President Joe Biden announced an '11th hour' posthumous pardon of Jamaican and Pan-Africanist Marcus Mosiah Garvey after decades of efforts by Caribbean and American activists to clear the name. The announcement was hailed as a highly progressive move in Jamaica as hopes had been high that Democratic President Biden would have acquiesced and would have granted the pardon, easing decades of anger in large parts of the African American and […]
Pre-eminent Caribbean soca-calypso arranger Frankie McIntosh on Monday paid tribute to Vincentian calypsonian Fitzroy "Temple" Edwards of “Hold the Cock and Pullet” fame, who succumbed to cancer on Nov. 24. He was 73. “Temple was part of a New York-based group of Vincentian calypsonians, which emerged in the mid-1980s,” the Brooklyn-based, Vincentian-born McIntosh told Caribbean Life exclusively, disclosing that Walter Porter, Darwin David, Annice Caruth, and Dan Simon – all […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has expanded its team to include a first-ever Director of Muslim Affairs. Long Island resident Mohammad Awais officially started the role on Dec. 6, 2024. In this position, Awais will work with Muslim communities across New York, address their needs, and connect them with OAG’s various resources on civil rights, housing, workers’ rights, consumer protection, […]
From day one, our administration has been focused on one mission: making New York City safer and more affordable. Every day and everywhere, we are delivering on that mission for working-class New Yorkers and making New York City the best place to raise a family. We have driven crime down, seized 20,000 illegal guns, removed 80,000 ghost cars and other illegal vehicles off our streets, and shut down more than […]
Renowned reggae recording artist Jemere Morgan on Friday dropped his latest single, “Sweet Love,” a soulful track produced by the talented Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown. Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, told Caribbean Life that “Sweet Love” delves into “the profound emotions and cherishment one experiences in a special relationship. “With exceptional vocals that convey a dream-like love, Jemere Morgan's artistry shines through in ‘Sweet Love,’” said the Brooklyn-based Tomlinson, chief […]
Upon closer examination, you’ll see traits of a soup, a chunky stew, and even the most critical Grenadian must admit that this version is spectacular. Admittedly, a classic Grenadian Oil Down contains layers of textures and flavors that are somewhat steamed to avoid the soup-like texture you’ll see in this recipe. You’ll Need… 3 lbs salted pigtail (pre-boiled) 3 lbs chicken (legs & thigh) 1 1/2 tablespoon Caribbean Green Seasoning […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlet says the island’s tourism industry is poised to benefit from the inaugural One Love Festival (OLF) 2025, which will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Woodstock, Negril, Jamaica. Event conceptualizer and founder Yasus Afari told Caribbean Life on Tuesday: “We are looking to mobilize thousands of music lovers from the tri-state area and other parts of the USA for the OLF, which […]
Caribbean Airlines said on Monday that it had launched Caribbean Iere Mas (CIM), its first J'ouvert band, as part of its Caribbean Culture Program. "This initiative celebrates the vibrant identity of the Caribbean region while providing an unforgettable experience for employees, customers, and carnival enthusiasts alike," the Trinidad and Tobago-based airline said. "The CIM band promises an exciting, fun-filled, and safe J'ouvert road experience for masqueraders," it added. "This initiative […]
Less than two weeks after former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse was cremated, incumbent Vice-President Ronnie Brunswijk has run into trouble with judicial authorities after revealing that he had long known where the ex-military dictator was hiding after fleeing from justice for nearly a year. Brunswijk, leader of the largely Maroon-supported ABOP liberation party, dropped the political bombshell this week, laconically telling journalists that he was surprised that police and judicial […]
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