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Noting that over 15 million people of known Caribbean heritage reside in the US, with over 4 million in the New York Metropolitan area, Trinidad and Tobago Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles-Robinson on Saturday, July 12, waded into the value of remittances to the region’s sustainability. “The Caribbean region values your remittances to families and worthy causes,” said Beckles-Robinson in delivering the keynote address at the New York-based Caribbean Diaspora United, […]

Given the region’s vulnerability to hurricanes and other natural disasters, the New York-based Caribbean Diaspora United, Inc. (CDU), under the leadership of former Grenada Ambassador to the United Nations Eugene M. Pursoo, launched its Caribbean Diaspora Permanent Natural Disaster Fund on Saturday, July 12. The launch occurred at CDU’s Second Annual Community Unity Breakfast at the exquisite Russo’s on the Bay on Crossway Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens. “The Caribbean […]

Barbadian-American Min. Ian J. Wharton, a Certified Lay Speaker at Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church (VPUMC) in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, says humankind was born "on purpose, with purpose, and for purpose." "You are not a mistake. You are not a backup plan. You are not an afterthought in the Kingdom of God," said Min. Wharton, preaching on the topic, "Prepared for Purpose", during Youth Sunday Worship, on June. 22, at […]

On Tuesday, the head of the umbrella West Indies Cricket Board called for an emergency meeting of stakeholders hours after the regional team humiliated itself and fans worldwide by being bowled out for only 27 runs in the last test of the three-test matches against Australia in Jamaica. Vincentian Kishore Shallow said "sleepless nights are ahead" following Monday's decimation at the Sabina Park by a ruthless Australian bowling attack as […]

Hayley Matthews and Afy Fletcher from the West Indies Women's Cricket team, along with South African opener Tazmin Brits, have been nominated for the June ICC Women's Player of the Month award. Matthews and Fletcher's nominations came after impressive performances in their recently concluded series against South Africa. Matthews played a crucial role in leading the West Indies Women to a 2-1 T201 series win over South Africa last month, […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is leading the effort to establish La Federación de Criquet de las Américas (FECA) to promote cricket in North, Central, and South America. FECA will serve as a collaborative platform to oversee the growth of cricket in the Americas, with CWI playing a prominent role as the sole ICC Full Member in the region. The initiative follows an official visit by CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow […]

Last weekend, at the official opening of the 49th regular CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall in Jamaica, Caribbean leaders unanimously decided that the region needs to be safeguarded against crime. Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica announced during his address to the leaders that regional security should be a matter of concern and urgency for CARICOM. He expressed his dissatisfaction with […]

Another unimpressive batting performance from the West Indies as they were bowled out for just 143 in their first innings on the second day of the third Test against Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The West Indies did well with the ball on day one as they bowled out Australia for 225 after the visitors decided to bat first. However, resuming from their overnight score of 16 for […]

Memoirs by various Black authors c.2025 Multiple publishers                              $28.00 - $34.00                          Various page counts   Sometimes, you don’t want to know any more. You’ve had it with bad news, up to your eyebrows, and no more. So maybe it’s time for some good news. Perhaps it’s time for some memoirs, biographies, and the goodness you’ll find inside these great books… What goes better with a warm summer evening than […]