Month: January 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that the city coordinated with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents and supported by other federal agencies, as well as the New York City Police Department (NYPD), “as authorized under law,” in a criminal operation in the city. “Early this morning — as it regularly does as part of a multi-agency task force — our city coordinated with the US Department […]

The Brooklyn community on Jan. 18 paid its last respects to “Honorary Guyanese” Dr. Marguerite Thompson, a prominent African American early childhood educator, community leader and artist, whose late husband, Dr. Thomas Thompson, was a Guyanese native. During her lifetime, family members said Dr. Marguerite Thompson was dedicated to helping and learning more about Guyana. She died “peacefully” on Dec. 20, 2024, at 94, relatives said. Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. […]

The highly-anticipated Best of The Best Music Fest is back for its 19th annual installment at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, with Buju Banton and Beres Hammond sharing the stage for the first time. “Over the years, the festival has consistently delivered the highest caliber of musical performances, showcasing renowned artists at the peak of their careers,” Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life. “This year's lineup promises […]

PeachFuzz Skin Studio, a trailblazing, sister-owned clinic dedicated to inclusive skincare and hair removal solutions, is expanding with a second location at Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream, Long Island.  The expansion came less than five years after the founders, Keisha Wagner-Gaymon, chief executive officer and nurse practitioner, and Kristin Wagner, chief operating officer, launched their flagship location in Brooklyn in June 2020.  PeachFuzz began as a laser hair removal studio […]

Ophlin Russell, whose stage name is Sister Nancy, says she is rearing to give dancehall fans in the tri-state area a musical treat of her "Mystery Dance" on June 14 at the Compound, 190-01 Linden Blvd., St Albans, Queens. Sister Nancy is currently in Toronto, Canada, to perform at the launch of her documentary, "Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story," on Jan. 31. The "Bam Bam" DJ said the event […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso recently announced that the first six organizations would receive funding from his Brooklyn Community Baby Shower Fund.  Launched in August 2024, Borough President Reynoso set aside $50,000 in discretionary funding to create the Fund and support community-led baby showers for Brooklyn's new and expecting parents. Nonprofits from around the borough applied to receive the funding – up to $5,000 in matching funds – for community […]

Bloomberg Philanthropies has made Montego Bay, Jamaica, the first Caribbean city to benefit from the Bloomberg Global Initiative, which spans over six continents and almost 100 cities. Jamaica will receive a boost to enhance its climate change resilience and youth empowerment program. This contribution is a double effort of J$16 million, following an initial investment of J$8 million. The initial $8 million investment funded several impactful projects across Montego Bay. […]

Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican's performances handed West Indies a nine-run, first-innings lead against Pakistan as 20 wickets fell on the opening day of the second Test at Multan Cricket Stadium. Motie scored 55 to lift his team from a precarious 54-8 to 163 all out. The left-arm spinner then bagged 3-49 to dismiss Pakistan for 154. His all-round performance over-shadowed Noman Ali's hat trick for Pakistan and 6-41 as […]

The MVP Track Club duo of Jamaicans Kishane Thompson and Tia Clayton, both won gold at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes in Kazakhstan recently. The 23-year-old, Olympic 100 metres silver medallist, Kishane Thompson was able to get his indoor season off to a winning start by capturing the 60 metres final in a time of 6.56 seconds at the opening World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of […]