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New York Attorney General Letitia James has urgently called on the Trump administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Jamaicans in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica on Oct. 28, causing severe destruction, killing at least 45 people, and displacing thousands. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, James urges the administration to […]

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St.Vincent is making a formal request to the US to allow visa-free travel for citizens of the mainland and those in the Grenadines. Building up hopes that the Trump administration might soon grant the country’s request, Gonsalves says the federation has a widely respected passport, and islanders have no tradition of overstaying their status in countries that allow visa-free travel. He did not emphasize that […]

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater says it will raise the curtain on a new era under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack. The company will host a star-studded Opening Night Gala on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., kicking off the five-week holiday season. The company announced that the event will begin with a special performance at New York City Center at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner at 7:30 p.m. […]

When Ashley Marrero, founder and owner of Kente Cones, opened her first brick-and-mortar location in East New York on Juneteenth, she never imagined the shop would so quickly become what she now calls “a safe space for the community.” But the path to that moment began years before the storefront opened its doors. Kente Cones is an Afro-American–inspired ice cream shop that offers what Marrero describes as educational food experiences. […]

In what has become a rather normal show of solidarity and support for one another in times of need, a group of Caribbean Community leaders flew to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica this week and pledged additional financial and material support for the country in the coming weeks. Prime Minister Andrew Holness briefed President Irfaan Ali of Guyana, Prime Ministers Mia Mottley of Barbados, Gaston Browne of Antigua and Dickon Mitchell of Grenada […]

A Caribbean Twist on Thanksgiving Flavor With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was only fitting that I shared my Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey with you all. This recipe was born out of my dislike for traditional oven-roasted turkey, which I’ve always found to be bland. I wanted to honor North American holiday traditions while staying true to my Caribbean roots, and this turkey does exactly that. Using […]

After Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica and the Caribbean, reggae-gospel artist Lady Da Flame brings hope with her upcoming single, “Overcomer.” “Her music inspires strength, faith, and perseverance for communities facing the long path to recovery,” said Flair Lindsey, Caribbean Entertainment Publicist at Acclaim PR, to Caribbean Life on Nov. 4. “As families across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and other affected islands begin to rebuild, Lady Da Flame’s catalog serves as […]