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“Resist! How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America” by Rita Omokha c.2024, St. Martin’s Press                                           $29.00                                 352 pages   Historically, when decisions were needed, the answer has often been “no.” No, certain people don’t get the same education as others. No, there is no such thing as equality. No, voting can be denied, and no, the laws are different depending on the color of one’s skin. And […]

Antigua and Barbuda The Antigua-based airline, LIAT20, began a scheduled service to Trinidad recently and touched down at Piarco International Airport in Trinidad with 15 passengers on board from Antigua.  This marks the start of a five-times-a-week commercial service with the airline linking Trinidad to Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, and Antigua and Barbuda.  Speaking at the route launch, T&T Minister of Tourism, Culture and the […]

Jamaican-born Bronx businessman Walford Stewart, chief executive officer of Brand GOFAAH, has announced plans to honor three prominent Jamaican coaches, including Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) National Youth Technical Director Wendell Downswell. Downswell will be honored at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) World Cup event (Yard vs. Foreign), scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the iconic STETHS grounds in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Other honorees include Clive "Lazza" Ledgister, […]

A mere five years after the first barrel of light crude was lifted from the seabed, Guyana has now been ranked as the third largest per capita oil producer globally and is on course to double its current daily average of about 650,000 barrels in about five years, officials said this week. Celebrating five years since actual production started in December 2019, American oil giant ExxonMobil said the country’s sweet, […]

After a very hectic and productive year, members of the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club Monday evening got much-need relaxation and fun, as they unwound at the club’s annual Holiday Party at Nick’s Lobster on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. As they celebrated the season, members were graced with the presence of Sen. Kevin Parker, representative for the 21st Senate District in Brooklyn. “It’s a great gathering of friends and community to […]

Admittedly, I’m not a fan of Turkey, as it can be bland. Yes, the Jerk Turkey I shared is a fan fave, and so is in my home, so there are exceptions. I created this recipe for days when we want something different for dinner, but I don’t see the need for roasting an entire turkey. By the way, the leftovers make excellent turkey sandwiches. You’ll Need… 1 tablespoon salt […]

Grenadian-born educator Dr. Ansha Clement, a STEM learning specialist, mother, and author, has won The Internation Impact Book Award for Best STEM Education from a Phoenix, AZ company that carries that name. Dr. Clement, who resides in Baldwin in Nassau County, Long Island, told Caribbean Life on Monday that the award is "an incredible honor and validation of the work I'm so passionate about. "Personally, it reinforces my belief in […]

It is the last week before Christmas, and Guyanese who traditionally wait until Christmas Eve to decorate their homes, do last-minute shopping, cook national dishes, and prepare for the week leading up to the festive season, feel nostalgic, reminiscing about growing up with cultural norms in the homeland. For this reporter, it was a joyous occasion. From a very young age, a family friend, whom my siblings, cousins, and neighbors […]

On Friday, first Responders Lions Club partnered with the NYPD 63rd Precinct in Brooklyn, Stalwarts Youth, and the Department of Corrections to bring holiday cheer to area children.  “This year was a unique collaboration since First Responders LC had never partnered with the Department of Corrections K-9 unit,” Guyanese-born Brooklyn resident Dimple Willabus, president of First Responders Lions Club, told Caribbean Life. “The goal was to engage the children while […]