Month: October 2025

The United Methodist Men (UMM) at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn on Sunday, Sept. 21, celebrated what they described as a very successful "Men's Day" during the church's Worship Service. "It was a well thought-out, executed, and inspired Worship Service," FSUMC Pastor, the Rev. Roger Jackson, told Caribbean Life afterwards. "I am looking forward to seeing the continued growth and participation of the men in all areas […]

Guyana's President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, fresh from a resounding victory for a second term in office, was greeted warmly at a meet-and-greet on Sept. 23 on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The Head-of-State delegation, which included First Lady Arya Ali, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, and Minister of […]

A taste of the Caribbean meets Asian-inspired dishes at CZEN Restaurant, a Brooklyn eatery serving a unique menu for nearly six years. Owner Al and his partners, who are of Jamaican, Haitian, and Barbadian descent, opened the restaurant to bring neighborhood-style flavors and a vibrant atmosphere to the Brooklyn neighbourhood. “Seasoned actually stands for Caribbean Zen,” Netfa Ricketts said. “We wanted to blend our roots and create something that reflected […]

As a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Jeremiah Lambert-Norfleet is a fierce debater on just about any topic. But after participating in a new program we introduced to improve communication across the CUNY system, Jeremiah concluded that maybe he’s a little too fierce at times. “Before the training, my instinct was to say, ‘Oh, you disagree with me? I’m going to prove you wrong with hardcore facts […]

Dominica's world champion triple jumper, 31-year-old Thea LaFond, secured one of the most influential international track and field positions as she was elected to the World Athletics Athletes' Commission. The election results were announced during the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. LaFond earned 1,293 votes to secure one of the six available seats on the Commission for the 2025-2029 term. Her appointment highlights the high regard and respect she commands […]

West Indies were defeated once again, this time against minnows Nepal, by a humiliating 19-runs in their opening T201 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to propel them to a 1-0 lead in the three-match Unity Cup series. Jason Holder and Navin Bidaisee shared seven wickets between them to limit Nepal to 148 for 8 from 20 overs, after being sent in to bat. In their run chase, Bidaisee was the […]

iHeartRadio announced on Friday, Sept. 26, that global dancehall icon Sean Paul will perform at this year’s Jingle Ball on Dec.  14 in Boston.  The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, presented by Capital One, is an annual holiday music tradition featuring the biggest names in music performing in major cities across the country, Ronnie Tomlinson, a Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life. “This special performance comes just ahead of the […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, Sept. 30, called out President Donald Trump and US Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS) Kristi Noem following $187 million in cuts to critical counterterrorism funding in New York, which directly impacts the safety and security of New Yorkers. The cuts reduced New York’s allocation by 86 % to $30 million. Hochul warned that these unprecedented cuts will directly impact public safety agencies throughout the […]

After midnight on Tuesday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer blamed President Trump and Republicans for the federal government shutdown. "After months of making life harder and more expensive, Donald Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of the American people," said Jeffries and Schumer, both New York legislators. "Democrats remain ready to […]