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Dancehall deejay Beenie Man and soca sensation Patrice Roberts are the first from a multi-genre lineup to kick off the five-borough summer music cooler Rise Up NYC. The pair is slated to headline a free concert at Wingate Park on July 19. Fans of the Jamaican reggae stylist and Trinidad and Tobago soca sensation are already geared to exude Caribbean pride from 6 p.m. when the gates swing open to […]

Barbados As she demitted office as CARICOM Chair, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley issued a cryptic warning about a looming threat. She cautioned that it could undermine the independence and sovereignty of member states and pose a significant challenge to regional freedom. Mottley began by stressing the urgent need for greater unity within CARICOM, "It is my view that in the absence of an international rules-based order, and we are […]

As a little fella on the islands, this was a favorite snack of mine during primary school days. Trinidad Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie is a sweet-spicy-tangy condiment that was sold in small bags alongside mango chow and aloo pie outside Harmony Hall Presbyterian School. This homemade version brings back those childhood memories, blended with a tangy tamarind, garlic, scotch bonnet, and culantro simmered to balance sweet, spicy, and […]

Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) on Thursday, Jul. 10, officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural showcase. The festival, scheduled for Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, will be held at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, the Dominican capital. Its theme is “Global Echoes of the Nature […]

Phillip Blumberg, chairman of mega American company Blumberg Grain & Logistics, announced on July 9 that Guyana will be the company's central regional hub for food insecurity and agriculture development in South America and expressed confidence in President Irfaan Ali's vision for farming in the Republic. The historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blumberg in the boardroom of the Ministry of Agriculture in the presence of the […]

Caribbean Community leaders who just ended a three-day summit in Jamaica say they are alarmed at the deteriorating situation in Gaza, calling it an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe as they demand an end to all forms of violence. The leaders issued a special statement on the conflict involving Palestine and Israel, noting that" urgent calls (for an unconditional ceasefire) "have largely gone unheeded, leading to a crisis of unparalleled proportions. Relentless […]

Some Haitian-American legislators in Brooklyn have described as "fake news" a video widely circulating on social media purportedly showing Haitian nationals fighting back against attempts by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in seeking their deportation. President Donald J. Trump had made deportation of Haitians and other immigrants the centerpiece of his election campaign and has made mass deportation the central issue in his executive orders. Caribbean […]

The best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families. Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford these high costs, resulting in many leaving the five boroughs. Parents deserve better, and our administration is delivering for them. Last week, we announced an […]

Nneka Nurse's passion for Caribbean food and culture sparked a movement to preserve and promote the region's culinary heritage and fight against cultural appropriation. What began as a simple Instagram page, Best Dressed Plate, has evolved into a dynamic platform championing Caribbean chefs, documenting traditional recipes, and educating the public on the rich diversity beyond the "street food" stereotype often associated with the cuisine. Nurse, whose heritage spans Jamaica, Trinidad, […]