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After months of anticipation and around-the-clock work, Sandz NYC has officially reopened its doors, this time under the visionary leadership of serial entrepreneur Rondel Boodram. With a fusion of upscale dining, rich Caribbean culture, and a personal touch that only comes from true community roots, the revamped Sandz is poised to redefine nightlife and fine dining in Queens. “I've been working since I was 13,” Boodram shared during an exclusive […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s attempt to strip hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants of their legal status under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. TPS is a humanitarian program that protects individuals from returning to countries that have been deemed unsafe due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary conditions that […]

Brooklyn-based reggae artist Minna LaFortune on Tuesday dropped her latest single, “Weekend Vibes,” a captivating fusion of Amapiano grooves and Caribbean soul. This track marks a dynamic evolution in LaFortune's musical journey, offering listeners an uplifting anthem that celebrates relaxation, joy and the universal love for weekend festivities.  “Weekend Vibes” seamlessly blends the rhythmic elements of Amapiano with LaFortune's signature reggae flair.  The song's infectious chorus—“Weekend Vibes, go with the […]

What was planned as a night of music and enjoyment at the Old Broom All White event at the Port Mourant Community Centre Ground in Guyana, turned into a moment of shared grief, as Jamaican dancehall artist Nigy Boy paused his performance to pay tribute to 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose tragic death days earlier had rocked the oil-rich Caribbean nation. Nigy Boy, who traveled to Guyana over the weekend for […]

With candles flickering in the evening breeze and voices rising in songs of hope and remembrance, hundreds gathered Monday night in Brooklyn to honor Adrianna Younge — the 11-year-old Guyanese schoolgirl whose tragic death has become a powerful symbol of grief, outrage, and a global demand for justice. Adrianna’s body was found last week in the swimming pool of the Double Day Hotel on Guyana’s west coast, shortly after she […]

Jamaican-American storyteller and distinguished media professional Sharon Gordon launched her first book, "Sherribaby. " Narrated as a thought-provoking and captivating work of fiction, it takes readers on an emotional journey of resilience, identity, and self-discovery while weaving together themes of love, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit. Gordon, a former Caribbean Life contributor, during a grand fanfare on April 24 at the elegant Island Seas Lounge on Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, […]

Denis Weekes, a native of Barbados and retired executive chef living in Brooklyn, has a few surprises up his sleeve: he's a certified scuba diver, a great swimmer, and once used spearfishing to pay his way through college. He credits his mother with having the greatest influence on his career path. “My cooking influence came from my mother and grandmother,” he said.  Despite growing up with limited means, Weekes said […]