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As a little fella on the islands, this was a favorite snack of mine during primary school days. Trinidad Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie is a sweet-spicy-tangy condiment that was sold in small bags alongside mango chow and aloo pie outside Harmony Hall Presbyterian School. This homemade version brings back those childhood memories, blended with a tangy tamarind, garlic, scotch bonnet, and culantro simmered to balance sweet, spicy, and […]

Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) on Thursday, Jul. 10, officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural showcase. The festival, scheduled for Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, will be held at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, the Dominican capital. Its theme is “Global Echoes of the Nature […]

Phillip Blumberg, chairman of mega American company Blumberg Grain & Logistics, announced on July 9 that Guyana will be the company's central regional hub for food insecurity and agriculture development in South America and expressed confidence in President Irfaan Ali's vision for farming in the Republic. The historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blumberg in the boardroom of the Ministry of Agriculture in the presence of the […]

Caribbean Community leaders who just ended a three-day summit in Jamaica say they are alarmed at the deteriorating situation in Gaza, calling it an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe as they demand an end to all forms of violence. The leaders issued a special statement on the conflict involving Palestine and Israel, noting that" urgent calls (for an unconditional ceasefire) "have largely gone unheeded, leading to a crisis of unparalleled proportions. Relentless […]

Some Haitian-American legislators in Brooklyn have described as "fake news" a video widely circulating on social media purportedly showing Haitian nationals fighting back against attempts by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in seeking their deportation. President Donald J. Trump had made deportation of Haitians and other immigrants the centerpiece of his election campaign and has made mass deportation the central issue in his executive orders. Caribbean […]

The best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families. Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford these high costs, resulting in many leaving the five boroughs. Parents deserve better, and our administration is delivering for them. Last week, we announced an […]

Nneka Nurse's passion for Caribbean food and culture sparked a movement to preserve and promote the region's culinary heritage and fight against cultural appropriation. What began as a simple Instagram page, Best Dressed Plate, has evolved into a dynamic platform championing Caribbean chefs, documenting traditional recipes, and educating the public on the rich diversity beyond the "street food" stereotype often associated with the cuisine. Nurse, whose heritage spans Jamaica, Trinidad, […]

A leading Haitian-American legislator in New York on Friday, July 11, welcomed a federal district court ruling blocking President Donald J. Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship from becoming effective anywhere in the country. On Thursday, Judge Joseph LaPlante of the New Hampshire federal district court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the president's order and certifying a class action lawsuit that includes all affected children.  In his order, the judge […]

On a steamy hot day in Suriname, parliamentarians took less than an hour to elect by acclamation the republic's first female president following general elections in late May, as a new multi-party government takes power in the Caribbean Community nation. Medical doctor Jennifer Simons Geerlings, 71, was elected head of state by acclamation. Her six-party coalition, with 34 seats, had enough assembly votes to meet the required two-thirds majority to […]