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The Day of Independence Committee of Panamanian in New York, Inc. (DICPNY) says it will celebrate its 29th Annual Pre-Independence Parade and Celebrations this Saturday, Oct. 12. DICPNY, a non-profit organization established in 1995, told Caribbean Life that its mission is “to showcase the significant contributions of Panamanians in New York and celebrate our vibrant Panamanian culture.” It said the parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Franklin Avenue and Bergen […]

Jamaican-born author Dr. Gloria Royale-Davis has launched her latest book, Jamaicans in New York, a tribute to the resilience and cultural contributions of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States. The 81-year-old scholar and author, who has written five books, delves into the experiences of Jamaicans who migrated to the U.S., highlighting their challenges and triumphs. Jamaicans in New York explores migration, cultural preservation, and the multigenerational impact of Jamaicans […]

Authorities in the Eastern Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines have warned locals to stay away from the La Soufriere Volcanic area as the temperature is on the rise again. NEMO, the emergency management authority issued the warning this week as it urged Vincentians to avoid visiting the historic volcano, which last erupted in early 2021, displacing more than 20,000 people, destroying homes and rendering the area useless. […]

West Indies Women’s Captain Hayley Matthews believes the Caribbean side failed to adapt to the conditions in Dubai, which led to their 10-wicket loss to South Africa in their opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The West Indies women could only muster 118 for six in their 20 overs, as the conditions were hot and humid. South Africa then made 119 without loss in 17.5 overs, with both […]

The West Indies T20I and One-Day International (ODI) squads were recently announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for their tour of Sri Lanka later this month. The squads will play three matches from Oct. 10 to 17. Notably absent from the T20I squad are the in-form wicket-keeper/batsman Nicholas Pooran, big-hitting Andre Russell, spinner Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer, who have all opted out of the tour for personal reasons. All-rounder […]

New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make sure they get it. Last week, heat season started in New York City. While cold and winter weather can bring dangerously low temperatures, heavy snow, strong winds, ice, sleet, and freezing rain, landlords and property owners across the city are required to maintain heating and safe indoor temperatures for their […]

The independent film “Daruma,” starring disabled lead characters Tobias Forrest and John W. Larson, will be in select theaters and on streaming platforms on Nov. 15. The trailer will be screened virtually on Nov. 8. According to the film’s website, it “tells a story that everyone can relate to, one about friendship, fatherhood, and found family.” According to the film’s website, work on the project began for writer/producer Kelli McNeil-Yellen […]