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Dr. Vindhya Persaud minister of Human Services and Social Security, is leading Guyana’s delegation to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, from March 10 to 21, 2025. According to Guyana’s news agency, the delegation comprises Ms. Arianna Beharry, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration), Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Cona Husbands, Gender Based Violence […]

Guyanese-American Doris Rodney, the matriarch of a dynasty of hearty cooking and owner of The Hills Restaurant at 4706 Church Ave. in Brooklyn, is a proud honoree of the 2025 Caribbean Life Impact Awards, set to take place on March 20 at Terrace on the Park, 52 -11 111th Street, Queens. Fondly called “Doris” by friends and foodies alike, Rodney, who has received numerous accolades for her delicious cuisine and […]

In delivering the sermon on Sunday during the 66th Anniversary Worship Service of the United Women in Faith at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, the Rev. Dr. Majorie E. Nunes, a Jamaican-born retired elder of the New York Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), said that "God calls us to a faith mindset–not a fate mentality." "When discussing 'faith, not fate,' it means emphasizing the idea that […]

On March 15, The Bronx Music Hall (BMH) will host “El Ciego Maravilloso – The Blind Marvel: A Tribute to Arsenio Rodríguez,” a special concert by the multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band celebrating the legacy of the “Godfather of Salsa.” The 24-piece band, led by renowned drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, radio host, documentary film producer, and educator Bobby Sanabria, will pay tribute to Rodríguez as they perform his […]

The US government Wednesday restated recent allegations that regional governments are helping Cuba in human trafficking schemes, saying countries should comply with international obligations by ditching links with the Cuban labor export program spread out across the Caribbean. Through its embassy in The Bahamas, the State Department released a statement saying the decades-old system of sending thousands of medical professionals to work in various CARICOM member states forces Cubans to work […]

On Thursday, March 20 hundreds will come together to celebrate the 2025 Caribbean Impact Award honorees. Caribbean Impact Awards remains one of the most celebrated annual events hosted by Caribbean Life. The annual Impact Awards recognizes the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals of Caribbean background who have created the most impact in their respective career fields — from healthcare, the arts, to advocacy, entrepreneurship, and much more. The celebrated honorees […]

Here’s a recipe closely tied to Pigeon Peas season (when Pigeon peas are in season, usually January to March) as it’s usually planted between the Pigeon peas (say gongo peas) and used in making curry pigeon peas. A delightful vegan dish enjoyed with Sada roti. You’ll Need… 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion (sliced) 6 cloves garlic (smashed) 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (optional) 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 […]

The Rev. Michael Blake, the Jamaican-American candidate for New York City mayor, officially launched Project 2026 NYC at Bronx Drafthouse in The Bronx on Monday, March 10. The event, which also served as a Believe in Blake campaign fundraiser, featured performances by Tony & Grammy Award-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom, Jr. and GRAMMY Award-winning contemporary Christian artist Israel Houghton. Blake introduced Project 2026 NYC as “a bold, New York-first […]