Month: August 2025

Terance Williams, of Team Abena, says the spirit of Jamaica was “alive and electric” on Saturday, Aug. 9, as acclaimed singer and cultural ambassador Abena Amory lit up the stage at Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.’s (JIFI) 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala at Terrace on the Park in Corona, Queens. Williams told Caribbean Life that the gala, “an elegant fusion of Caribbean pride, music, and community, was one of the highlights of […]

Daniel Clement, 22, officially joined the New York Police Department (NYPD), continuing a proud family tradition alongside his father, a deputy inspector, and his older brother, both dedicated members of the force. The youngest of three children, Clement said, growing up in an NYPD household shaped his path. “I would see my dad come home with all his gear and stories from the day,” he said during an interview with […]

A long-awaited demonstration against poverty aims directly at wealthy profiteers for a "March on Wall Street" slated for Aug. 28. Organized by the National Action Network (NAN), a massive anniversary protest is expected to kick off at 10 a.m. from the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. It will then slowly trek through the Financial District, ending at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. "It was on Aug. […]

“Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” by Robert F. Smith c.2025, HarperCollins Leadership $31.99, 240 pages Watch and learn. If you’ve ever had to do something thorny or tricky, something you’ve never done before, that’s how you get good at it: you watch a video online or see someone do it in person before trying it and putting your own spin on it. See one, do […]

Billboard-charting artist Tina, formerly known as HoodCelebrityy, is back and bolder than ever with her provocative new single, “Likkle MMM.” Released on Thursday, Jul. 31, the high-energy track, produced by Marvoni Beats — the Billboard-charting hitmaker behind some of dancehall and hip-hop’s most infectious rhythms — is “a fearless celebration of power, sensuality, and self-expression,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life. “’Likkle MMM’ is a bad […]

WIADCA — West Indian American Day Carnival Association — cares about our community and your safety. Join us in celebrating 58 years of New York Carnival by being safe, alert, following guidelines, and engaging together respectfully.   SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS — CARNIVAL IS FOR CULTURE, NOT CONFLICT  This Labor Day weekend, we’re coming together as one community — secure, accessible, focused, and empowered — to celebrate our heritage, music, food, and […]

In the midst of election season, veteran political consultant and communications strategist James Christopher has officially launched James Christopher Communications LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm designed to help mission-driven leaders, grow businesses, and provide a competitive edge for political campaigns and organizations across New York City, New York State and nationwide. “This election presents a pivotal turning point for New York, and the stakes couldn’t be higher,” […]

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) says the country is set to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most accessible island destinations over the next six months with expanded air service and seat capacity for the fall and winter months. JTB said on Friday, Aug. 15, that, from September 2025 through February 2026, seat capacity across the island’s three major airports is projected to grow by 4.4 percent, compared […]