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Disabled United States Marine Corps veteran Anthony Beckford, district leader for the 43rd Assembly District in Brooklyn, is the son of Jamaican immigrants. Beckford – a single father, published author, political consultant, community advocate, musical artist and entrepreneur – is also president of Black Lives Matter Brooklyn. Beckford told Caribbean Life that he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 2001, a few months before Sep. 11 since the military […]

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club on Sunday hosted a very successful Masquerade Ball at the Paerdegat Yacht Club in Canarsie, Brooklyn, featuring masks, costumes, drummers and DJ music, among others. “We came together once again as a community of family, friends, colleague and supporters to commemorate the third anniversary of our Masquerade Ball,” President Jean Joseph, a Dominican-born certified public accountant, told Caribbean Life afterwards. “This occasion highlighted exquisite masks and […]

Caribbean Community leaders Wednesday  said they were gravely concerned that Israel’s parliament had voted to block humanitarian aid to Palestinians through the UN’s Relief and Works Agency for refugees  (UNRWA). The block said in a statement that the move by the Israeli Knesset on Monday of this week is a violation of international law and a breach of the UN charter.” CARICOM calls on Israel to allow the UNRWA to […]

The governing Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) thinks that the time has come for the world to discard old mental images and stereotypes and look to the island with new respect, taking cognizance of its many developments over the decades. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, trailing his main opposition in the polls ahead of general elections next year, wants the world to have a new regard for the island of about three […]

The Windward Islands Volcanoes  claimed an unforgettable one-wicket victory against the Guyana Harpy Eagles in their 2024 CG United Super50 Cup opener at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. Batting first, the Harpy Eagles posted a challenging total of 274-5 from their 50 overs. Captain Tevin Imlach contributed with 65 off 67 balls, belting five boundaries and a six. He was supported by Keemo Paul finishing unbeaten on 54 […]

Fourteen wickets fell on the opening day as India’s cricketers struggled to 86-4 in reply to New Zealand’s 235 all out in the third Test. India lost three wickets for six runs in seven deliveries just before stumps were drawn. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 30 off 52 balls, was bowled by left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel. Patel then trapped Mohammed Siraj lbw for a golden duck before Virat Kohli was run […]

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez joined colorfully dressed celebrants to mark his office’s Second Diwali commemoration under the theme “Celebrating Pioneers of Progress. The blissfully event in the auditorium of NYC College of Technology, on Oct. 23, came alive with music, dance, and the elements of good over evil. Gonzalez, the first Latino to hold the prestigious position in Brooklyn, presented Proclamations to Acting Justice, Supreme Court Raja Rajeswari, Executive Director […]