Public pressure has pushed Barbados’ government to back away from plans to seize a portion of an existing estate of a former British planter who had owned slaves and switch to a negotiated sett...
https://www.caribbeanlife.com/mottley-backs-away-from-paying-slave-owner-for-land-public-outcry/
Twelve distinguished individuals on April 14, were recognized for their stellar services during a reception that celebrated the 28th Anniversary of the Action Performance Commitment (APC) Communi...
Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar recently declared victory as the SMOKEOUT Act passed in the State budget after weeks of negotiations. The law, which is effective immediately, allows localit...
https://www.caribbeanlife.com/rajkumar-declares-victory-in-war-against-illegal-smoke-shops/
Antigua’s government says it is leaning strongly towards the absence of jurors in many trial cases including felonies, arguing that it is fairer when a single judge is in charge. Government spo...
Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), along with Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), on Tuesday led a group of 50 lawmakers...
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual president...
State Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, State Sen. Lea Webb, other lawmakers, maternal healthcare experts and advocates on Monday convened at the New York State Capitol Building during Bl...
Michelle-Lee Ahye was happy to be back on the track as she got her outdoor campaign off with a sprint double at the National Association of Athletic Administration (NAAA) Track and Field Series 3...
https://www.caribbeanlife.com/ahye-happy-with-sprint-double-in-outdoor-campaign-opener/
Marie Driven, the Haitian-American co-founder of the Brooklyn-based entertainment promotion company Playbook MG, will be honored at this year’s EmPowerHer event in New York City. The prominent ...
For the first time in the 128-year-history of the annual Penn Relays Carnival, reggae music will take center stage on Saturday at the Franklin Field Stadium, University of Pennsylvania in Philade...