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Joe Biden in 11th hour pardons Marcus Garvey
President Joe Biden announced an ’11th hour’ posthumous pardon of Jamaican and Pan-Africanist Marcus Mosiah Garvey after decades of efforts by Caribbean and American activists to clear the name. The announcement was hailed as a highly progressive move in Jamaica as hopes had been high that Democratic President Biden would have acquiesced and would have… Read More
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First female immigrant CEO leads JobsFirstNYC in tackling youth employment crisis
JobsFirstNYC has emerged as a beacon of hope for young people seeking meaningful employment in a city of abundant opportunities and complex challenges. Under the leadership of CEO and President Marjorie Parker, the organization has transformed the lives of more than 20,000 individuals, offering innovative solutions to tackle youth unemployment. Parker, who immigrated from Jamaica… Read More
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New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has expanded its team to include a first-ever Director of Muslim Affairs. Long Island resident Mohammad Awais officially started the role on Dec. 6, 2024. In this position, Awais will work with Muslim communities across New York, address their needs,… Read More
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McIntosh pays tribute to calypsonian Temple of ‘Hold the Cock and Pullet’ fame
Pre-eminent Caribbean soca-calypso arranger Frankie McIntosh on Monday paid tribute to Vincentian calypsonian Fitzroy “Temple” Edwards of “Hold the Cock and Pullet” fame, who succumbed to cancer on Nov. 24. He was 73. “Temple was part of a New York-based group of Vincentian calypsonians, which emerged in the mid-1980s,” the Brooklyn-based, Vincentian-born McIntosh told Caribbean… Read More
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Op-ed | January budget plan makes NYC safer, more affordable to raise a family
From day one, our administration has been focused on one mission: making New York City safer and more affordable. Every day and everywhere, we are delivering on that mission for working-class New Yorkers and making New York City the best place to raise a family. We have driven crime down, seized 20,000 illegal guns, removed… Read More
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San Sebastiano, Santo Patrono della Polizia Locale: premiati coraggio e dedizione degli agenti
Questa mattina nella Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo si è celebrata la Santa Messa in onore di San Sebastiano, Santo Patrono della Polizia Municipale. L’evento ha visto la partecipazione delle autorità cittadine, con l’assessore alla Legalità e Sicurezza Marco Porcedda e il Comandante della Polizia Locale Roberto Mangiardi, insieme al personale della Polizia Locale. Al… Read More
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Misure antismog, fino a mercoledì 22 gennaio in vigore le sole misure strutturali. Confermato il livello 0 (bianco)
Resteranno in vigore fino a mercoledì 22 gennaio compreso – prossimo giorno di controllo – le sole misure strutturali di limitazione al traffico. Sulla base dei dati previsionali sulla qualità dell’aria forniti oggi da Arpa Piemonte è stato infatti confermato il livello 0 (bianco) delle misure antismog. Eventuali variazioni del semaforo antismog in vigore, con… Read More
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Il Galà di pattinaggio ha chiuso la prima settimana dei Giochi Universitari Mondiali
Spalti gremiti, emozioni e grande spettacolo al Palavela per l’Exhibition Gala, evento conclusivo del programma di pattinaggio di figura dei XXXII FISU World University Games Winter Torino 2025. Sul ghiaccio, per quello che è stato sicuramente uno degli eventi più attesi del Giochi, si sono esibiti i migliori atleti-studenti che sono andati a medaglia e… Read More
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Oil Down, The Ultimate Comfort food
Upon closer examination, you’ll see traits of a soup, a chunky stew, and even the most critical Grenadian must admit that this version is spectacular. Admittedly, a classic Grenadian Oil Down contains layers of textures and flavors that are somewhat steamed to avoid the soup-like texture you’ll see in this recipe. Photo by Chris De… Read More
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Jemere Morgan drops ‘Sweet Love’
Renowned reggae recording artist Jemere Morgan on Friday dropped his latest single, “Sweet Love,” a soulful track produced by the talented Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown. Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, told Caribbean Life that “Sweet Love” delves into “the profound emotions and cherishment one experiences in a special relationship. “With exceptional vocals that convey a… Read More
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