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Kamla Persad Bissessar temporarily put Caribbean unity aside at the United Nations on Friday, again throwing her full support behind any US military action against organized crime in the South Caribbean. At the same time, her colleagues argued for the area to remain a zone of peace. The Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, citing years of gangland violence, an average of 600 murders annually in recent years, the adverse effects […]

SCORCÉSA  made a compelling debut at New York Fashion Week this September with its Spring/Summer 2026 presentation that celebrates bold femininity, cultural pride, and 80s‑inspired glamour. The show stood out at NYFW, embodying resilience, vibrancy, and unapologetic femininity. It demonstrates the enduring strength of Haitian heritage in a modern narrative. Moreover, it displays multifaceted women who inspired the designer's family and close friends. The bold matriarchs, nurturing guardians, and fierce […]

When it comes to family dinners, few meals bring people together like oven roasted chicken legs. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, “bake chicken” was a staple at our Sunday lunch table, and this recipe is my way of keeping that tradition alive. It’s simple, intensely flavorful, and a great way to make the most of fresh herbs and pantry staples. This dish is all about letting the oven do […]

Sheer excitement, festivity, and revelry enveloped the Third Bi-annual International/Homecoming Day 2025, on Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rosedale, Queens. Event coordinator Trinidadian Monica Carrington, who holds a licensed master's degree in social work (LMSW), told Caribbean Life that St. Peter's invited friends, family, and dignitaries to savor the tastes, sounds, and colors of the parishioners' 17 countries. "Stands were decked out in the colors of the […]

Ozzie Stewart, the Trinidadian-born founder and president of Beyond The Call 24 7, Inc., a New York City-based nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting the people and populations of the Caribbean Diaspora, has described as "a resounding success" an innovative and culturally immersive event geared towards empowering members of the community through their healing journey. Stewart told Caribbean Life over the weekend that the Sept. 12 epic Caribbean artwork was […]

Bahamian officials said on Friday that they are waiting for the US to approve the new payment system for Cuban Medical Brigade workers after submitting the new arrangements to Washington. Bahamas Minister of Health Mike Darville said the US had requested to see the new contracts and these were submitted recently. If and when approved, the health ministry would hire the small contingent of Cuban medics directly rather than through […]

Edward Sisters Realty Association (ESRA), now known as ESRA Realty LLC, was started by sisters Lucille, Millicent, and Sarah Edwards. The sisters came to the U.S.A. from the Caribbean country of Guyana in South America for better life opportunities and settled in Harlem, NY.  They later established the real estate business at 740 St. Nicholas Ave., 2nd Floor, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Ramona Grey-Harris, the daughter […]

Trinidad-native Donna Bridgeman is the epitome of grace and elegance. When she stepped onto the red carpet as Queen Nefertiti and into the Exclusive Marine Park Golf Course Ball Room in Brooklyn last Saturday, Sept. 20, she was met with three hundred guests who showed up and showed out in dazzling costumes and masks to celebrate her annual All-Inclusive Royalty Masquerade Ball at the Met. Billed as one of the […]