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President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr. Kishore Shallow, has been selected as a candidate for the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) to contest the next general election in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Shallow, 40, will contest the North Leeward Constituency Division. Shallow holds a doctorate in business administration, specializing in finance, an MBA from the University of Wales Institute, and a Bachelor of Science in applied business […]

Just over four months since the Kenyan contingent of police officers landed in Haiti to help combat the gang violence that erupted in the capital, Port-au-Prince, the United States, Biden’s administration is exploring ways to recall for the reinstating of a UN peacekeeping force once again for the french speaking island. This request came in the aftermath of the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s brief visit to the Caribbean […]

As a young girl who was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, Mary-Ann Maloney wrote that she wanted to be a judge in one of her reading books. “I don’t know what prompted the thought, but the memory has always stayed with me,” Maloney told Caribbean Life over the weekend. Today, Maloney, 54, is living her childhood dream, running for Queens County Civil Court Judge in the General Elections on Nov. […]

The Secrets Lounge in Queens rolled out the red-carpet on Saturday, Sept.21 to welcome a collection of elegant authentic Indian attire at the 2nd Annual Desi Look Fashion Show against a colorful backdrop, designed lighting. The spacious 171-07 Jamaica Ave. venue was adorned with Indian floral garlands, and Indian music, that brought together partners Naya Andaaz Productions, Eugenia Ram, and fashion designer Nash Desire, for a night of dazzled elegance […]

She made it to the 800-meter final at the Paris Summer Olympics but did not medal. Still, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is nevertheless rolling out the red carpet for national treasure Shafiqua Maloney, who returned to the multi-island federation for the first time in eight years this week. Joining Dominica and Grenada, which respectively held massive public celebrations for their gold and bronze medal-winning Olympians in recent weeks, St. […]

Donna Prescott has lived in New York City for more than two decades. It may surprise many people that she is a mom to a 26-year-old. She is also tenacious. Another surprising thing: “Despite being an extrovert in social settings, I deeply cherish moments of solitude and silence. People may think I thrive on constant interaction, but I find my most profound clarity and strength when I’m alone, recharging in […]

Caribbean The University of the West Indies will award 13 honorary degrees to individuals across the region during its 2024 graduation ceremonies, which will take place between Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. In a release, UWI said this year’s recipients have had long and impactful careers in advocacy and activism, medicine, tourism, culture, sports, business, education, science, and the music industry. Sir Curtly Ambrose of Antigua and Barbuda will receive […]

f you’re a fan of salted pigtails to enhance your stews and soups as is common in the Caribbean, may I suggest you give smoked salted pigtails a chance. As I did in making the Breadfruit Simmered In Coconut Milk, having smoked pigtail pieces adds a unique dept of flavor. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need… 4 lbs salted pigtail 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 8 allspice berries 2 […]