By: OECS Media Release | pressroom.oecs.int The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the nation’s 42nd Anniversary of Independence, celebrated under the theme “Perpetual Progress – A Sustainable Future in View.” In his remarks on this momentous […]
Brooklyn, NY – 2025 – The Labor Day holiday weekend is about to kick off in high gear. Before the West Indian Parade on Monday, the celebrations are starting early in Brooklyn with shows at Barclays Center on Friday and Saturday! On Friday, Vybz Kartel returns to Barclays Center for a third time this year. […]
As the Labor Day carnival nears, the president of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association shares his insight on what makes the celebrations memorable. By: Fenix Suriel |Editorial credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com The 2025 Labor Day theme is “Viva la Carnival,” emphasizing the event’s vibrant celebration of culture and historical significance. “I think […]
My Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, As we celebrate another milestone in the remarkable journey of our beloved Jamaica, I extend warm and heartfelt greetings to our vibrant Jamaican Diaspora across the 33 states served by the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, and to our friends in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. This […]
By CAW Editorial Board June marks Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM)—or at least it should. For two decades, this month has served as a time to celebrate the rich culture, resilience, and enduring contributions of Caribbean Americans across the United States. From the halls of Congress to the classrooms of Brooklyn, from hospital wards to […]