Month: October 2025

Guyanese officials say they will seek the death penalty for an alleged Venezuelan criminal gang member if he is found guilty of planting a bomb at a petrol station on Sunday that killed a schoolgirl and injured four people. Police captured Daniel Alexander Ramirez Peodomo at a coastal village on Tuesday, two days after they said that CCTV footage had placed him at a city Mobil Petrol station with a […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James provided guidance to New Yorkers on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to support relief efforts in response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and across the Caribbean islands. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) warns New Yorkers to be cautious of sham charities that attempt to take advantage of their concern. It encourages everyone to ensure they are donating to legitimate charitable […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn, which was presented on Oct. 29, received the Lawrence M. Orton Award for leadership in City and regional planning from the American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM). Reynoso accepted the award at APA-NYM's Annual Chapter Conference at the NYU Kimmel Center in Manhattan. "I am deeply grateful to the American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM) for honoring Brooklyn's […]

Jamaican-born Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Dr. Dawn Marie Silvera has extolled what she describes as the “sacred call of nursing”, upholding that nursing is “more than a profession.” “It is a ministry,” said Dr. Silvera, a FNP at Westchester Community Health Center in Mount Vernon in suburban New York City, in delivering the featured address at the 28th Annual Vernese Weeks Scholarship Luncheon of the Bronx-Manhattan-Westchester (BMW) Chapter of the […]

The Story Behind My Ultimate Trinbago Seafood Callaloo Callaloo is one of those iconic dishes that tells the story of Trinidad and Tobago in every spoonful. Growing up, the version my mom made was all about the fresh ocean crabs we’d get from the market. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the variations—some families add salted pigtails, smoked turkey, or crayfish, and every pot tells a different story. […]

Roadblock Radio, one of the leading voices in Caribbean broadcasting in New York and New Jersey, has expanded to WZMX 93.7 FM-HD3 in Hartford, Connecticut. This will bring its dynamic mix of reggae, dancehall, Soca, and Kompa to new listeners across the state. Kacy "G City" Rankine, the Jamaican-born founder and CEO of Roadblock Radio, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Oct. 27, that the expansion marks "a major step forward […]

As the United States faces a critical shortage of skilled trade workers, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is stepping up to meet the challenge. Brighter Opportunities Through Trade (BOTT) Foundation has launched a free workforce development program designed to equip East New York residents with hands-on training for careers in welding, construction, and other high-demand trades. The initiative, announced at BOTT’s “Brooklyn Built” event on Sept. 27, brought together local industry leaders, […]

As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the United Nations said on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that its agencies continue to mobilize supplies to support affected communities. One senior UN official on the island said that government-led preparations have been nothing short of "extraordinary." It was unclear the extent of the damage to Jamaica, with wind speeds estimated to be up to 185 mph. Prime Minister […]

As New Yorkers head to the polls on Nov. 4 to choose a new mayor, voters will also be casting ballots for several City Council candidates, including Caribbean legislators. Brooklyn Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, seeking re-election, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Oct. 27, that she is "proud to be running for re-election to continue delivering real results for the people of the 46th District. "As a nurse, small business owner, […]