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State prosecutors in Trinidad are not only demanding stepped-up security for them and other staff but are also staying away from courts in Trinidad this week following the brutal New Year's Eve assassination of a special prosecutor hours after authorities had imposed a state of emergency measures to help curb an upsurge in violent crime. Attorney Randal Hector was gunned down just after leaving a late-night mass at a church […]

The indelible life of Walter Arlington Greene, an iconic son of Guyana soil, a life well lived, was celebrated after a moving going home service on Dec. 12, with family, friends, and colleagues in attendance at Unity Funeral Chapel in New York City. Greene, a well-known fashion aficionado who died at 74 on Dec. 2, was a model and stylist, Mr. Black New York 1978-79. He was honored with hymns […]

"Building the Worlds That Kill Us: Disease, Death, and Inequality in American History" by David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz c.2024. Columbia University Press                            $28.00                                     408 pages   Get lots of rest. That's always good advice when you're ailing. Don't overdo it. Don't try to be Superman or Supermom; rest and follow your doctor's orders. And if, as in the new book, "Building the Worlds That Kill Us" by David Rosner […]

A major row has erupted in the Caribbean Community nation of Suriname following last week's death of controversial former military strongman and president Desi Bouterse, with many challenging the state's explanation about his death, while the immediate family is berating authorities for treating them with utter disrespect in their time of grief. As his National Democratic Party (NDP) prepares to cremate him in the new month, authorities are being forced […]

Residents living abroad who are planning to buy or rent houses in Jamaica are asked to be cautious. Scammers are trying to exploit desperate home buyers by infiltrating the real estate market through Internet channels. This is according to the Director of the Real Estate Board of Real Estate Dealers and Developers, Claudia Allen.  "I think because people need houses urgently, they are not really doing their due diligence," Allen […]

The holiday spirit was alive and well in Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, thanks to the Help Us Help the World Foundation, led by businesswoman and president Keren Espinoza. On Saturday, Dec. 21, the foundation hosted its 8th annual "Make a Child's Wish Come True" toy giveaway, delighting hundreds of children and families with gifts and festive treats. Despite the cold and rainy weather, the event was a resounding success, […]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Dec. 26 announced that, on Jan. 9, 2025, noon, he will deliver his fourth mayoral State of the City Address at The Apollo in Harlem, where he will discuss his administration's achievements over the past three years, the current state of the city, and how the Adams administration will continue to make New York City even safer and more affordable for working-class families. […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 20 granted clemency to 22 individuals, including 21 pardons and one commutation. Hochul said this action “recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities.” After implementing procedural reforms to strengthen the clemency process, the governor has made a total of 94 grants of clemency during her time in office. “Upon taking office, I implemented a series of […]

The BMS Playhouse Theatre on Dec. 22 was transformed into a cultural haven as Brooklyn’s cultural organization Tropicalfete hosted its signature year-end event, “The Finale: A Cultural Gift for the Community.” “This vibrant celebration honored remarkable achievements, showcased artistic talent, and underscored the organization’s commitment to preserving Caribbean heritage and promoting cultural education,” St. Lucian-born Executive Director and Founder Alton Aimable told Caribbean Life. “The evening’s honorees exemplified excellence and […]