Jamaican dancehall legend Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Price, on Aug. 28, copped the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 3rd Annual Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) at Kings Theatre on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. “This means a lot to me,” Bounty Killer told the sell-out audience after receiving the award. “I just want to say thanks to the Caribbean Music Awards for honoring me. There are even more out […]
A Classic Caribbean Vegetable Dish with a Modern Twist Jamaican Callaloo (amaranth ) with Baby Spinach is one of those recipes that always feels like home. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, we called it Chorai Bhagi, and it was a staple on the table. In Jamaica, callaloo has its own distinct identity, often cooked down with saltfish; however, this version celebrates the leafy greens themselves. I’ve been growing callaloo in […]
For Imani-Ligon Chambers, a 21-year-old Black American college student from Manhattan, managing her frizzy, curly hair has always been a challenge — made harder by her nut allergies, which rule out common hair oils like coconut and almond. That’s why she relies on products made with shea butter, a longtime staple in Black hair care. “Hair products containing shea butter are the only ray of hope for my frizzy curly […]
Prime Minister Andrew Holness was sworn in for a third consecutive term on Tuesday after his Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) won general elections held in the northern Caribbean island on Sept. 3. Delivering remarks after, Holness 53 made it clear that he has no plans to hand over to a new leader during this term, noting that a number of development goals still need to be achieved. In winning at […]
Lady Da Flame is closing out the summer with fire, unveiling her brand-new single “I Know What It Is,” a bold and vibrant fusion of Doo Wop nostalgia and reggae soul. According to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey, of Acclaim PR, “I Know What It Is” comes on the heels of Lady Da Flame’s standout success with “Second Time,” the heartfelt answer to Khago’s hit “2 Times,” which earned Lady […]
After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attempts to use New York courts to enforce Texas's abortion bans, New York Attorney General Letitia James says she is intervening to bar this move. James said on Monday, Sept. 8, that the Texas attorney general is suing a New York county clerk after his office was blocked from filing papers to collect a $113,000 judgment against a New York doctor who provided "safe, […]
Pop music lovers are excited to learn that Karyn White has been named the celebrity grand marshal of the 56th annual African American Day Parade. The hitmaker, who topped the charts singing "Superwoman" in the '90s, will join Dr. Tony Allen, WABC TV anchor Sandra Bookman, Medgar Evers College president Dr. Patricia Ramsey, and Grambling State University president Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr. for a live stream broadcast of the annual […]
The US is ramping up preparations for its alleged war on narcotics smuggling and other forms of organized crimes in the South Caribbean, holding high level talks with both Guyanese and Trinidadian government officials this week. The talks on Monday between newly reelected Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Deputy Assistant Secretary of War Joseph M. Humire came hours after Defense Assistant Secretary Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had met with sailors […]
Assembly Member Monique Chandler Wartman, and Ernest Skinner, a representative of Caribbean American United on Aug. 30, endorsed Democratic candidate for Mayor of the City of New York, Zohran Mamdani during a tour of Church Avenue in Little Caribbean. Chandler-Waterman facilitated the meet and greet with small business owners of Nanni Health Foods Veggie Restaurant, SR. Mango House, The Hills, and Cultchanonstop, who expressed their concerns with Mamdani, a member […]
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