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Several Caribbean candidates were victorious Tuesday night in the New York City Democratic Primary Elections. On Tuesday, voters braced the scorching heat to re-elect Grenadian-American New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams handsomely; Haitian-born New York City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse; and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson, whose grandmother hailed from Jamaica. Williams, 48, was challenged by Jenifer Rajkumar, 42, a New York State Assembly Member from Queens, […]

Kavelle O. Christie, a national health strategist and an advocate for equitable health care, is recognized by the prestigious biographical registry that honors the world’s most accomplished professionals in various disciplines. Marquis Who‘s Who has selected Christie as a 2025 inductee into this affluent and historic roster that includes Noble laureates, U. S. Presidents, and global pioneers in medicine, innovation, and leadership. Christie, born in Jamaica, is the founder and […]

Daniel Bernard Roumain, a Black, Haitian-American violinist and composer, created an original piece that he performed at WHIN Community Music Charter School on June 11 and 12. As the current artist in residence at the school for the 2024-25 school year and into October, Roumain works with students in their classes and is a mentor figure for them. His father was born in Port‑au‑Prince, Haiti, and his mother was born […]

Internationally acclaimed dancehall star Konshens is gearing up to release his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “Pool Party,” on Friday, June 27. Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life that “Pool Party is “a vibrant, genre-blending body of work that reflects both a personal and musical rebirth. “The album offers a fresh, celebratory narrative while remaining rooted in the sound that made Konshens a global force—dancehall,” added the CEO […]

The anti-poverty nonprofit Oyate Group is expanding its mission from pandemic relief to cultural preservation with its Caribbean Arts Series. This initiative recently hosted its second annual Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx.  Themed Indentured Survival 2025: "Current Currents," the multidisciplinary showcase brought together 17 artists in visual art, literature, film, and spoken word to highlight the complexity of Indo-Caribbean identity. Timed to coincide with Indian Arrival Day, the event […]

Tazmin Brits played a crucial role in leading South Africa Women to a 50-run victory with a remarkable unbeaten 98-run innings in the opening T20I against West Indies Women at the 3W's Oval, Cave Hill Campus in Barbados recently. Brits was awarded Player-of-the-Match. She reached her total in only 63 deliveries, including nine fours and four sixes, taking her team to 183 for six in their 20 overs after they […]

After a successful player draft, the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) announced team squads for the 2025 season. The upcoming CPL season will feature major international players along with skilled regional talents, promising an exciting tournament. The Saint Lucia Kings, the current champions, are prepared for the 2025 season with a mix of experienced players and new exciting additions. Key overseas players Tim David and Tabraiz Shamsi are returning […]

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man and holder of multiple records, received recognition recently for his outstanding achievements in sports. He effortlessly won three gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. He repeated this success in the 2012 London Games and the 2016 Rio Summer Games, achieving three gold medals in each of these consecutive Olympic events. In an article on its website, Guinness noted that the Jamaican sports […]

Julien Alfred won the women's 100 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League with a time of 10.75 seconds, making it the second-fastest time globally in the current year. Following her previous victory in Oslo last week, she set a meeting record during the event, highlighting her exceptional start to the season. Julien Alfred, the Saint Lucian Olympic champion, demonstrated her status as the fastest woman in the world with her […]