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Shenseea put on a show for her fans at her birthday bash at Plantation Cove in St. Ann on Friday[Read More...] The post Shenseea Brought Out Chronic Law, Ding Dong At Birthday Bash – Videos & Photos appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, a young, fledging actress born in Brooklyn to a Grenadian mother, was crowned Miss Grenada USA 2023 in September of that year. She says winning the crown was “surprising and exhilarating,” she had no idea what would follow. “But this achievement propelled me to become more deeply involved in my community,” she said, reflecting on her one-year reign in an exclusive Caribbean Life interview over the weekend. “It […]

Olympic 100-meter women’s champion Julien Alfred on Tuesday stepped off an aircraft bringing her home to St. Lucia for the first time in nearly a decade as the island starts almost a week of celebrations for the 23-year-old who whipped a star-studded field at the recent Paris Olympics to win the gold medal and keep that title in the Caribbean. She also won a silver in the 200 meters. Dressed […]

The Caribbean community in New York has expressed mixed reaction to Thursday’s indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal bribery and campaign finance offences. Damian Williams, the Jamaican-American United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James E. Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Jocelyn E. Strauber, the commissioner of the […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the reelection of Trinadad and Tobago’s Azim Bassarath as vice-president of its board of directors. CWI confirmed Bassarath’s re-appointment after holding a special meeting of members on Sept. 20 for the sole purpose of electing a new vice-president. At the close of nominations, Bassarath, also the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board president, was the only candidate, having been nominated by the Jamaica Cricket Association […]

Young Dolph’s murder trial concluded with a guilty verdict for accused killer Justin Johnson. A 12-panel jury returned the guilty[Read More...] The post Young Dolph’s Killer Justin Johnson Shares Message After Guilty Verdict appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Suge Knight shared some shocking details about an alleged hazing ritual he witnessed in the entertainment industry amid ongoing discussions[Read More...] The post Suge Knight Shares Wild ‘Boiled Egg Test’ Hazing Ritual In Hollywood appeared first on Urban Islandz.

It’s part dancehall, part Afrobeats, with an ominous jazz riff and powerful lyrics that decry the way poverty and inequality produce criminals from citizens, “Born a Criminal” by a Trinidadian collective of formerly incarcerated artists called Critical Mas — in collaboration with renowned jazz musician Etienne Charles — is poised to take airwaves by storm. To be released at The Burg on Saturday, the song —produced by Rheon Elbourne, credited […]

The Reggae Fest Massive lit up the Barclays Center on Aug. 31, bringing together a stellar lineup of reggae and dancehall legends in one unforgettable night, with Mr.  Vegas in particular electrifying the center in downtown Brooklyn. Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that the stage was graced by Serani, Wayne Wonder, Mr. Lexx, T.O.K., Ding Dong/Ravers, Ricky Blaze, Elephant Man, Vanessa Bling, Skeng and Madvodo, […]