Some Haitian-American legislators in Brooklyn have described as “fake news” a video widely circulating on social media purportedly showing Haitian nationals fighting back against attempts by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in seeking their deportation. President Donald J. Trump had made deportation of Haitians and other immigrants the centerpiece of his… Read More

The best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families. Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford these high costs, resulting in many leaving the five boroughs.… Read More

Dal 23 al 27 luglio a Torino si rinnova l’appuntamento con uno degli eventi paralimpici più importanti del panorama nazionale: il Trofeo della Mole 2.0 tornerà a colorare i campi del Circolo della Stampa – Sporting, con ancora più atleti e con un montepremi ancora più ricco. Giunto alla diciassettesima edizione, il torneo internazionale di… Read More

Nneka Nurse’s passion for Caribbean food and culture sparked a movement to preserve and promote the region’s culinary heritage and fight against cultural appropriation. What began as a simple Instagram page, Best Dressed Plate, has evolved into a dynamic platform championing Caribbean chefs, documenting traditional recipes, and educating the public on the rich diversity beyond… Read More

A leading Haitian-American legislator in New York on Friday, July 11, welcomed a federal district court ruling blocking President Donald J. Trump’s executive order terminating birthright citizenship from becoming effective anywhere in the country. On Thursday, Judge Joseph LaPlante of the New Hampshire federal district court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the president’s order and… Read More

Perennial Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson “King Ajamu” Mitchell has dropped “Blessed Love,” hoping to positively impact listeners globally. “The song was written and released with the intent of getting a positive message to the people in the midst of an avalanche of negative songs dominating our airwaves at home and around the world,” Ajamu… Read More

On a steamy hot day in Suriname, parliamentarians took less than an hour to elect by acclamation the republic’s first female president following general elections in late May, as a new multi-party government takes power in the Caribbean Community nation. Medical doctor Jennifer Simons Geerlings, 71, was elected head of state by acclamation. Her six-party… Read More

L’Ambasciatrice della Costa d’Avorio in Italia Nogozene Bakayoko accompagnata dal Console Onorario della Costa d’Avorio in Piemonte Giorgio Di Capua, dal Presidente dell’Associazione Panafricando Jerome Bohui Gohoure e da una delegazione di funzionari sono stati ricevuti questa mattina nella sala delle Colonne di Palazzo Civico dalla vicesindaca Michela Favaro. Torino, venerdì 11 luglio 2025 Palazzo… Read More

Jamaica-born, US-based Dr. Kerisa Harriott, affectionately known as the “Dancehall Dentist,” is a recognized leader in the US dental field. After a brief period in practicing general dentist, Dr. Harriott told Caribbean Life on Monday that she pursued her dream in becoming an orthodontist, completing her residency at Stony Brook University in Suffolk County, Long… Read More

As the US Senate voted to pass the Trump and Washington Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill,” Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, July 1, sounded the alarm about the potential devastating consequences of the Bill on New York hospitals, health systems and patients statewide. “These reckless cuts to Medicaid and the Essential Plan will significantly impact health… Read More