Month: August 2025

Ingredient Guide Callaloo (or young spinach or amaranth): Tender leafy green that becomes silky when cooked. Shrimp: Quick-cooking seafood that brings subtle sweetness and protein. Garlic and Onion (or scallion whites): Base aromatics that build flavor and fragrance. Scallions and Thyme: Fresh herbs that brighten the dish. Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Infuses mild heat and fruity pepper flavor (remove before serving). Tomato (optional): Adds tang and a pop of color. […]

The Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives & Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C) will host its Annual Youth Pan Fest next Saturday, Aug. 23, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Yolanda Lezama-Clark, the Trinidadian-born daughter of the late Carlos Lezama, after whom the center is named, told Caribbean Life on Wednesday, Aug. 13, that the festival will take place outside the landmark home of the late Caribbean-American U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisolm and Lezama, the pioneer […]

Stunned by the fact that the Trump administration has carried through with threats to revoke American entry visas for Caribbean officials linked to the Cuban medical brigade program, Grenada's government, on Friday, said it has yet to receive formal notifications about visa revocations. A government statement indicated that foreign ministry officials are engaging the State Department regarding Wednesday's announcement that an unspecified number of Grenadian officials and their families have […]

On July 21, Dan Habib and his 25-year-old son, Samuel Habib, virtually celebrated the premiere of the new film they co-directed, "The Ride Ahead," by having a conversation with Tony Award-winning actor and cast member Ali Stroker, in honor of Disability Pride Month. Samuel Habib has a rare genetic disorder, which causes him to have cerebral palsy (CP), epilepsy, and speech challenges, which is why he uses a communication device. […]

Acclaimed visual artist and creator of the global Protect Yo Heart movement, UncuttArt, unveiled his powerful new solo exhibition: The Forgotten MasterPeace. The Art of Mastering Peace, at the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem, is running until Sept. 31, 2025. Curator Anderson Pilgrim told Caribbean Life that "this immersive show invites viewers to pause and reconnect with the sacred act of inner stillness. Through layered visuals, symbolism, and intention, UncuttArt […]

Rum lovers, mark your calendars! The 6th Annual Brooklyn Rum Festival is back and bigger than ever on Aug. 16, offering an immersive journey into the vibrant world of rum culture. This year’s festival is more than just a tasting event; it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and community. Taking place at BK Loft 26, the celebration will deliver an indoor & outdoor experience packed with education, entertainment, and elevated […]

United States buyers are heading to the Caribbean not only for a seasonal and enjoyable vacation but also to purchase properties. Americans' purchase of properties on some islands has increased significantly. While making these purchases, the benefit of what comes with the purchase is notable: obtaining a second passport from the island nation. Five Caribbean nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia — […]

A new initiative aimed at improving youth mental health in Trinidad and Tobago, was recently launched with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the College of Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT), and the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH) – a New York Based nonprofit founded by the late tennis legend and humanitarian, Arthur Ashe. According to the AAIUH, the agreement, […]

In what appears to be the first set of visa cancellations for Caribbean government officials linked to the Cuban medical brigade program, the US State Department says it has cancelled the entry visas of an unidentified number of Grenadian officials and family members. This move has stunned government officials in the Eastern Caribbean tourism-dependent nation. More than five months after Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to upend the payment […]