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Antigua and Barbuda The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is advancing an initiative to include wealthy citizens in the country's hospitality industry through a targeted land allocation program. The government said it offers ocean-view Crown land exclusively to Antiguan and Barbudan citizens to develop high-end rental properties. The government plans to construct sample luxury homes at each location to showcase the potential of these properties. Cabinet spokesperson Lionel Hurst said, […]

The Brooklyn-based Dynamite Cultural Organization (DCO) – renowned for its dynamic presence in New York's Caribbean community and the home of the Dynamite Calypso Tent of New York – the lone Vincentian calypso tent in North America – says that legendary Caribbean musical arranger Dr. Franklyn "Frankie" McIntosh will be among five Vincentian "icons" to be inducted during DCO's inaugural Cultural Hall of Fame on April 19 at Nazareth Regional […]

Eleven-year-old Sebastian Wilson is serving up Spices & Slices, a newly opened Caribbean-flavoured pizza shop at 1828 Nostrand Avenue in the heart of bustling Flatbush, Brooklyn. Master Wilson can safely say he is set for life, taking forward generational wealth while learning from the best. His Trinidad and Tobago mother, Natalie Lamming, and Grenadian stepfather, Davis Alexander, have already set up the young man for success in the eatery, which […]

Four people have been arrested and charged with unlawful assembly following riots in Dominica's capital, Roseau, last week as opposition elements protested against a series of electoral reforms being debated by the island's parliament. Police fired teargas canisters and rubber bullets as they attempted to disperse angry opposition supporters as protesters threw rocks and other objects at police, rushed them at barricades, and generally participated in what officials said was […]

An impressive group of educators, politicians, attorneys, entertainers, and community activists has committed to mobilizing and strategizing against recent reforms implemented by the White House. Some of the celebrated names include rhythm and blues singer Patti LaBelle, Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump, former Georgia representative Stacey Abrams, professor/author Michael Eric Dyson, actress/activist Tatyana Ali, actor/comedian Anthony Anderson, former MSNBC TV anchor Chris Matthews, former CNN anchor, Don Lemon, White House […]

Immigration advocates in New York on Thursday condemned a New York Court of Appeals ruling against voting rights for Caribbean and other immigrants in New York City municipal elections. The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella immigrant rights organization representing over 200 immigrant groups in New York State, said that the court "erroneously upheld a ruling declaring New York City's Local Law 11 unconstitutional." NYIC said this law, passed […]

Fry Aloo is a simple and comforting dish to make, and adding leftovers can take on a whole new flavor. As we did with the Fry Aloo With Corned Beef and Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork, how can one forget the more recent Fry Aloo With Okra I did as part of our #meatfreemonday series? You’ll Need… 2 + tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion (sliced) 8 cloves garlic (smashed) […]

With the observance of March as  National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, NYC Health + Hospitals on Wednesday urged New Yorkers 45 to 75 years old to get routine screening to prevent colon cancer or help find it early, when it is easier to treat. NYC Health + Hospitals said colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, occurs in the colon or rectum and is the second-leading cause of cancer death […]