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Global sprinting icon Usain Bolt buried his father Wellesley in Jamaica on Sunday, telling his mom that he would take care of her for the rest of his life. At the same time, the Jamaican government finally designated him as a national hero and asset. "I just want to say to my mommy, 'Mom, I'm here for you fully," a tearful Bolt told a packed Adventist Church service in the […]

More than 500 former residents, relatives, people with disabilities, advocates, officials and others marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of a document that led to the closure of the infamous Willowbrook State School and ushered in a new era. They gathered on Friday, May 2 at the College of Staten Island — built on the grounds where Willowbrook once stood — to describe not only how Willowbrook became emblematic […]

Longtime Queens resident Japneet Singh, (D) candidate for the New York City Council 28th District, hosted a fun-filled Easter Egg hunt for more than 200 children on April 19 at Police Officer Edward Byrne Park in South Ozone Park. Singh, who came to America from India when he was just five years old, shared treats and delighted in the festivities by scattering decorated eggs on the park's grounds before sharing […]

Since being sworn in as Secretary of State in late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made himself available to meet with nations in the US’s geographic axis, discussing a range of issues including energy security and controversial allegations from Washington that the region is helping Cuba traffic medical professionals by directly paying the Cuban government instead of the doctors and nurses themselves among others. Last month, he flew […]

One of the things that has always made me proud of being part of CUNY is its extraordinary poetic legacy, which goes back decades and includes many poet laureates. And now, I am especially moved to see our latest poetry prodigy, Stephanie Pacheco, a young student whose work has already been recognized on a national level, put her CUNY experience into verse. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of […]

In their fourth appearance at the prestigious Penn Relays Carnival at the Franklin Field Stadium at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, the St. Vincent Grammar School continues to perform impressively. The all-boys school, considered among the top secondary schools in the multi-island state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, made the International Finals in the 4x100m for the second successive year. It competed against top high school athletes from […]

As the first primary election approaches on June 24, 2025, in New York City, voters will soon determine the nominees for several key city offices, including mayor, comptroller, public advocate, and city council seats. Caribbean Life newspaper spoke with Jamell N.A. Henderson, one of the candidates vying for a city council position. “Change begins with one —therefore, it shall begin with me,” said Henderson in his interview with Caribbean Life. […]

Trinidad & Tobago politically run by women for first time Monday’s general election in Trinidad has yielded up some interesting situations with women now holding the three most important political positions in the federation with Tobago like never before. Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s victory over Stuart Young of the now opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) now means that she will become prime minister for the second time since 2010, while veteran PNM […]

After months of anticipation and around-the-clock work, Sandz NYC has officially reopened its doors, this time under the visionary leadership of serial entrepreneur Rondel Boodram. With a fusion of upscale dining, rich Caribbean culture, and a personal touch that only comes from true community roots, the revamped Sandz is poised to redefine nightlife and fine dining in Queens. “I've been working since I was 13,” Boodram shared during an exclusive […]