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Jamaican-born Pauline Thomas is giving thanks to God as she celebrates 18 years of being breast cancer-free. "I give thanks to God for keeping me in good health, and for the support of good friends and family," said Thomas, a Canarsie, Brooklyn resident, on Tuesday, Sept. 7. "As we celebrate the survivors, let us not forget those who have fallen to the disease," she added. "Let us light a candle […]

As Grenada's government considers the Trump administration's request to set up a military radar base on the island to monitor nearby Venezuela, calls for authorities and islanders to reject the move and allow Grenada to avoid an impending war are beginning to emerge. Leading the charge for the Dickon Mitchell administration to politely say no to the base at the Maurice Bishop International Airport comes from no less influential regional […]

The Eric Adams administration said on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that the City of New York — as part of a coalition of 74 localities from around the nation — has filed a new amicus brief supporting Oregon’s ongoing case against Trump’s “unlawful deployment” of the National Guard in Portland. In the brief, the coalition urges the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm a district court ruling […]

A Caribbean classic made with green mango, curry powder, and spices for a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet dish perfect with roti or as a side. Incredible Curry Mango is one of those timeless Caribbean dishes that takes something simple—green mango—and transforms it into something unforgettable. Not to be confused with mango talkari (takari) or mango anchar (achar), this recipe relies heavily on curry powder for its distinct flavor. The […]

I always feel that September, not Jan. 1, is when the new year really begins. That is when our great team of teachers, principals, and support staff across all five boroughs welcomes our children back after the summer, and for the next 180 school days, it’s all hands on deck as we serve our nearly 1 million students. I know how much school matters and have personally experienced some of […]

Donna C. Kirton, the daughter of Panamanian immigrants, has described her breast cancer journey as "surreal. Kirton, a former New York City and New York State public servant who retired in May 2023 after 30 years of service, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Sept. 7, that she prides herself on the fact that her paternal great-grandfather, Barbadian-born Robert Issac Kirton, assisted in the construction of the Panama Canal. She also […]

For Brooklyn entrepreneur Kadeisha Placide, running Classic Beauty Studio is more than a business; it continues a family legacy rooted in sacrifice, resilience, and love for community. Her father, Damian Placide, a master barber, immigrated from Trinidad to New York in 1996, chasing the promise of the American dream. A decade later, he opened his own barbershop, Classic Barbers NYC, in Canarsie, a dream built on hard work and faith. […]

Responding to a slew of international media reports, Grenada's government Thursday said it was considering an American request to establish radar facilities at the island's main airport, dampening speculation that it was permitting Washington to use the country as a base for military purposes. A government statement said the US has asked authorities to temporarily establish radar equipment, but it gave no details as to why the request was made. […]

Ailey II, the acclaimed second company to the Harlem-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is inspiring audiences on a 39-city world tour now through April 11, 2026. Performances span from Kingston, Jamaica, to Miami, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland. Ailey II said on Monday, Oct. 7, that the 2025-2026 repertory features four compelling world premieres by emerging and established choreographers, including former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II member […]