The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are celebrating what they describe as “the resounding success” of the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival. The department said on Tuesday that kicking off with cultural staples including the Prince & Princess Show, Queen Show, Calypso Monarch and Panorama, the St. Thomas Carnival… Read More

West Indies “A” had to settle for a 3-2 win in their five-match Twenty20 series against Nepal after the hosts clinched a six-wicket win in the final match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Left-arm pacer Obed McCoy ended with three for 36 from 3.5 overs for the Caribbean side. Anil Sah and Aasif… Read More

New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. who represents the 15th Senate District in Queens, on Saturday, May 4 partnered with Community Board 9, to bring awareness and support the Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Resource Fair at the 2nd Annual walk in Phil “Scooter Rizzuto Park/Smokey Oval, in Richmond Hill. Despite the crisp… Read More

Kylla Herbert, coordinator and chairperson of the St. Kitts and Nevis Penn Relays Committee, says she was “proud” of the team’s effort during its debut at the Penn Relays Carnival at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia late last month. “It has been a pleasure to work with the staff and students from the Charles… Read More

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt has been announced as an ambassador for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1-29, 2024. The ICC said Bolt’s global appeal alongside his out of this world athletic achievements and ability to transcend boundaries… Read More

Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators on April 26 took the stage at Aaron Davis Hall for a magical musical journey, “Crossroads from Cuba to New York.” The 7 p.m. concert, produced and presented by City College Center for the Arts (CCCA), featured the return of two-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz pianist and Steinway Artist Elio… Read More

GRAMMY-nominated reggae ambassadors Third World is slated to headline Issa Trust Foundation for The Children New York Benefit Gala this Saturday, May 11, at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan. Other performers include Messenjah Luciano, Gramps Morgan and Kumar. Paul Issa, chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, told Caribbean Life on Monday that Lady Allen, wife… Read More

Enter the world of Eric Hercules, better known in music circles as Ric Ric, a shining example of dedication and talent hailing from the vibrant shores of Trinidad and Tobago. Balancing the rigorous demands of medicine with the rhythmic allure of music, Ric Ric said his journey is “not merely about finding equilibrium but about… Read More

In the heart of Jamaica, where the beats of reggae echo through the air, a different kind of rhythm is emerging — one that speaks of urgency and adaptation in the face of rapid climate change. At the forefront of this movement is Farm Up Jamaica, an organization based in New York City dedicated to… Read More

Cuba is a delightful tropical oasis nestled between the northern Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean with a population of approximately 11 million people whose freedom of expression is evident in their colorful culture, food, and music, blending African and Spanish influences. Be that as it may, the world is aware… Read More