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“The Child’ – a powerful fictional drama written, directed, and produced by Jermaine Smith of The Brand TV, who is from East New York, Brooklyn – premieres on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 4:30 p.m., at the Kent Theatre, 1170 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn. Aminiqué Kirnon, a Canarsie, Brooklyn educator, who plays Roxanne Johnson in the film, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Sept. 8, that “The Child” explores “the complex relationships […]

Members, families, friends and supporters of the Brooklyn-headquartered Independent United Order of Mechanics, Friendly Society, Western Hemisphere, Inc. (IUOM) gathered at Glen Island State Park, New Rochelle on Aug. 16 for the Order’s annual Family Day sponsored by the Executive Committee of Grand Council. It was picture-perfect weather for this annual gathering of fraternal members, families and friends who began arriving at about 10:00 a.m., with activities ending at 6:00 […]

In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York City students don’t have this access, which, in turn, creates barriers to learning and taking advantage of opportunities. To bridge the digital divide and provide all our students with the technology they need to succeed — no matter their zip code or income — this school year, we are providing […]

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum rests upon one of the most hallowed grounds of this city and country, and serves not only to honor the legacy of those killed on that day of infamy 24 years ago this Thursday, but to educate future generations on the date’s significance. This memorial and museum is apolitical, and has been from its inception. It reflects the sense of national unity, pride, and resolve […]

International reggae and dancehall star Mr. Vegas is taking fans back to the heart of his musical journey with the release of his highly anticipated album "Ghetto Reggae," out Aug. 29. "The 14-track project pays homage to the iconic reggae sound systems and neighborhood dances that shaped his youth—spaces where speakers rumbled, listeners swayed, and the rhythm of Jamaica's heartbeat pulsed into the early morning," Marie Driven, the Haitian-American co-managing […]

A Refreshing Vegetarian Twist on a Caribbean Classic Souse is one of those dishes you’ll find across the Caribbean, each island putting its unique spin on it. Traditionally, souse is made with meats like pig feet, chicken feet, or even seafood like octopus, served cold in a flavorful, tangy broth. It’s a dish often tied to weekend limes, rum shop gatherings, and stories of it being a cure for hangovers. […]

Billboard-charting artist Tina, formerly HoodCelebrityy, is back and bolder than ever with her provocative new single, "Likkle MMM." Released on Thursday, July 31, the high-energy track, produced by Marvoni Beats — the Billboard-charting hitmaker behind some of dancehall and hip-hop's most infectious rhythms — is "a fearless celebration of power, sensuality, and self-expression," Ronnie Tomlinson, the Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life. "'Likkle MMM' is a bad gal anthem […]

Trinbago Knight Riders women (TKR-W) were defeated by six runs by the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the opening match of the 2025 Massy Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) T20 at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Batting first, the Warriors women scored 129/7 from their 20 overs but kept the TKR-W batters at bay with their aggressive bowling attack and restricted the visitors to 123/9. Stafanie Taylor, 45, and Raeleanna Grimmond, 33, […]

September is the time for healthcare providers to provide and discuss prostate cancer and prevention health education and information for males not diagnosed with the illness, and to provide continued support for the men at risk of developing prostate cancer. In addition, to provide healthcare to men who have identified the symptoms, and/or are already diagnosed with the disease. Prostate cancer can be detected early, through screening, before it has […]