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The San Diego, CA-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) on April 26 joined millions around the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. HBA described Pope Francis as “a global symbol of humility, compassion, and advocacy for the most marginalized among us.” In February, HBA Executive Director, Guerline Jozef, said she, along with other world leaders, “had the profound honor of visiting the Vatican to have an audience […]

Mumbai Indians reached into the top three of the Indian Premier League securing a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rohit Sharma smacked three sixes and eight fours scoring 70 runs in his second straight half-century as Mumbai reached 146-3 in 15.4 overs, propelling them to third place on the points table. Earlier, Heinrich Klaasen belted 71 off 44 balls to save Hyderabad from destruction and revived the innings in a […]

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) says renowned Trinidadian jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles, will among others, headline Dominica’s annual Jazz ‘n Creole Festival on Sunday, May 4. DDA said Charles will be among regional artists performing at Fort Shirley in Cabrits National Park.  Other performers include: opera and jazz vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud (Dominica/New York); GRAMMY-nominated reggae artist Etana (Jamaica); and Dominicans Swingin’ Stars, Signal Band, ColtonT, Abiyah Israel, Marie Pascale, Shalina and […]

Despite ongoing concerns surrounding Ventrice Morgan’s, aka Queen Ifrica, high-profile defamation lawsuit in Jamaica, filed by the family of ska legend Derrick Morgan, Jamaican born, New York-based radio host and event MC Clement “Ras Clem” Hume has rubbished them, stating that her upcoming New York performance will not be impacted. Ras Clem told Caribbean Life on Monday, April 28, that the lawsuit and related media attention are “distractions,” emphasizing that […]

Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Wednesday named Brooklyn’s Colm Dillane of KidSuper as the inaugural “Brooklyn Arts Ambassador.” At his 2025 Brooklyn State of the Borough, Reynoso announced his new Brooklyn Arts Ambassador initiative designed to celebrate and support the borough’s creative community. He said this initiative will provide mentorship for emerging Brooklyn artists, strengthen connections between creatives and cultural institutions, and expand public engagement with the arts. Helping the […]

Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda marked the 25th anniversary of Cuban health workers' arrival on the island, reassuring them that their presence will always be appreciated. "Twenty-five years ago, our nations embarked on a journey rooted in compassion. When Cuba answered our call for support, they did not send merely doctors; they sent heroes. Heroes who left their homes to safeguard ours," Governor General Sir Rodney Williams told the […]

Last week, an 11-year-old schoolgirl and family members went for a half-day outing at a hotel resort on Guyana's west coast where she was apparently abducted by hotel agents, brutally beaten, and her body dumped into the facility's pool in an apparent bizarre religious sacrifice that has left an entire nation in mourning. Once she had disappeared from her grandmother and relatives who were in the pool, an immediate search […]

Caribbean-American creative Vinik Ernest is bringing his bold vision to life with the official launch of Palmtree magazine on May 2. The magazine, an extension of the larger Palmtree brand, celebrates Caribbean women, carnival culture, and artistic expression across the diaspora. Founded by Ernest, a first-generation American of St. Lucian heritage, Palmtree is more than a publication; it is a cultural platform. "Palmtree is a brand that celebrates Caribbean women, […]