Month: June 2025

Retiring recently after more than 40 years in public service and after the pain of his People's National Movement (PNM) party losing the April 28th general elections, former prime minister Keith Rowley is returning to his original profession - the study of volcanoes. Speaking at a weekend forum in his native Tobago, the smaller sister island of Trinidad, Rowley says he now has the time to go back to volcano […]

Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton and Mavado will link up on a groundbreaking music video, “You Remind Me,” which is set to appear on DJ Khaled’s forthcoming album, “Aalam of God.” Jamaican born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday, June 16, that the track, which is being touted as a monumental moment for dancehall, will begin shooting in Miami, Florida this week. […]

In the heart of Hollis, Queens, a sweet milestone has quietly taken root in New York City’s melting pot of culture and community pride: the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel franchise in the world. Romesha Deen, a Guyanese American who immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 3 and has spent most of her life in New York, officially opened the doors to her Cinnabon and Carvel storefront at […]

On Tuesday, June 18, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the New York State Regional Food Hub, a $45 million cold-storage facility that will transform food access across New York. Hochul said the first-of-its-kind 60,000-square-foot facility, operated by GrowNYC in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, will enable a 600 % increase in locally sourced food distribution—from approximately 3 million pounds to 20 million pounds annually by 2034—while […]

In devoting his sermon exclusively on fathers, the Rev. Roger Jackson, pastor of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC), at the corner of Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, on Sunday, June 18, Father’s Day, preached that when God’s divine presence is with fathers whose hearts are attuned and in sync with His will, the entire household will be protected. Using Gen. 35: 1-5, as the text, with the topic, “The Heart […]

New York is America’s biggest city and desperately needs the leadership of someone with the experience and competence to manage a complex organization. Plain and simple, New York City needs a leader who can get things done, who will improve our quality of life, and who will most effectively manage a multi-billion-dollar budget. The current Democratic primary has seen an influx of candidates vying to run this city, but only […]

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still the frontrunner in the June 24 Democratic primary to replace Mayor Eric Adams amid early voting and with Election Day fast approaching. Cuomo, who is seeking a political revival after stepping down in 2021 following nearly a dozen sexual misconduct allegations that he denies, has dominated the packed Democratic primary field since entering the race on March 1. But he is facing a serious […]

In a surprise and shocking announcement that has left the cricketing world in disbelief, West Indies star T20 batsman Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket. What was described as a difficult decision, the 29-year-old, Trinidad and Tobago-born batter shared the news in a heartfelt statement. "After much thought and reflection, I've decided to announce my retirement from international cricket. "This game we love has given and will continue […]