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Haitian-American GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Godwin Louis explores the universality and joy of sacred music in his sophomore release, “Psalms and Proverbs.” The first single, “Showers of Blessings/Kplolanyuiade,” has dropped and is now available at: https://orcd.co/godwinlouis_showersofblessings. The full album was released internationally by Blue Room Music on Aug. 23. Louis, who was born in Harlem to Haitian immigrants, draws on religious musical traditions around the world, including his Haitian roots. Haiti is […]

Christopher Ellis, the renowned singer, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Alton Ellis, OD, has just released his latest single, “Miss You.” “This heartfelt song is a loving tribute to his father, famously known as the Godfather of Rocksteady, whose timeless music continues to inspire and shape the Jamaican music scene,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born, Brooklyn resident entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life. Tomlinson, the chief executive officer of […]

Barbados all-rounder and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Women’s Captain Deandra Dottin has been named in a 15-woman West Indies squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty/20 World Cup, which will now be played in the United Arab Emirates from Oct. 3-20. Dottin, 33, currently holds the record for the fastest century in women’s T20 internationals. She recently confirmed her desire to return to the Windies setup after having […]

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The strategy promoted to help reduce gang violence in several CARICOM states, including Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Lucia, was rarely employed to do so, according to a recent report from the United Nations (UN). The release stated that despite the advocating for a public health response, and although several Caribbean country governments had simultaneously stepped up their “tough-on-crime” measures of enacting states of emergency, promulgating anti-gang legislation, […]

Stating that reparatory justice is an intergenerational struggle for Caribbean countries, Chairman of the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Reparations Commission (CRC) Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles has called for the continued fight for reparatory justice from European colonial powers. “So, yes, you have to keep the movement going,” said Prof. Sir Hilary, who is also vice-chancellor and chairman of the Board of Trustees the University of the West Indies (UWI), in responding […]

We are entering a season of change, and it’s time for housing to change as well. New York is in the middle of a generations-long housing crisis that continues to worsen. There is a lack of affordable housing and a lack of appetite to build more, while the older stock of affordable housing deteriorates. New York City has declared a housing emergency for more than 50 years. Grandparents have lived […]

An upcoming film festival will showcase some of the best independent filmmakers, writers and directors from the Caribbean diaspora.   Hosted by Conch Shell Productions, a Queens-based nonprofit aimed at amplifying the voices of Caribbean filmmakers, the third annual Conch Shell International Film Festival will run from Thursday, Oct. 10, to Sunday, Oct. 13. Live screenings will take place at the Regal UA Midway Cinema in Forest Hills, located at 108-22 […]