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Following a two-alarm forest fire in Prospect Park Friday night and continued wildfires in New Jersey on Saturday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday took additional measures to mitigate increased fire risk amidst a historic streak of dry weather in New York City and in the counties upstate that host New York City’s water reservoirs. Effective Saturday, Adams said grilling will be banned in New York City parks […]

Kids at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica now have a comfortable area, The Jazmin Headley Corner, to read, play and relax while they recuperate, thanks to the philanthropic efforts of 12-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singer and actress Jazmin Headley, who donated a selection of books, dolls, interactive toys and games to the hospital. Headley made headlines a few months ago when she teamed up with New York-based singer Nigy […]

Kereena Beckford – a Jamaican-born artiste, manager, entrepreneur and event organizer, best known for managing the career of reggae-dancehall artiste Alkaline – has earned a Master of Science in Entertainment Business. Jamaican Rickardo W. Shuzzr, of Shuzzr PR, an entertainment promotion company, told Caribbean Life on Monday that Beckford, who is also known for organizing the successful New Rules Festival, “continues to expand her expertise in the entertainment industry with […]

“The Garden That Rita Grew,” an evocative exhibit that celebrates the legacy of Rita Marley, both as an influential figure in reggae culture and as a foundational voice for Jamaican heritage, will be on display at the Jamaica Consulate General in New York on Monday, Nov. 18, through Wednesday, Nov. 20. Curated by her eldest granddaughter, Donisha Prendergast — a multidisciplinary artist and activist — the exhibit offers a deeply […]

Cookbooks for the family by various authors c.2024, Various publishers                     $19.99 – $35.00                        Various page counts   ‘Tis the season. The season to bundle up when going outside. To anticipate a holiday tune or two, to admire lights on your evening walk or to decorate your own windows. ‘Tis the season to start looking for recipes to wow your guests this year, so why not check out these […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently announced a groundbreaking six-year media rights partnership with ESPN Caribbean, securing exclusive broadcast and digital rights for all West Indies Men’s and Women’s home international matches and the Men’s and Women’s CG United Super50 Cup. The partnership runs from 2024 through 2030 and cements ESPN Caribbean as the region’s primary broadcaster for West Indies cricket. CWI’s acting CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Lynford Inverary, said, […]

As is said in Jamaican parlance, “big thing a gwaan (big things are going on)” for New Jersey-based reggae artiste Ras Emmanuel, who is creating waves with the release of his hot new single, “Dancehall Forever,” featuring DJ Lushy Banton. The single, which is the lead song from his recently released album of the same name blends elements of old ’90s dancehall with the sounds of fresh, contemporary beats. “The […]