Month: May 2025

At first glance, Sheree is all light — a radiant presence with a contagious energy and a voice that weaves through genres like sunlight on Caribbean waves. But behind the confident stage name is Ayana Sheree Cedant-Colville, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from East Flatbush, Brooklyn, whose journey to self-discovery and artistic freedom is stitched with struggle, culture, and an unshakable spirit. Born to a Jamaican father and a Bahamian mother with […]

The Chinese government has hit back at Secretary of State Marco Rubio for suggesting to Caribbean leaders that they should be careful with the trade and economic companies they keep, as he recently took a broad swipe at China's growing influence in the region. During a meeting with leaders of the Eastern Caribbean and The Bahamas in Washington last week, Rubio had urged the group to "make responsible, transparent decisions […]

On Monday, the State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Central Brooklyn) requiring banks or other lienholders of an abandoned home to correct dangerous conditions that threaten local health and safety. If the conditions are not repaired within a set timeframe, the bill authorizes Housing Preservation Development (HPD) or other housing departments to seize the property. "New York City faces a housing crisis, and we need to ensure […]

T&T Legions created history by capturing the inaugural West Indies Breakout League title with a 17-run win over the Leeward Islands Thunder at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. In a thrilling finale, T&T posted 181 for 5 in their 20 overs after being sent in to bat. The visitors then made an energetic effort to reach their target, but fell just short, finishing on 164 for nine at […]

Wanly Florexile's path to filmmaking was not paved with privilege or access. Born in Haiti and raised in Brooklyn, the independent director, actor, and screenwriter has taken the long road through life's many twists, including law enforcement and real estate stints before landing where he feels most at home: behind the camera. His latest film, "Joseph," is a character-driven thriller that explores faith, moral ambiguity, and identity in the Haitian-American […]

Brooklyn-based Jammins Events confirmed on Tuesday, May 13, that Beenie Mman, Chris Martin, Kevin Lyttle, and Louie Culture will headline a high-energy show at UBS Arena in Queens on Saturday, May 24, during the Memorial Weekend. Dancehall hitmaker Beenie Man is set to triumphantly return to New York City for his first performance in 13 years. Promoter George Crooks promises "an unforgettable night of dancehall energy, legendary hits, and surprise […]

Less than two weeks before Venezuela votes for governors and deputies in 24 municipalities, neighboring Guyana has placed its military on standby ahead of plans by the Maduro administration to electorally also include voting for Guyana’s western Essequibo region that Venezuela has long claimed as its own. The Venezuelan electoral council said locals will vote for a governor and eight deputies in the May 25 elections. However, Guyanese authorities say […]

“The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America” by Mark Whitaker c.2025, Simon & Schuster                                          $30.99                                     448 pages   Who will remember you in 50 years? A handful of friends – at least those still around – might recall you. Your offspring, grandkids, and greats, maybe people who stumble upon your tombstone. Think about it: who will remember you in 2075? And then read “The […]

Bodegas are on every corner of New York City, there for us at all hours, and the bodegueros who service them become our family. So, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit our city, our bodegas were a lifeline to our local communities. We relied on them for toilet paper, snacks, diapers, and a sense of community at a time of extreme uncertainty. And while New York City has seen declines in major […]