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Any lingering hopes that Jamaicans had that the island would soon become a republic like some of its Caribbean neighbors have been sorely dashed with the governing Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) saying a key referendum vote to change the constitution will not be held alongside general elections scheduled for later this year. Minister of Legal Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte said that there is no chance that a referendum can be […]

  Virat Kohli made a tremendous start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Tournament with a 30-ball half century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the opening match of the series at Eden Gardens. Kohli secured Bengaluru's run chase of 177-3 in 16.2 overs with an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls which gave his team a winning start to the lucrative […]

For over four decades, Arts Connection has been a beacon of arts education in New York City, ensuring that public school youth have access to quality arts programming. At the helm of this mission is Rachel Watts, the executive director of Arts Connection, whose personal journey with the arts has shaped her commitment to the organization’s work.  Founded 45 years ago, Arts Connection emerged in response to widespread budget cuts […]

For over four decades, Arts Connection has been a beacon of arts education in New York City, ensuring that public school youth have access to quality arts programming. At the helm of this mission is Rachel Watts, the executive director of Arts Connection, whose personal journey with the arts has shaped her commitment to the organization’s work.  Founded 45 years ago, Arts Connection emerged in response to widespread budget cuts […]

A normally conservative regional umbrella organization has told US trade authorities that any surcharge on Caribbean port calls by ships built in China could be devastating for regional trade. Grenadian Patrick Antoine, president of the Private Sector Organization (CPSO) of CARICOM has asked the US Trade Representative for time to present the region’s case against plans by the Trump administration to hurt Chinese shipbuilders by imposing a $1 million fee […]

Caribbean immigration advocates and lawmakers on Monday rallied in Albany for an investment of $165 million in the State budget for immigration legal services and infrastructure. The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), partners, legal service providers, immigrant New Yorkers and allies rallied at the New York State Capitol in support of the Access to Representation Act (ARA, S141/A270) and the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense Act (BUILD Act, A2689/S4538) for […]

During a recent press briefing, Mayor Eric Adams announced that $5.5 million will be invested to expand free swim lessons to nearly 18,000 students. "The initiative will build a safer, more affordable city for NYC families," said Mayor Adams. "People don't realize the role of play in the mental development of a child. Play is not just something that you do because you're bored. No, play is how they learn […]

The three contenders for the “King of the Dancehall” title – Yellowman, Beenieman and Vybz Kartel – are scheduled to perform in New York City this spring. Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, the self-proclaimed “World Boss”, is set to perform at Reggae Fest, slated for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday, April 11. A second show was added on Saturday, April 12 due to demand. This is Kartel's first live […]