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“The Juneteenth Alphabet” by Andrea Underwood Petifer, illustrated by Ana Latese c.2025 Duopress / Sourcebooks                                $14.99                                40 pages   Your parents both hate being late. It’s never bad to be where you’re supposed to be: on time, ready, and eager for whatever’s next. At a party, your church service, or lunch at Grandma’s house, it’s always best to arrive at the start with a smile. Being prompt is just […]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says top Caribbean artistes are gearing up to bring the rhythm of the Caribbean to Times Square this week when the CTO hosts its first Caribbean Cultural Showcase. CTO said on Friday, May 30, that Dominica's headliners include Asa Bantan, the dynamic Bouyon music ambassador; Marie-Claire Giraud, the internationally acclaimed jazz and opera singer; and the US-based Know Your Culture Dance group. Two top St. […]

Billboard chart-topping recording artist Tina, formerly HoodCelebrityy, has joined forces with Ghanaian dancehall-Afrobeats superstar Stonebwoy for her bold and liberating new single, "Peace of Mind." Produced by Kofi Black and distributed by KSR, the track officially dropped worldwide on May 16, along with a "powerful, visually stunning music video shot on location in Ghana," Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of New York-based Destine Media, told Caribbean Life on Monday, […]

Firebrand singjay Queen Ifrica was all smiles recently as she received a striking portrait of herself captured by award-winning Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based photographer Marlon “Ajamu” Myrie. The picture, taken at Rebel Salute 2022 in St. Ann, Jamaica, is part of the VP Records Cultural Center’s permanent collection in Jamaica, Queens. The portrait was formally presented to Queen Ifrica during a “Meet & Greet” event at the VP Records Cultural Center for […]

Rivaldo Moonsamy and captain Marques Ackerman both struck half-centuries as South Africa 'A' completed a series-winning six-wicket victory over West Indies 'A' in the third and final 50-over match at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia. Moonsamy was just six runs short of his century, while Ackerman made 71. South Africa easily got past the home side's total of 253 in 47.3 overs, finishing on 258 for […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings with a dominant eight-wicket victory to qualify for their first Indian Premier League final since 2016. Phil Salt's unbeaten 56 off 27 balls, including 6 fours and 3e sixes, powered Bengaluru to 106-2 in just 10 overs, handing Kings their biggest-ever defeat in IPL playoff history. Virat Kohli scored a run-a-ball 12 before he was dismissed in the fourth over. Rajat Patidar (15 not […]

Fresh off the heels of a United Kingdom tour, Lady Da Flame still has "Time" on her hand, dropping "Second Time," a perfect answer to Khago's smash "2 Time." "Already blazing across social media, 'Second Time' from Lady Da Flame seamlessly responds to Khago's buzzin' '2 Time,' which hails from the '2 Times' riddim," Flair Lindsey, Caribbean entertainment publicist of Acclaim PR, told Caribbean Life on Friday.  "Top-notch vocal delivery […]

England defeated the West Indies by 238 runs in the opening match of the One-Day International at Edgbaston. The comprehensive victory snapped a seven-match losing streak in the format and handed new captain Harry Brook a dream start to his full-time leadership tenure. Sent into bat, England scored a massive total of 400-8, their highest-ever ODI total at home against the West Indies, thanks to Jacob Bethell, who scored 82 […]

Hayley Matthews' heroic efforts could not stop West Indies Women from being defeated by 17 runs in the third and final T20I against England at the Essex County Cricket Ground in England. The 27-year-old all-rounder bagged three wickets as England Women were restricted to 144 for 5 from their 20 overs after being sent into bat. Matthews then returned with the bat to score 71 runs but got little assistance […]