Photo courtesy: David Powell (Flushing, N.Y.)— Flushing Town Hall’s Mini-Global Mashup series continues with its upcoming performance on November 17 at 7 p.m. of “Barbados Meets USA African American Spirituals,” featuring Barbadian steel drummer Adrian Clarke accompanied by keyboardist Richard Henry, and American jazz bassist Hilliard Greene. Curated by acclaimed trumpeter and composer Frank London of […]
Photos courtesy of Karen Fuchs The Reggae Marathon, for many, is the most transfixing event on the semi-professional running calendar. Urban marathons, such as the New York and London Marathon, force runners through blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of running in Negril, involve having the […]
Photos courtesy: Sesame Flyers By NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) | October 16, 2023 Listen to our podcast with Commissioner Laurie Cumbo: Brooklyn capital investments are part of over $222 Million in capital funding from the Mayor, City Council, and Borough Presidents for over 75 cultural groups across the city. Renderings of Sesame Flyers’ […]
Photo courtesy of the Institute of Caribbean Studies By Institute of Caribbean Studies The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) is thrilled to announce the line-up of honorees for the highly anticipated 30th Annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards (CARAH) Gala. This prestigious event, scheduled for November 17th, 2023, at the iconic JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., promises […]
By Jamaicans.com | September 20, 2023 One of the things that set apart Jamaican grandmothers is their relentless pursuit to furnish the younger generation with life advice. Your Jamaican granny will tell you how many years and years of experience, trials and errors she has under her belt that allow her to impart invaluable wisdom upon her […]
(L-R) Juvanie Piquant of Council Member Rita Joseph’s office, Sabine Blaizin, Director of Programs at CCCADI, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, Melody Capote, Executive Director of CCCDAI in front of CCCADI’s timeline. Photo by Biv Sanchez. New York, NY – As Haitian Heritage Month comes to a close, the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) […]
by Harry Johnsonn //eturbonews.com When government officials and professionals from the Caribbean’s Tourism and Travel Industry converge in Manhattan, New York for Caribbean Week 2023, they can look forward to enjoying Lagniappe – A Culinary Cultural Experience of Trinidad, which will be hosted by Tourism Trinidad Limited at Midtown Loft and Terrace in Manhattan, from 7pm […]
High-level officials and experts at a presentation in Chile of the study “Rural Connectivity in Latin America and the Caribbean: State of Play, Challenges and Actions for Digitalization and Sustainable Development” all agreed that farmers must be equipped with digital skills in order to better harness the potential of new technologies in food production. The […]
Unchained members and CEP leadership with NYC Council Member Rita Joseph. Photo courtesy of Caribbean Equality Project. Listen to a special podcast By Xoë Sazzle and Mohamed Q. Amin Since its inception in 2015, Caribbean Equality Project has remained steadfastly committed to its core values and mission of serving and advocating for Caribbean LGBTQ+ voices […]
Live music, mas bands, costumes, cuisine and more will transport attendees to the Caribbean’s Spice Island New York, NY. – April 13, 2023 – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered with The Spicemas Corporation to give New Yorkers a taste of its beloved carnival, Spicemas. On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Grenada will host an experiential Spicemas […]