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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, May 19, updated New Yorkers on the "harmful effects" of several healthcare provisions already passed by the House Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce committees for the Republican budget reconciliation bill. Hochul warned that these provisions collectively amount to an annual loss of nearly $13.5 billion for New Yorkers and the healthcare sector, jeopardizing healthcare access for millions while imperiling the State's hospitals and […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Tuesday, May 20, joined NYC Council Members and Brooklyn Delegation Co-Chairs Chi Ossé and Farah Louis, and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse in rallying with advocates and homeowners at City Hall, demanding significant investment in the fight against deed theft as part of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Reynoso said deed theft, the fraudulent acquisition of property without a homeowner's knowledge or consent, […]

The Caribbean Community's only Dutch-speaking nation, Suriname, will vote in what is believed to be its most important general elections on Sunday. Whichever party gets a majority of votes and leads a coalition government will likely inherit billions annually from offshore oil and gas production slated to begin in 2028. With the stakes so high and promising for near-term economic prosperity, more than a dozen political parties will be vying […]

Mayoral Candidate Andrew M. Cuomo celebrated Haitian Flag Day with community members at a street fair in Brooklyn. The former New York Governor was joined by Assembly Member and Brooklyn Democratic Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Council Member Farah Louis, the daughters of Haitian immigrants. "Our diversity is our strength, and the Haitian community is an important and vibrant part of the fabric of this great city," Cuomo said. "It […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure that the unique structure of West Indies cricket is fairly represented in qualification plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow stressed the importance of inclusion. "The Caribbean has consistently overachieved at the Olympics, showcasing world-class talent. Now, as cricket re-joins the Olympic program, our young […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed 33-year-old veteran Barbadian all-rounder Roston Chase as their new West Indies Test captain, while his countryman, 32-year-old Jomel Warrican, will serve as vice-captain. The eagerly anticipated announcement was made following a recent meeting at Kensington Oval, at which Chase was unanimously approved by the CWI Board of Directors. CWI chose Chase over five other candidates for the job: John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da […]

Vincentians in New York on Sunday got a sample what is expected to be in store for them for Vincy Mas 2025, as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival Development Committee (CDC), partnering with the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, launched the national festival in Brooklyn amid much fanfare. The 2025 Vincy Mas will begin on Friday, June 27, culminating on Tuesday, July […]

International Soca powerhouse Kes the Band will light up the legendary Budweiser Stage in Toronto on June 14, 2025, marking a historic moment for Caribbean music and culture in Canada. "Toronto was one of the very first cities we toured outside of our home, Trinidad & Tobago — and it's held a special place in our hearts ever since," Kes told Caribbean Life on Friday. "This city represents so much […]

Belize officials say Stann Creek Ecumenical College athletes demonstrated "remarkable resilience, grit, and heart in the face of adversity" at the Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field Stadium, University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. Gary Francisco and Erian Jang, head coach and assistant coach, respectively, of Stann Creek Ecumenical College, a high school in Belize, told Caribbean Life on Sunday, May 18, that the Belize male track team made a" historic […]