Month: March 2025

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella policy and advocacy organization representing more than 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups throughout New York, has warned that the Trump administration’s Executive Order on national registration will force Caribbean and other immigrants into the shadow. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that most individuals over 14 years old living in the United States without immigration status will […]

Virat Kohli became the fastest batter and third man to reach 14,000 runs in One-day International cricket before hitting a record-extending 51st century in the ODI format. Kohli hit an unbeaten century as India won against Pakistan by six wickets, putting them on the brink of reaching the Champions Trophy semifinals. Pakistan reached 241 after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, with Saud Shakeel scoring 62, and Muhammad […]

As long-time small business operators in the heart of Chelsea, we’ve seen our neighborhood evolve. We’ve weathered storms, celebrated successes, and always felt a strong connection to the community that supports us. That’s why we’re deeply concerned about the proposed casino development in the Western Rail Yards, and we’re compelled to speak out about the potential damage it poses to the livelihoods of local entrepreneurs, their employees, and the character […]

Lendl Simmons and Dwayne Smith blasted half-centuries to lead the West Indies Masters to an impressive seven-wicket win against Australia Masters in the International Masters League (IML) at the DY Patil Sports Stadium. Simmons struck 94 off 44 balls, including 8 sixes and 6 fours, while Smith belted 51 off 29 balls, which included 10 fours and 1 six, as the WI Masters chased down Australia's total of 216 for […]

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to underserved communities, has released a new short documentary that showcases community awareness through summer parades. “The five-minute video captures the energy and dedication of Gotham Health staff, who brought health care awareness to thousands by participating in several prominent parades across New York City,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health. It said these […]

West Indies head coach Daren Julius Garvey Sammy and athletes Julien Alfred and Levern Donaline Spencer have been presented with St. Lucia's second-highest award, the St. Lucia Cross, as part of the country's Independence Day honors. Sammy, 41, was awarded for his distinguished service in the fields of sports (cricket) and youth development, while 23-year-old Alfred and 40-year-old Spencer were awarded for their distinguished service in the fields of sports […]

GRAMMY-winning artist Trombone Shorty (born Troy Andrews) will tour with Tank & the Bangas. The second annual Shorty Gras Tour will start on March 6 in Burlington, VT.  Andrews got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his brass band; and by his teenage years, Andrews was hired by Lenny Kravitz […]

Jean Joseph, the Dominican-born president of the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club, has described as "a great success" the second annual celebration of Black History Month on Friday evening in the auditorium of P.S. 276, the Louis Marshall School, on East 83rd St. in Canarsie, Brooklyn. "Like the first event, it was a great success," Joseph, a certified public accountant, told Caribbean Life. "This time, the focus was on the children […]

Caribbean Community foreign ministers say they are expecting a meeting with a so far high-level but unnamed member of the Trump administration to discuss recent official threats to revoke the visas of Caribbean government officials in countries that host Cuban medical professionals. Concerned that this new policy could affect nearly every CARICOM member state, the ministers met virtually over the weekend to discuss the issue, following up on the leaders' […]