Month: April 2025

During his visit to Jamaica last week, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, declared that the United States wants to assist more in fighting crime in Jamaica. He made this announcement during a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. In his enhancement to the commitment, Rubio stated, “What we are talking  about here when we talk about America’s assistance is America helping Jamaica build […]

When Chef Odean Smith first arrived in North America 15 years ago, he carried with him his Jamaican heritage and a vision to revolutionize Caribbean cuisine. Today, as the owner of Chef O’Smith Concepts, which includes O’s Cook Shop and O’Smith Concepts Kosher Catering, Smith has established himself as a trailblazer in the Caribbean and kosher culinary markets. Born and raised in Jamaica, Smith spent four years in Toronto, Canada, […]

West Indies Women have been boosted by the return of veteran all-rounder Stafanie Taylor for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan. Taylor, who sustained a leg injury during the Women's T20 World Cup last October, has been named in a 15-member squad that will compete in the tournament from April 9 to 19. She has played 160 ODIs and scored seven centuries and 41 half-centuries at an […]

Jamaican '90s dancehall dancer Bruck Up, whose real name is George Adams, says Beyoncé's 2022 hit song, "Move," featuring the vocals of iconic Jamaican singer, songwriter, model, and actress Grace Jones and Nigerian singer Tems, was done in Jamaican patois.  "Queen Bee, Tems and Grace are heard on the chorus singing, 'Brukup, it's Brukup, it's Brukup (Brukup)/Humble, like we pon the come up,'" Bruck Up told Caribbean Life on Monday. […]

The Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA) says it is celebrating a special cinematic showcase honoring the trailblazing work of Martinican filmmaker Euzhan Palcy this Friday, April 4 at Metrograph Theater in New York City. MTA said on Friday that the event, titled “Director Fits x Metrograph: Euzhan Palcy X2,” features back-to-back screenings of two of Palcy’s most beloved films: Her 1992 Caribbean musical “Siméon” and her landmark 1989 anti-apartheid drama “A […]

Zechariah Waldron-Carrington (pronounced like Zachariah) is a senior at St. Francis Preparatory School (SFP) in Brooklyn. His dad is from Guyana, and his mom is from Trinidad and Tobago. His grandmother was the first person in his family to travel to the U.S. from Trinidad & Tobago, specifically Boston, MA. According to him, she came because his great-grandmother wanted her to have better opportunities. People may be surprised that Waldron-Carrington […]

Maria Campos, an accounting major at Lehman College, is working full-time this semester in a paid internship at Ernst & Young. Like other internships at major companies, it’s critical work experience and a career builder. She is not only being paid but also earning nine credits toward her degree. Maria is a participant in an internship program launched in the fall by Lehman’s School of Business to help students gain […]

Michel Chataigne's March 16, 2025, opening reception was a highly anticipated exhibition at the Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX). It was nothing short of spectacular. The event began a month-long celebration of Haitian culture, fashion, and beauty, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the life and artistry of one of the Caribbean's most influential designers. Held at Haiti Cultural Exchange's gallery in Brooklyn, the reception drew a diverse crowd eager to experience […]