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Leah Clark Brisard, an executive member of the Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C), says that the center will on Saturday host its free 12th annual youth pan festival competition, honoring late stalwarts in the community. Clark Brisard, who is a registered nurse by training, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that the event will take place on St. John’s Place, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues, in Crown […]

Cricket Wicket Indies (CWI) recently announced that chief executive officer Johnny Grave will step down from his role at the end of October this year. Grave served as CEO for CWI for the past seven years,  . President Dr Kishore Shallow said Grave had made a “lasting impact” on cricket in the region. “Johnny’s efforts, particularly through challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as successfully hosting three […]

Last week as Jamaicans and others in multiple nations marked the birthdate of Jamaica’s first National Hero, Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, son of the legendary leader, Dr. Julius Garvey participated in an event to honor his late father, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation. Dr. Garvey during his visit to the island, used the opportunity to encourage the Kingston’s local government representatives to uphold the standards of service, […]

Bouyon Festival 2024 is set to make an explosive debut on Aug. 25 at Amadeus Nightclub, 79-15 Albion Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373, promising a music experience like no other. This highly anticipated festival will electrify the city with a dazzling showcase of Bouyon music, legendary artists, and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. Bouyon, a unique blend of traditional Caribbean rhythms and contemporary beats from Dominica, is the heart and […]

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National sprinter Michelle-Lee Ahye is the most recent athlete to receive funding through the Government’s Elite Athlete Assistance Program (EAAP). T&T’s acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport and Community Development, David Roberts presented a cheque for TT$187,500 (US$27.67) to Ahye on Aug. 15. A post on the ministry’s Facebook page said, “This funding, awarded under the EAAP and aligned with the National Sport Policy, is designed to help […]

Bahamas Attorney General Ryan Pinder says the Bahamas government has formally submitted a legal brief to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) addressing positions filed by various countries regarding climate change. The ICJ is the principal judiciary of the United Nations (UN) and the only international court that hears disputes between nations. It was established in 1945 by the UN Charter and is located at the Peace Palace in The […]