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Bermuda National Security Minister, Michael Weeks, says the short-term goals of the National Violence Reduction Strategy Blueprint have already been achieved as the authorities put measures in place to combat gang violence. Weeks said the strategy, which existed after a two-day consultative workshop with public and private stakeholders, came together to "brainstorm the issue of violence in our community and generate possible solutions." "Exploration of what is working and any […]

Italian navigator Christopher Columbus staked a claim to the discovery of the Caribbean and South American territories six centuries ago. His monumental legacy of being the first to the "New World" indelibly imprints culture and heritage on generations and populations adopting the Spanish language for communication and a way of life in Europe. However, with time's passage, numerous iterations have emerged from immigration, other explorations, and geography to produce unique […]

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) captain Nicholas Pooran has been fined 20 % of his match fee by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for his show of dissent towards umpire Ryan Banwarie in the eliminator match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. A CPL release states, "The Republic Bank CPL confirms that Nicholas Pooran, representing the Trinbago Knight Riders, has been charged with a Level I […]

The West Indies men's team will soon begin their overseas tours to complete a busy year of international cricket for 2025, following home series against Australia and Pakistan. A historic three-match T20 bilateral series against Nepal, beginning Sept. 27 in Sharjah, will bowl off the 22 international matches scheduled for the rest of the year across all formats. The WI men will begin their second fixture of the 2025-2027 ICC […]

Jamaican dancehall legend Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Price, on Aug. 28, copped the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 3rd Annual Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) at Kings Theatre on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. “This means a lot to me,” Bounty Killer told the sell-out audience after receiving the award. “I just want to say thanks to the Caribbean Music Awards for honoring me. There are even more out […]

A Classic Caribbean Vegetable Dish with a Modern Twist Jamaican Callaloo (amaranth ) with Baby Spinach is one of those recipes that always feels like home. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, we called it Chorai Bhagi, and it was a staple on the table. In Jamaica, callaloo has its own distinct identity, often cooked down with saltfish; however, this version celebrates the leafy greens themselves. I’ve been growing callaloo in […]

For Imani-Ligon Chambers, a 21-year-old Black American college student from Manhattan, managing her frizzy, curly hair has always been a challenge — made harder by her nut allergies, which rule out common hair oils like coconut and almond. That’s why she relies on products made with shea butter, a longtime staple in Black hair care. “Hair products containing shea butter are the only ray of hope for my frizzy curly […]