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“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 […]

While gustily blowing and pummeling into homes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in July 2024, Hurricane Beryl was just a constant and rude reminder of how climate change has surrounded them menacingly. For many people, this was not a usual storm but a sign of what will come in the future as global warming progresses. Brooklyn heaved with anticipation in the breast of Marie Santiago, a hardworking dental hygienist, […]

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the four-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and lyrical master, has released the video for his powerful new track, “Banner.” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Friday that the track released on Oct. 11 “has garnered mainstream attention and conversation.” “This homegrown anthem tackles critical issues such as scams, absent fathers, police misconduct, and widespread corruption,” said Tomlinson, CEO of the New […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a powerful 15-man T20 squad to face England for the first two fixtures in a five-match series against England, which started on Nov. 9 at Kensington Oval in Barbados. CWI said it would reveal the squad for the remaining games in St. Lucia later. The series began with back-to-back matches in Barbados on Nov. 9 and 10 before moving to St. Lucia for the […]

West Indies fast bowler and vice-captain Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches following an on-field incident on the third One-Day International match against England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Nov. 6. Joseph has since apologized for his outburst, saying his passion got the best of him. CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said in a release, “Alzarri’s behavior did not align with the core values that […]

England is carded to play a women’s Test in West Indies for the first time as part of the new Future Tours Program. It will be the first meeting between the sides in the most extended format since 1979. West Indies have not played a Test since 2004 and are scheduled to host England for one Test, three One-Day Internationals, and three T20s in April and May 2027. The new […]