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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 […]

Calabar Gallery and CAFA Art Fair partnered to present an art auction highlighting the work of emerging artists from the Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora internationally. The auction was held from Dec. 2 - 8. The online auction on  Calabar Gallery’s platform, showcased 24 - 30 artworks from the two spaces. The gallery represents underserved artists locally and globally: African, African American, and Caribbean artists. Its mission is to provide a […]

Authorities in the US northeast are clearly not the only ones concerned with drones operating illegally in the US as the civil aviation authority in Trinidad, Wednesday said the nation could have awakened to a major air disaster if a low flying drone had made actual contact with a commercial airline in local airspace on Dec. 8. Releasing details of the near miss, the authority said in a statement that […]

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, as the international community observed International Human Rights Day, the centenary celebration was also in place, marking the 100th birthday anniversary of Jamaica's late and former Prime Minister, Michael Norman Manley, born Dec. 10, 1924. A trailblazer for human rights and once a fearless advocate tackling critical issues to help make impactful positive changes in the lives of the poor, vulnerable, and underserved. Members of the […]

13 Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2024 Kwanzaa, the celebration of African American and Pan-African culture, heritage, and unity, kicks off on December 26th and runs through January 1st. It’s a time to come together, honor tradition, and embrace the seven principles that make this holiday so special: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. This year, New York City has several great […]

Several art lovers and budding artists took Saturday evening to participate in what has been described as a “Christmas Paint Soiree” at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn.  “The only cause that can pull most people out of their home on a very cold, dreary evening is either a medical emergency or something else of interest,” Jamaican Dianne Brown, chairperson of FSUMC’s Higher Education Scholarship Fund Committee, host […]

In the heart of Queens, a story of loss, resilience, and unwavering love unfolds inside Caribbean Cabana—a beloved restaurant, bar, and lounge that has stood firm for 17 years thanks to two extraordinary sisters. Pamela Ramsewack and Angela Singh, co-owners of the establishment, never planned to be restaurateurs. But life, in its unpredictable way, led them here. It began with a vision: Angela’s husband and three brothers started the restaurant, […]

In an era in which many young reggae artists lean towards dancehall for its mainstream appeal and commercial rewards, Bronx-based reggae artist Rudy Ru$h stands out as a true champion of roots and culture. "His dedication to reggae's foundational values has not only won him fans but also the admiration of legendary artists like Junior Reid," Haitian-American entertainment promoter Marie Driven told Caribbean Life on Tuesday. "Their recent collaboration on […]