Month: August 2025

Reggae star Tarrus Riley is back with a soulful yet light-hearted new single, “You + Me = Good Life.” Produced by Kareem “Remus” Burrell for XTM.Nation, the track is “a sweet reminder that the simple things—love, joy, good company—are what truly make life beautiful,” according to Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson.  Built on a foundation of legacy, Tomlinson told Caribbean Life that the song samples the classic 1994 hit […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) director Miles Bascombe believes it is too early to judge West Indies head coach Daren Sammy based on the regional side's performance in only one Test series. The West Indies were beaten 3-0 by Australia in Sammy’s first series in charge of the Test team in July. They were dismantled for a paltry 27 in the second innings of the third Test match—the second lowest score […]

Jamaica's Kishane Thompson stormed past reigning champion Noah Lyles to claim victory in the men's 100-meter event at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland. Thompson blazed to victory in a meet-record-equalling 9.87 seconds. The American superstar Lyles settled for second in 9.90, with compatriot Kenny Bednarek taking third in a time of 9.96. "It felt alright. My job is to get the job done," said Thompson. Lyles, despite the loss, […]

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have passed on the reins of captaincy to one of the world’s leading players, Nicholas Pooran, for the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament.  Pooran, at 29 years old, takes over the leadership from the previous captain, Kieron Pollard, who has been leading the team since 2019 and guided them to their most recent and record fourth title victory in 2020. In accepting the […]

Registered Nurse Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, a St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands-born professor and chairperson emerita of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and professor at Meharry Medical College, says that the “power of nursing must be apparent” in these times. “We have challenges we must deal with, and the power of nurses must be apparent,” said Dr. Georges, a Bronx resident and a leader in academic nursing, health […]

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) says it has officially launched its new advertising campaign featuring legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, who was recently appointed Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador. In celebration of Jamaica’s Independence Day, JTB said on Thursday, Aug. 7, that the campaign debuted with a 30-second video spot that is now airing across digital platforms.  In the spot, JTB said the world-renowned sprinter reflects on how his upbringing in Jamaica […]

West Indies ended a 34-year One-Day International (ODI) series drought over Pakistan by claiming a magnificent 202-run victory, and a 2-1 series win at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. Brilliant performances from man of the match Shai Hope on 120 not out, and player of the series and fast bowler Jayden Seales who bagged 6/18, delivered a long-awaited victory for the West Indies and breathed a sigh of relief […]

The heat in New Haven, Connecticut is about to be turned up to the max, with a sizzling summer day party slated for the Long Wharf waterfront at the 4th Annual Leo’s vs Virgos – Flavors of Lemonade Edition on Sunday, Aug. 24. Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, the New York-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Monday that Teejay, Charly Black, and Gabbidon have been confirmed for the event, […]

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced Sept. 3 as the date for the general elections in Jamaica, as his ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. Holness, 53, addressing a rally, told supporters he had informed the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen of the decision. "Our stewardship must be reviewed by you, the people," Holness said. "My fellow Jamaicans, you now know the time, […]