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After over 15 years, dancehall's indomitable "Warlord," Bounty Killer, returned to Brooklyn last month rocking Barclays Center to its core. According to Jamaican-born New York entertainment publicist Anthony "ER Guru" Turner, the center was "packed to the rafters" as fans witnessed what many are calling one of the deejay's most electrifying performances ever. "It was a historic moment in time for a culture that had long missed its beloved hero," […]

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club President Jean Joseph was sworn in for a fourth one-year term on Tuesday, July 22, during an elaborate Installation and Award Ceremony at Community Board 18 on Bergen Avenue in Canarsie, Brooklyn.  "I feel both immense gratitude and a renewed sense of responsibility to stand before you again, re-elected as president of the Canarsie Lions Club," Dominican-born Joseph, a certified public accountant, told the ceremony after […]

Braata Productions, an OBIE Award-winning, New York-based nonprofit organization committed to giving Caribbean and Caribbean-American artistes a platform through which to showcase their work and talents, will, next Saturday, Aug. 9, host Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival at St. Albans Park (Archie Spigner Park) in Queens. Presented in association with Sen. Leroy Comrie and Council Member Nantasha Williams, the festival, which will be held from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., promises […]

GRAMMY-winning artist and founding member of Morgan Heritage, Mojo Morgan, has released his anthemic new single "Dreams," announcing his long-awaited EP "Jamaica Love" for Aug. 29. Jamaican entertainment publicist Samantha LaPare told Caribbean Life on Monday, July 28, that Mojo's "genre-blending single 'Dreams' is a song for every hustler, every survivor, and soul who refuses to settle. "Motivational, soulful and uplifting, it's a declaration that your dreams are valid, no […]

Access-A-Ride Paratransit, MTA’s service for seniors and people with disabilities, is breaking ridership and performance records, and with Disability Pride Month just getting started, there’s no better time to spotlight its success. Throughout the spring, Paratransit averaged 41,000 scheduled trips every weekday, which is not only more riders than the entire bus systems in Cincinnati or Detroit or Charlotte, it’s also 140% of our pre-COVID base. Nowhere else in the […]

Several West Indies cricketers have suited up in the world's most expensive cricket jerseys of all time as they took to the field in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament in England. The West Indies Champions, which boast legends such as Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard, will wear the jerseys, which are embellished with real 18k gold and available in 30g, 20g, and 10g editions, during the […]

In a night of drama and excitement, the Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a masterclass performance to defeat defending champions Rangpur Riders by 32 runs and win the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) title on home soil recently. A roaring crowd at the Providence Stadium saw their heroes to victory as the Warriors posted a massive 196-4 before dismantling the Riders for 164 in the final over. Veteran skipper Imran […]

Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies Women's team and T20 World Cup winner, has been officially appointed an ambassador for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Describing her as a "trailblazer on and off the pitch," the CPL said Matthews will play a pivotal role in its mission to grow the game among girls and women, while leading initiatives around health and wellness across the region. In a CPL release, […]

The CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket has strongly called for comprehensive reforms in West Indies cricket. Deep concerns were expressed over the sport's current state, demanding immediate action from Cricket West Indies (CWI). The statement comes after a recent virtual meeting of the CARICOM Bureau, which was chaired by Jamaica's Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, alongside outgoing chair Mia Mottley of Barbados and incoming Chair Dr. Terrance Drew […]