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In what is most likely the deadliest air disaster in the Caribbean Community in living memory, authorities in Suriname recently commemorated the mid-1989 crash of a Surinamese Airways (SLM) aircraft that killed 176 of the 187 people on board. The DC-8 from The Netherlands to the country crashed early in a jungle area near the main Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in bad weather in the wee hours of June […]

Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday, June 5, with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a powerful testament to regional unity, strategic vision, and forward-thinking leadership. "This is my first Caribbean Week as chairman of the CTO, and based on all the feedback we received, it went extremely well," said Gooding-Edghill, who also serves as minister of […]

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and all-rounder Hayley Matthews are at the top of a list of nominees for the Cricket West Indies (CWI) and West Indies Players Association (WIPA) Awards Gala. Joseph has been nominated for three awards among the men, while Matthews has been nominated for two women's awards, which is scheduled for June 22 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle. Joseph will vie for the awards […]

Openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont scored centuries for the second straight match as England Women defeated West Indies Women by 143 runs in the second One-Day International at Grace Road in England. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Player-of-the-Match Jones smacked a spectacular 129 from just 98 balls, while Beaumont made 106, which helped England to their sixth-highest ODI total of 366 for six from their 50 […]

Jamaican-born, Connecticut-based dancehall artist and Vybz Kartel hype man MC Nuffy has signed New Jersey Reggae Ambassador Ras Emmanuel to an exclusive booking contract. In a Caribbean Life interview, Nuffy praised Emmanuel’s talent and energy, calling him a “real youth” and highlighting their mutual Virgo connection. “I respect him to the next level,” he said. “I will be handling his bookings, so link me on IG @officialmcnuff.” This move marks […]

David Heron's play "Love and Marriage and New York City" is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year during Caribbean American Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually in June. The play will be presented for one night on June 22 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, located at 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, New York, 11432. According to Heron, creating the world premiere production in Jamaica in 1999 was very special and […]

What is considered the most significant cultural event in the twin-island federation of St. Kitts and Nevis reached new international heights last Wednesday night, June 4, with the highly anticipated launch of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival, known locally as Sugar Mas, at Jasmine Caribbean Cuisine on 371W, 46th St. in Manhattan. Tourism and carnival officials said the vibrant event marked a "monumental moment in St. Kitts' ongoing efforts to […]

Global dancehall icon Sean Paul has joined forces with renowned streetwear brand Crooks & Castles’ merch line, celebrating Sean Paul’s legacy and the international influence of dancehall culture. “The capsule collection blends Sean Paul’s signature style with Crooks & Castles’ bold streetwear aesthetic,” Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on Monday. “The limited-edition pieces will feature custom graphics inspired by Sean Paul’s lyrics, Jamaican roots and his impact […]

Ten calypsonians from the Dynamite Calypso Tent in Brooklyn, the sole Vincentian calypso tent in North America, competed Saturday night, June 7, before five judges in their bid to advance to the semifinal round of the National Calypso Competition in Vincy Mas 2025. The preliminary judging took place at a new venue, the auditorium of Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.   The calypsonians, half of whom are […]