Month: June 2025

West Indies captain/skipper Hayley Matthews has risen to a career-best second place in the ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings following a magnificent performance against England recently. Matthews, who was awarded Player of the Series, dominated the three-match contest with 177 runs, scoring an unbeaten century in the opening game at Canterbury in England. Her escapade propelled her past India's Smriti Mandhana and Australia's Tahlia McGrath, reclaiming the No. 2 position […]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrated the achievements of exceptional women across the region's tourism landscape during its second annual Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards on Monday, June 1, the opening night of Caribbean Week in New York. An initiative of CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper, the elegant, invitation-only dinner was held at The Westin New York at Times Square under the theme "Elegance and Excellence." With background entertainment by […]

In the wake of efforts by several Caribbean Community nations to banish colonial-era statues and symbols from public view, authorities in St. Vincent and The Grenadines say the time has come to take similar action. Minister of Finance Camillo Anthony Gonsalves used the opportunity of a recent speech at an African Liberation Day ceremony in the city to wonder why successive governments have not taken any steps to change the […]

Fear is weighing on our city’s young people. The Trump administration has authorized ICE agents to enter schools and other previously protected spaces, creating new anxiety for immigrant families. Attacks on identity and self-expression are also threatening LGBTQ youth’s safety and fundamental rights. Schools—where young people are supposed to be able to seek safety, stability, and support—are instead exacerbating stress levels in an already stressed-out generation. The result? Young people are being traumatized twice […]

“The Juneteenth Alphabet” by Andrea Underwood Petifer, illustrated by Ana Latese c.2025 Duopress / Sourcebooks                                $14.99                                40 pages   Your parents both hate being late. It’s never bad to be where you’re supposed to be: on time, ready, and eager for whatever’s next. At a party, your church service, or lunch at Grandma’s house, it’s always best to arrive at the start with a smile. Being prompt is just […]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says top Caribbean artistes are gearing up to bring the rhythm of the Caribbean to Times Square this week when the CTO hosts its first Caribbean Cultural Showcase. CTO said on Friday, May 30, that Dominica's headliners include Asa Bantan, the dynamic Bouyon music ambassador; Marie-Claire Giraud, the internationally acclaimed jazz and opera singer; and the US-based Know Your Culture Dance group. Two top St. […]

Billboard chart-topping recording artist Tina, formerly HoodCelebrityy, has joined forces with Ghanaian dancehall-Afrobeats superstar Stonebwoy for her bold and liberating new single, "Peace of Mind." Produced by Kofi Black and distributed by KSR, the track officially dropped worldwide on May 16, along with a "powerful, visually stunning music video shot on location in Ghana," Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of New York-based Destine Media, told Caribbean Life on Monday, […]

Firebrand singjay Queen Ifrica was all smiles recently as she received a striking portrait of herself captured by award-winning Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based photographer Marlon “Ajamu” Myrie. The picture, taken at Rebel Salute 2022 in St. Ann, Jamaica, is part of the VP Records Cultural Center’s permanent collection in Jamaica, Queens. The portrait was formally presented to Queen Ifrica during a “Meet & Greet” event at the VP Records Cultural Center for […]

Rivaldo Moonsamy and captain Marques Ackerman both struck half-centuries as South Africa 'A' completed a series-winning six-wicket victory over West Indies 'A' in the third and final 50-over match at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia. Moonsamy was just six runs short of his century, while Ackerman made 71. South Africa easily got past the home side's total of 253 in 47.3 overs, finishing on 258 for […]