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The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) said on Sunday that it is set to bring the vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of New York City with Caribbean Week in New York 2025 (CWNY 2025), taking place from June 1-6, 2025, at The Westin New York at Times Square. As the premier Caribbean tourism event in North America, CTO said CWNY 2025 offers “an unparalleled platform to engage with […]

Officials said Wednesday, April 16, that offshore oil production in Guyana will skyrocket to 900,000 barrels daily in the coming weeks when the country's fourth oilfield begins production. Currently at around 650,000 daily, the national tally is set to climb significantly with the arrival this week of the fourth massive Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO), which has the capacity to add 250,000 barrels more to daily production. The […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James, on Friday, April 11, joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing two amicus briefs supporting law firms unlawfully targeted by the Trump administration. Trump issued executive orders imposing severe sanctions against Jenner & Block LLP and WilmerHale LLP in retaliation for doing work disfavored by the Trump administration. The two law firms are challenging the Trump administration’s executive orders in the […]

Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich on Sunday, April 13, confirmed iconic Dancehall King Vybz Kartel for Reggae Sumfest 2025. Bogdanovich flew in from Kingston, Jamaica last weekend to watch Kartel deliver back-to-back sold-out performances, on Friday and Saturday, at the 19,000-seat Barclays Center, downtown Brooklyn. While in Brooklyn, the Downsound Entertainment boss also took time to speak with Caribbean Life about the upcoming 34th edition of Reggae Sumfest, scheduled […]

Harlem's Red Rooster, a culinary and cultural hub at 310 Lenox Ave., offers more than just a meal; it's an immersive experience steeped in the neighborhood's vibrant spirit. Co-created by Andrew Chapman and chef Marcus Samuelsson, the restaurant blends American comfort food with Harlem's diverse culinary traditions, serving as a stage for local artists and fostering a strong sense of community. Named in homage to the legendary Harlem speakeasy that […]

“Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for His Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run” by Steve Williams and Evin Priest c.2025, Wm. Morrow                                          $30.00                                            320 pages Three hundred thirty-six little pockmarks. Placed atop a thick sliver of wood, the ball they’re on presents a challenge. Whack that dimpled sphere into 18 holes in the ground do it in as few swings as possible, and you can ace the game. Do it, and, […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other attorneys general on Friday, April 11, took legal action to stop the Trump administration's "Ideological Deportation Policy," a sweeping and alarming effort to arrest, detain and deport noncitizens for exercising their right to free speech. In an amicus brief filed in American Association of University Professors v. Rubio, the attorney general urged the court to block enforcement of the administration's policy, […]

Jamaica-American sprinters Kenny Bednarek and Gabby Thomas each earned US $100,000 as Slam Champions after thrilling performances at Jamaica's National Stadium at the inaugural Grand Slam Track Meet. Bednarek, a two-time Olympic 200m silver medallist, solidified his status as the meet's top male sprinter by winning the 200m in 20.07, ahead of Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes in 20.37. His victory, combined with his 100m win, made him the first athlete […]

Jamaican-born, New Jersey-based singer Irie is showing no signs of slowing down after a standout year in 2024, thanks to the success of his hit single “Chatty Chatty.” “Chatty Chatty” featured DJ Peter Metro, which Irie, whose real name is Wayne Campbell, said has garnered success in Jamaica. Irie told Caribbean Life on Monday that he is preparing to follow up on that momentum with more collaborations and fresh tracks […]