Month: May 2025

Since being sworn in as Secretary of State in late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made himself available to meet with nations in the US’s geographic axis, discussing a range of issues including energy security and controversial allegations from Washington that the region is helping Cuba traffic medical professionals by directly paying the Cuban government instead of the doctors and nurses themselves among others. Last month, he flew […]

One of the things that has always made me proud of being part of CUNY is its extraordinary poetic legacy, which goes back decades and includes many poet laureates. And now, I am especially moved to see our latest poetry prodigy, Stephanie Pacheco, a young student whose work has already been recognized on a national level, put her CUNY experience into verse. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of […]

In their fourth appearance at the prestigious Penn Relays Carnival at the Franklin Field Stadium at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, the St. Vincent Grammar School continues to perform impressively. The all-boys school, considered among the top secondary schools in the multi-island state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, made the International Finals in the 4x100m for the second successive year. It competed against top high school athletes from […]

As the first primary election approaches on June 24, 2025, in New York City, voters will soon determine the nominees for several key city offices, including mayor, comptroller, public advocate, and city council seats. Caribbean Life newspaper spoke with Jamell N.A. Henderson, one of the candidates vying for a city council position. “Change begins with one —therefore, it shall begin with me,” said Henderson in his interview with Caribbean Life. […]

Trinidad & Tobago politically run by women for first time Monday’s general election in Trinidad has yielded up some interesting situations with women now holding the three most important political positions in the federation with Tobago like never before. Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s victory over Stuart Young of the now opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) now means that she will become prime minister for the second time since 2010, while veteran PNM […]

After months of anticipation and around-the-clock work, Sandz NYC has officially reopened its doors, this time under the visionary leadership of serial entrepreneur Rondel Boodram. With a fusion of upscale dining, rich Caribbean culture, and a personal touch that only comes from true community roots, the revamped Sandz is poised to redefine nightlife and fine dining in Queens. “I've been working since I was 13,” Boodram shared during an exclusive […]