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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, […]

New Jersey-based Jamaican-born artist manager Dr. Love says he is making a power move in the music industry that will change the trajectory of his music label. Dr. Love, whose real name is Chris Crooks, told Caribbean Life on Monday, May 5, that this follows the success he has garnered, guiding the career of visually impaired dancehall breakout star Nigy Boy. Dr. Love said his latest signee is Lavisch, a […]

A mistake by the promoter of a sold out Vybz Kartel show in Costa Rica last weekend led to the cancellation of a mega concert but both parties say they are working on a new date to ensure fans enjoy a performance from the King of Dance Hall very soon. Disappointed fans vented their feelings on social media but Kartel moved quickly to soothe anxieties and fears by recording a […]

Brooklyn is set to welcome dancehall icon Bounty Killer for his first performance on US soil after 15 years. Anthony' ER Guru' Turner, a Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Monday that Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Price, is returning to the US after his visa was revoked. Turner said the GRAMMY Award-winning dancehall icon would perform on Independence weekend, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the 18,000-capacity […]

This is a refresher on the Curry Beef Recipe I shared in 2009. It has stood the test of time and has become an enormous fan favorite over the years. You will see subtle differences within this recipe, which I believe warrant the title of ULTIMATE! You’ll Need… 2 1/2 tablespoons veg oil 1 medium onion (diced) 12 cloves of garlic (smashed) 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 scotch bonnet pepper […]

Māhealani Uchiyama, who is of African descent, was born and raised in Washington, DC, during the last years of Jim Crow in the 1960s, which she felt was a fascinating place. "We were subjected to segregation, yet it was an international city. Walking down any given street would expose you to multiple languages being spoken. When things did begin to open up, I was around people from all over the […]

The World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has reported that press freedom in Jamaica has been slipping for the last two years, alarming advocates and strengthening calls for legislative and institutional reform. The RSF report identified several areas that raise concerns and are contributing to the slide — chief among them is a deteriorating relationship between the media and public institutions. The findings cite growing mistrust, […]