For Imani-Ligon Chambers, a 21-year-old Black American college student from Manhattan, managing her frizzy, curly hair has always been a challenge — made harder by her nut allergies, which rule out common hair oils like coconut and almond. That’s why she relies on products made with shea butter, a longtime staple in Black hair care. “Hair products containing shea butter are the only ray of hope for my frizzy curly […]
Prime Minister Andrew Holness was sworn in for a third consecutive term on Tuesday after his Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) won general elections held in the northern Caribbean island on Sept. 3. Delivering remarks after, Holness 53 made it clear that he has no plans to hand over to a new leader during this term, noting that a number of development goals still need to be achieved. In winning at […]
Lady Da Flame is closing out the summer with fire, unveiling her brand-new single “I Know What It Is,” a bold and vibrant fusion of Doo Wop nostalgia and reggae soul. According to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey, of Acclaim PR, “I Know What It Is” comes on the heels of Lady Da Flame’s standout success with “Second Time,” the heartfelt answer to Khago’s hit “2 Times,” which earned Lady […]
After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attempts to use New York courts to enforce Texas's abortion bans, New York Attorney General Letitia James says she is intervening to bar this move. James said on Monday, Sept. 8, that the Texas attorney general is suing a New York county clerk after his office was blocked from filing papers to collect a $113,000 judgment against a New York doctor who provided "safe, […]
Pop music lovers are excited to learn that Karyn White has been named the celebrity grand marshal of the 56th annual African American Day Parade. The hitmaker, who topped the charts singing "Superwoman" in the '90s, will join Dr. Tony Allen, WABC TV anchor Sandra Bookman, Medgar Evers College president Dr. Patricia Ramsey, and Grambling State University president Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr. for a live stream broadcast of the annual […]
The US is ramping up preparations for its alleged war on narcotics smuggling and other forms of organized crimes in the South Caribbean, holding high level talks with both Guyanese and Trinidadian government officials this week. The talks on Monday between newly reelected Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Deputy Assistant Secretary of War Joseph M. Humire came hours after Defense Assistant Secretary Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had met with sailors […]
Assembly Member Monique Chandler Wartman, and Ernest Skinner, a representative of Caribbean American United on Aug. 30, endorsed Democratic candidate for Mayor of the City of New York, Zohran Mamdani during a tour of Church Avenue in Little Caribbean. Chandler-Waterman facilitated the meet and greet with small business owners of Nanni Health Foods Veggie Restaurant, SR. Mango House, The Hills, and Cultchanonstop, who expressed their concerns with Mamdani, a member […]
A Musical Appreciation Awards hosted on Sept. 14 at the Water Falls Lounge at 4703 Church Ave. in Brooklyn, was a heartfelt tribute to stalwart Guyanese artists of jazz melodies whose versatility and skills were also showcased at a Cornel Veira and Friends Jazz session. Lady Ira Lewis, an acclaimed clarinet player, who has stirred the pot of music by promoting the talents of her equal, felt it fitting to […]
In a bizarre rant on social media earlier this week, a Trinidadian cabinet minister warned neighboring Venezuela that India would come to the rescue of the twin island republic if it ever attacks the country, arguing that New Delhi would “nuke” Venezuela if it dares to be aggressive against his homeland because many Indians live there. Premising his argument that India would defend Trinidad because of its large Indo population, […]
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