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Trinidad and Tobago's Jereem Richards was crowned overall long-sprints champion after two magnificent performances at the Grand Slam Track, Miami. At the Ansin Sports Complex, Richards ran a blistering 19.86 to clinch a sensational win and world-leading men's 200m event on May 2, followed by second place in the men's 400m on May 3. American Jacory Patterson took first place in the 400m event with a world-leading 43.98 seconds. He […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday secured a court order forcing the Trump administration to restore states’ access to critical Department of Education (ED) programs that support low-income and unhoused students, and provide funding for other services to address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students. On April 10, Attorney General James led a coalition of 15 other attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania […]

Hours after new Trinidadian Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the oil and gas-dependent country is turning attention to Caribbean neighbors, especially for gas supplies, the man she wrested the job from in general elections in late April says prospects for a quick solution are very remote. Stuart Young, a former energy minister and defeated prime ministerial candidate, issued a word of "caution" to the government and locals hoping for a […]

Trinidad and Tobago's Women's Cricketers got off to a great start in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) 2025 Women's T20 Blaze tournament when they defeated Barbados by 36 runs at the Arnos Vale Playing Field, St. Vincent, recently. Barbados leg-spinner Keila Elliott ended with splendid figures of five for 17 from her 4 overs, but her team's batting left a lot to be desired as T&T coasted to a comfortable […]

The Barbados Pelicans defeated the Jamaica Titans by three runs in the West Indies Breakout League in a contest that was decided off the very last ball of the match. After they were sent in to bat at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, the Pelicans got up to 155 for 7 off their 20 overs. The Titans were on track to overtake their target, but fell just four short, ending […]

In a powerful address to the State Legislature on Tuesday, Brooklyn Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn proudly delivered a speech on the passage of her resolution establishing May 2025 as Haitian Heritage Month in New York State. Bichotte Hermelyn, the daughter of Haitian immigrants and chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, told Caribbean Life that the resolution expands "the enduring celebration of Haitian Flag Day (Sunday, May 18) into a […]

My story is not by chance, but by design. I, like so many New Yorkers, have a story written across five boroughs. I was born in Manhattan, raised in the Bronx, and built my career in Brooklyn. Now, as 1 serve the mothers of Far Rockaway, I bring with me 20+ years of experience as an obstetrician-gynecologist and a lifetime of understanding the complexity and beauty of this city’s women […]

Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born DJ and producer Jah Teff says he's gearing up to release a six-song digital EP titled "Up The Music Vol." on May 10. The project, produced under his "Up Deh Music Productions" record label, features a dynamic lineup of dancehall artists and showcases Teff's signature riddim. Teff said he wants to use the EP to bring authentic dancehall energy to global audiences while building his legacy in the […]

Books for Adults for Mother’s Day by various authors c.2025, Various publishers                                $26.99 - $30.00                     Various page counts   Breakfast in bed, or a nicely-colored picture? If you’re a mother, you’d probably gladly take both. Or flowers, maybe? Or how about settling for two hours of uninterrupted peace and quiet and one of these great books about motherhood and being someone’s Mom… Without a doubt, if you’re somebody’s mother, […]