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The man Guyanese voters recently elected to be the country's opposition leader was arrested by local police on Friday and is being prepared for extradition to the US to face a string of financial charges, officials said. Azruddin Mohamed, 38, was handcuffed by police a mere four days before parliament is to meet in its first session since the Sept. 1 general elections. Mohamed's party, We Invest in Nationhood, won 16 […]

The Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo is Coming to Brooklyn! Selecting the right camp sets the stage for lifelong memories, friendships, and a summer brimming with fun and adventure. Ready to start planning? You’re invited to the Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo — and admission is FREE! Explore Camps. Meet Directors. Plan the Best Summer Ever. Families across Brooklyn are welcome to discover an amazing lineup of 2026 […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn, which was presented on Oct. 29, received the Lawrence M. Orton Award for leadership in City and regional planning from the American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM). Reynoso accepted the award at APA-NYM's Annual Chapter Conference at the NYU Kimmel Center in Manhattan. "I am deeply grateful to the American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM) for honoring Brooklyn's […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James provided guidance to New Yorkers on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to support relief efforts in response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and across the Caribbean islands. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) warns New Yorkers to be cautious of sham charities that attempt to take advantage of their concern. It encourages everyone to ensure they are donating to legitimate charitable […]

Guyanese officials say they will seek the death penalty for an alleged Venezuelan criminal gang member if he is found guilty of planting a bomb at a petrol station on Sunday that killed a schoolgirl and injured four people. Police captured Daniel Alexander Ramirez Peodomo at a coastal village on Tuesday, two days after they said that CCTV footage had placed him at a city Mobil Petrol station with a […]

Jamaican-born Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Dr. Dawn Marie Silvera has extolled what she describes as the “sacred call of nursing”, upholding that nursing is “more than a profession.” “It is a ministry,” said Dr. Silvera, a FNP at Westchester Community Health Center in Mount Vernon in suburban New York City, in delivering the featured address at the 28th Annual Vernese Weeks Scholarship Luncheon of the Bronx-Manhattan-Westchester (BMW) Chapter of the […]

The Story Behind My Ultimate Trinbago Seafood Callaloo Callaloo is one of those iconic dishes that tells the story of Trinidad and Tobago in every spoonful. Growing up, the version my mom made was all about the fresh ocean crabs we’d get from the market. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the variations—some families add salted pigtails, smoked turkey, or crayfish, and every pot tells a different story. […]

Roadblock Radio, one of the leading voices in Caribbean broadcasting in New York and New Jersey, has expanded to WZMX 93.7 FM-HD3 in Hartford, Connecticut. This will bring its dynamic mix of reggae, dancehall, Soca, and Kompa to new listeners across the state. Kacy "G City" Rankine, the Jamaican-born founder and CEO of Roadblock Radio, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Oct. 27, that the expansion marks "a major step forward […]

As the United States faces a critical shortage of skilled trade workers, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is stepping up to meet the challenge. Brighter Opportunities Through Trade (BOTT) Foundation has launched a free workforce development program designed to equip East New York residents with hands-on training for careers in welding, construction, and other high-demand trades. The initiative, announced at BOTT’s “Brooklyn Built” event on Sept. 27, brought together local industry leaders, […]