West Indies Champions bowed out of the World Championship of Legends on a losing note after suffering a five-wicket defeat to India Champions England on Tuesday. Needing a win to qualify for the semifinals, Kieron Pollard struck an unbeaten 74 from 43 balls and Dwayne Smith scored 20, but the other batsmen reached double digits as they were restricted to 144 for 9 from their 20 overs after being sent […]
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has wholeheartedly welcomed the recent proposal put forward by the Bureau of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMS) on Cricket. In a statement issued on Thursday, CARICOM and the PMSC called for sweeping reforms in West Indies cricket, while expressing deep concern over the sport's current state and demanding immediate action from CWL. They voiced alarm over the sport's decline, particularly in […]
When I came into office, affordable housing was at the top of my agenda, and I didn’t need any studies or polls to tell me why. New Yorkers were telling me every day, every chance they got. I heard it at the store, on the street, and in the subway; I heard it from young adults and seniors; I heard it from the Bronx to Staten Island. For me, this […]
African drumbeats, a libation ritual to pay tribute to the ancestors, and a moving choreography depicting elements of slavery were some of the highlights at a pulsating Emancipation Day observance on July 31. The Consulate General of Guyana to New York hosted the Freedom Day event in the Edison O. Jackson auditorium of Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. Consul General Michael E. Brotherson, during his remarks to a colorfully dressed […]
Yvette Rennie, the Trinidadian-born president of J’ouvert City International, Inc. (JCI), organizer of Caribbean J’ouvert in Brooklyn, says the launch of the Caribbean cultural event on Saturday, Aug. 2, on Maple Street in Brooklyn, was “a big success.” “The community came out to give support for the J’ouvert,” Rennie told Caribbean Life. “All of the homeowners on the block were in sync with us, and they enjoyed the culture and […]
Growing up in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, one of my favourite memories was heading down to Mucurapo Street for a quick Chinese lunch before catching a Kung Fu movie with my dad and brother. Back then, the dish was usually a chicken stir-fry served family-style, full of bold oyster sauce flavours that soaked up perfectly with sticky rice. Over the years living in Canada, I’ve given that dish a […]
Antigua and Barbuda The regional airline LIAT (2020) has rebranded itself, introducing a fresh logo and visual identity inspired by the vibrancy, diversity, and unity of the Caribbean. The Antigua-based LIAT (2020) Limited said that "Liat Air" is now its new commercial name and brand identity, marking " a major milestone in our transformation journey and reaffirming our renewed commitment to regional connectivity and operational excellence." "While our legal and […]
Marsha Massiah, the Trinidadian-born founder and executive director of the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF), says BCLF will host “Root & Remedy: Prescriptions for an Uncertain World” during its Sept. 5-7, 2025 festival. Massiah told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, July 29, that the opening event, in partnership with MoCADA, will take place on Friday, Sept. 5, at MoCADA, 10 Lafayette Ave., Downtown Brooklyn. She also said the festival’s remaining program […]
When I came into office, affordable housing was at the top of my agenda, and I didn’t need any studies or polls to tell me why. New Yorkers were telling me every day, every chance they got. I heard it at the store, on the street, and in the subway; I heard it from young adults and seniors; I heard it from the Bronx to Staten Island. For me, this […]
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