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Over 45 years after the 1979 Grenada Revolution, a New York-based, Grenadian-born academic has explored "the situation" in the region during the Revolution and the subsequent US invasion, discussing why some Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states supported the invasion while others opposed it. Writing under the topic, "Regionalism and Revolution: CARICOM and the Grenada Revolution," in the journal Latin American Perspectives, Dr. Paul Clement, a professor of economics and former chair […]

This Classic Jamaican Stew Peas is a heartfelt nod to a dish that’s beloved across the Caribbean. While I’ve titled it Jamaican, many islands have their own versions; this one leans into the flavors I grew up enjoying and the ingredients I had access to. You may remember a similar recipe I shared back in 2016 for Caribbean Peas Soup. This one simplifies the method a bit but holds on […]

Dr. Linton Atkinson, the Jamaican-born principal of Public School 244 on Tilden Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, says he was delighted to end the school year with the school's inaugural carnival on June 3. "I believe the carnival was a great way to end the year at PS 244," Dr. Atkinson told Caribbean Life in an exclusive interview. "We have had a successful academic year, where everyone worked extremely hard […]

Trinidad’s new government has succeeded in backdating legislation to prevent the country’s shortest-serving prime minister from being entitled to a monthly pension of just over nearly $12,000. Stuart Young, 50, served as prime minister of the federation with Tobago for less than two months after his predecessor, Keith Rowley, retired and maneuvered him into the position. This was just weeks before the April 28 general elections, in which the then-governing […]

Food, music, dancing, and pageantry were on full display on Saturday, June 28, during the Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at 1222 East 96th St. in Canarsie, Brooklyn. The co-chairs of the New York State Caribbean-American Delegation — Assembly Member Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud — told Caribbean Life that the "epic" event celebrated the "vibrant culture of the Caribbean through music, food, dancing, games and […]

Jamaican entertainment publicist Rickardo W. Shuzzr said on Sunday, June 22, Alkaline, the renowned Jamaican dancehall artist, delivered "a mesmerizing performance" at the sold-out Rebel Night Club in Toronto, Canada, captivating over 4,500 fans. "With anticipation building since New Rules' debut in April at the Wembley Arena, with over 12,000 fans witnessing, Toronto was in full energy for a great experience," Shuzzr, of Shuzzr PR, told Caribbean Life.  "The energy […]

The West Indies head coach, Daren Sammy, was fined 15% of his match fee for criticizing an official during the recently concluded opening Test match against Australia at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Sammy breached Level 1 of the ICC's Code of Conduct on June 27 during the second day of the match that Australia won by 159 runs. Sammy's criticism relates to comments he made during a media interaction at […]

Captain Hayley Matthews and her deputy Shemaine Campbelle played crucial roles in leading the West Indies Women to their first T20 series win over South Africa in 12 years at the 3Ws Oval, Barbados. Matthews scored her second consecutive half century of the series, and Campbelle led the home team to a six-wicket win, securing a 2-1 series victory. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, South Africa scored […]

Atelier Artist is a co-sharing space and creative residency located in Central Brooklyn. The founders are opening their doors, offering the marginalized creatives an opportunity to achieve success in New York City’s increasingly exclusive art scene. The residency is open to creatives across Brooklyn who are talented in visual arts, performance, media, design, writing, and sound. Priority will be given to applicants from historically marginalized backgrounds seeking sustainable and intentional […]