Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have passed on the reins of captaincy to one of the world’s leading players, Nicholas Pooran, for the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament.  Pooran, at 29 years old, takes over the leadership from the previous captain, Kieron Pollard, who has been leading the team since 2019 and guided… Read More

Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson stormed past reigning champion Noah Lyles to claim victory in the men’s 100-meter event at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland. Thompson blazed to victory in a meet-record-equalling 9.87 seconds. The American superstar Lyles settled for second in 9.90, with compatriot Kenny Bednarek taking third in a time of 9.96. “It felt… Read More

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) says it has officially launched its new advertising campaign featuring legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, who was recently appointed Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador. In celebration of Jamaica’s Independence Day, JTB said on Thursday, Aug. 7, that the campaign debuted with a 30-second video spot that is now airing across digital platforms. … Read More

Registered Nurse Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, a St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands-born professor and chairperson emerita of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and professor at Meharry Medical College, says that the “power of nursing must be apparent” in these times. “We have challenges we must deal with, and the power of nurses must… Read More

West Indies ended a 34-year One-Day International (ODI) series drought over Pakistan by claiming a magnificent 202-run victory, and a 2-1 series win at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. Brilliant performances from man of the match Shai Hope on 120 not out, and player of the series and fast bowler Jayden Seales who bagged… Read More

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced Sept. 3 as the date for the general elections in Jamaica, as his ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. Holness, 53, addressing a rally, told supporters he had informed the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen of the decision. “Our stewardship must be… Read More

The heat in New Haven, Connecticut is about to be turned up to the max, with a sizzling summer day party slated for the Long Wharf waterfront at the 4th Annual Leo’s vs Virgos – Flavors of Lemonade Edition on Sunday, Aug. 24. Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, the New York-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean… Read More

Terance Williams, of Team Abena, says the spirit of Jamaica was “alive and electric” on Saturday, Aug. 9, as acclaimed singer and cultural ambassador Abena Amory lit up the stage at Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.’s (JIFI) 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala at Terrace on the Park in Corona, Queens. Williams told Caribbean Life that the gala,… Read More

Torino tra le città che ospiteranno i Campionati Europei Maschili 2026 co-organizzati dal nostro Paese insieme a Bulgaria, Finlandia e Romania. L’Italia sarà sede di tutte le fasi del torneo comprese le finali in programma il 27 settembre. Al Palavela di Torino si giocheranno quattro match degli ottavi di finale e due dei quarti (gli… Read More

Daniel Clement, 22, officially joined the New York Police Department (NYPD), continuing a proud family tradition alongside his father, a deputy inspector, and his older brother, both dedicated members of the force. The youngest of three children, Clement said, growing up in an NYPD household shaped his path. “I would see my dad come home… Read More