Month: July 2025

Some Haitian-American legislators in Brooklyn have described as "fake news" a video widely circulating on social media purportedly showing Haitian nationals fighting back against attempts by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in seeking their deportation. President Donald J. Trump had made deportation of Haitians and other immigrants the centerpiece of his election campaign and has made mass deportation the central issue in his executive orders. Caribbean […]

The best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families. Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford these high costs, resulting in many leaving the five boroughs. Parents deserve better, and our administration is delivering for them. Last week, we announced an […]

Nneka Nurse's passion for Caribbean food and culture sparked a movement to preserve and promote the region's culinary heritage and fight against cultural appropriation. What began as a simple Instagram page, Best Dressed Plate, has evolved into a dynamic platform championing Caribbean chefs, documenting traditional recipes, and educating the public on the rich diversity beyond the "street food" stereotype often associated with the cuisine. Nurse, whose heritage spans Jamaica, Trinidad, […]

A leading Haitian-American legislator in New York on Friday, July 11, welcomed a federal district court ruling blocking President Donald J. Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship from becoming effective anywhere in the country. On Thursday, Judge Joseph LaPlante of the New Hampshire federal district court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the president's order and certifying a class action lawsuit that includes all affected children.  In his order, the judge […]

On a steamy hot day in Suriname, parliamentarians took less than an hour to elect by acclamation the republic's first female president following general elections in late May, as a new multi-party government takes power in the Caribbean Community nation. Medical doctor Jennifer Simons Geerlings, 71, was elected head of state by acclamation. Her six-party coalition, with 34 seats, had enough assembly votes to meet the required two-thirds majority to […]

Perennial Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson "King Ajamu" Mitchell has dropped "Blessed Love," hoping to positively impact listeners globally. "The song was written and released with the intent of getting a positive message to the people in the midst of an avalanche of negative songs dominating our airwaves at home and around the world," Ajamu told Caribbean Life exclusively over the weekend. "This record speaks of the importance of demonstrating […]

Jamaica-born, US-based Dr. Kerisa Harriott, affectionately known as the “Dancehall Dentist,” is a recognized leader in the US dental field. After a brief period in practicing general dentist, Dr. Harriott told Caribbean Life on Monday that she pursued her dream in becoming an orthodontist, completing her residency at Stony Brook University in Suffolk County, Long Island. Dr. Harriott said she made history by becoming the first African American to matriculate […]

As the US Senate voted to pass the Trump and Washington Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill,” Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, July 1, sounded the alarm about the potential devastating consequences of the Bill on New York hospitals, health systems and patients statewide. “These reckless cuts to Medicaid and the Essential Plan will significantly impact health care providers across the State, endangering the health and finances of many New Yorkers who […]

Kraigg Brathwaite recently earned his 100th Test cap in the second Test against Australia, joining a special group of West Indies players and becoming the tenth West Indian to reach this milestone. The nine other players in Windies' 100-Test club include Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Courtney Walsh, Brian Lara, Sir Vivian Richards, Desmond Haynes, Clive Lloyd, Gordon Greenidge, Chris Gayle, and Carl Hooper. Before the second Test against Australia, Brathwaite was presented […]