mega tech productions offer pre-Thanksgiving Day and pre-Christmas weekend boosts to make profitable gains for the Leap year. Already predicted to break box office records, the […]