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The Brooklyn-based West Indian-American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of Caribbean Carnival Week in New York, has announced the winners of this year’s carnival. Sherzel Production emerged as the top band in the large bands category. WIADCA also said that Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra (PESO) took the Panorama title among eight competing bands. Sherzell Production copped the Band of the Year title with its portrayal of “Kaleidoscope: Festival of Colors” […]

Colin Harris, a Guyanese-born musician with a multifaceted background, is redefining his career as a full-time artist after serving in the U.S. Air Force and working for the federal government for over two decades. Born and raised on the East Coast of Demerara, Harris immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1990s. His artist name, Colle Kharis, is a subtle play on his given name. Harris was drawn to music […]

On Sept.14, Dara Mormile hosted the 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk in Brooklyn to raise awareness for esophageal cancer (EC). This year, the event was dedicated to Michael Flores, who lost his life to EC earlier that same week. Along with Flores’ family, attendees included State Senator Roxanne Persaud and Assembly Member Jaime Williams. Something that may surprise people about Mormile is that she has drafted five romance novels she hopes […]

As the days are getting shorter and nights cooler, it’s a gentle reminder that winter is just around the corner. A time which this son of the Caribbean dreads! With this dish it’s my way of extending the summer by using the outdoor grill and eating alfresco before that’s no longer an option. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need… 1 cup olive oil (divided) 1/2 medium onion (diced) […]

“The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” by Debra Whitman, PhD c.2024, W.W. Norton                                                  $29.99                                           336 pages   You’ve got big plans. Resign from your current job and find work that makes your heart sing. Spend time with family and research your genealogy. That dream vacation is on your list, and you’re eyeing a new hobby that looks fun. There are so many […]

Bahamas The Bahamas government has welcomed the signing of a US$55 million agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development, which aims to further boost the socio-economic development of Eleuthera, one of the archipelago’s islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prime Minister Phillip Davis said the steady rise in air arrivals and international interest is about more than just visitors coming to enjoy the beauty of Eleuthera. Still, about all that […]

Noni Styles is the epitome of elegance and exquisite design concepts, thanks to Nigerian-born fabricator Nonye Anyadiegwu, whose cultural African roots and upbringing inspire her colorful collections. Noni, as she is fondly called, is a brilliant designer. Her Brooklyn boutique is adorned with one-of-a-kind pieces. She is putting on the final touches to a new line of women’s clothing, wedding gowns, and male garments for her upcoming 11th Annual Fashion […]

A federal judge in the Southern District Court of New York has ruled in favor of famous Guyanese singer Eddy Grant in a lawsuit against former US President Donald J. Trump for copyright infringement. After four years of litigation between Grant and Trump, Judge John G. Koeltl ruled on Friday that Trump was liable for infringing Grant’s rights by using Grant’s “Electric Avenue“ in an ad in his 2020 presidential […]