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As food prices continue to skyrocket across New York, more and more food pantries are coming to the rescue and are committed to opening their doors to serve the most in-need families in communities. Community Pantry Inc. in Richmond Hill, Queens, formally, Calvary's Mission Food Pantry, has rebranded its services for the better, said board member Roger Gary, who joined founder, Tony Singh, both Guyanese-born, to run an efficient and […]

Reggae music ambassador and GRAMMY® Award-winning reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid continues his monumental 2025 world tour with historic Asian performances. Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Sept. 29, that Kabaka, on Aug. 30, “delivered a robust set at the ACC X Music Festival in Gwangju, South Korea, marking his debut in the country. “Shortly after, he brought his fiery lyrics and roots-reggae energy to […]

Dominica on Thursday, Sept. 26, reiterated its solidarity with the people of Haiti, insisting, like its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) counterparts, that the situation in the French-speaking Caribbean country “in no way nullifies the entitlement of its people to the recognition of their sacred sovereignty and their right to be central in the search for a fair and durable peace.” “The Government of Dominica remains convinced that our sister CARICOM State, […]

Jamaican trailblazing deejay Sister Carol commands bragging rights for championing gender, Rastafarian doctrines, parenting, organic lifestyles, and a myriad of perceived socially ignored issues. However, in 2025, her most persuasive endeavor was a brand collaboration with her daughter, Nakeeba Amaniyea. On and off, the pair have been working on a compilation they recently launched in Brooklyn. Titled "Beyond the Sky," the production features 15 tracks that solidify each artist's relationship […]

Bahamas Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis has welcomed the US decision to open a new embassy building, saying it will serve as a daily reminder of the bond between the two countries, based on friendship, trust, and a bond that we intend to keep strong for generations to come. "This embassy will serve as an office for official business, but also as a place where cooperation deepens, where ideas are […]

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 […]