Emmy award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, who starred in "Abbott Elementary," reacted emotionally to the April 1 episode of ‘Finding Your Roots’ with Henry Louis Gates Jr. Read More… nycaribnews.com/sheryl-lee-r...

According to singer Aleighcia Scott, she feels that people's comments that her songs in Welsh "are not Welsh" are because of her race. Read More… nycaribnews.com/welsh-reggae...

Guyana stands to gain greatly from the US$180 million Afreximbank Africa Commerce Centre (AATC) that the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has laid the groundwork for in Barbados. Read More… nycaribnews.com/barbados-afr...

Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaican track legend Usain Bolt, has died. It is understood that the senior Bolt passed away on Monday after a lengthy illness. He was 68. Read More… nycaribnews.com/bolts-father...

Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is urging Haitians to “commit to a stronger Constitution” as efforts continue to restore security and political stability to the French-speaking Caricom country. Read More… nycaribnews.com/haiti-prime-...

Guyana's exceptional potential for revolutionary change has been highlighted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has called Guyana one of the most interesting countries in the world. Read More… nycaribnews.com/guyana-one-o...

News outlets in the United States reported on March 28, 2025, that artist Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, 61, were each found guilty on four separate counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to conduct wire fraud. Read More… nycaribnews.com/florida-sean...

For over 198 years, the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment. Read More… nycaribnews.com/black-press-...

With her appointment as a First Officer at Delta Air Lines, Latesha Latoya Azille became the first female Antiguan pilot in a major U.S. airline. Read More… nycaribnews.com/antiguan-lat...

According to Border Report, the Trump administration's proposal to remove temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti and Venezuela has been challenged in a court filing by a group of 19 attorneys general, headed by New York. Read More… nycaribnews.com/us-18-states...

Jamaica, a nation heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, faces a pressing energy crisis that consumes 11% of its citizens' income—triple the average in the United States. Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-nucl...

Following the reinstatement of his visa, dancehall icon Bounty Killer made his first trip back to the United States in fifteen years. He shared the news on social media, praising God for his intervention and praising his fortitude. Read More… nycaribnews.com/bounty-kille...

The 23rd Eric E. Williams Memorial Lecture will take place at 7:15 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the AT&T Conference Center, University of Texas, Austin (UT). The event, with a reception before 6:15 p.m., is free and open to the public. Read More… nycaribnews.com/abby-phillip...

The People's National Party (PNP), led by Mark Golding, would dominate the government during the next general elections, making cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley and Jamaican reggae sensation Bob Marley national heroes. Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-bob-...

The United States says there is no list of a draft travel ban after some Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries had publicly called on Washington to confirm or deny such list existed. Read More… nycaribnews.com/us-no-travel...

Prime Minister Stuart Young of Trinidad and Tobago has announced that the twin-island republic's general election will take place on April 28, 2025. Read More… nycaribnews.com/tt-general-e...

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, March 12, 2025 – Beaches Resorts announced plans to invest nearly US $1 billion in the expansion of its leading family all-inclusive vacation brand, doubling its footprint within the next five years. Read More… nycaribnews.com/beaches-reso...

A plaque will be unveiled in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 25 to honor Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellency Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Read More… nycaribnews.com/atlanta-marc...

In the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Audrey Marks was appointed as a minister without a portfolio, responsible for efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation, according to a recent announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-mark...

Caribbean leaders are defying U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's threats to cancel visas for officials who support Cuba's medical missions program, a daring move that echoes the region's longstanding struggle for sovereignty. Read More… nycaribnews.com/caribbean-le...

Stuart Richard Young was sworn in on March 17, 2025, as the eighth prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, a few months before voters in this twin island republic go to the polls to elect a new government. Read More… nycaribnews.com/tt-stuart-yo...

The chemistry of friendship between Sting and Shaggy can be felt through their featured hits, which makes it successful. Producing fun music in sync with both artists' vibes and energy, complementing each other, Shaggy.

Last night, Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean’s most awarded all-inclusive resort brand, celebrated its new global campaign, Made of Caribbean, at an exclusive launch event in New York City.

Considering Venezuela's ongoing hostility on the border dispute, the United States has reiterated its unshakable support for Guyana. Read More… nycaribnews.com/guyana-venez...

The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday reiterated its ‘disappointment” at the decision of the United Kingdom to impose visa restrictions on nationals from the oil-rich twin island Republic with immediate effect. Read More… nycaribnews.com/tt-wants-a-f...

Antony Anderson, the former Commissioner of Police, has been named the Permanent Representative-designate of Jamaica to the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Ambassador-designate of Jamaica to the United States. Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-anto...

The 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work have announced Nicholas Kee of Jamaica as the Caribbean regional Champion. Read More… nycaribnews.com/nicholas-kee...

Mona study Day at the University of the West Indies (UWI) will feature a Jamaican scientist's ground-breaking research on prostate cancer that targets Black men. Read More… nycaribnews.com/uwi-innovato...

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). Read More… nycaribnews.com/ny-ag-james-...

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness appointed Ambassador Audrey Marks to the Senate. Marks, Jamaica's former ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS). Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-amba...

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says she is prepared to have her United States (US) visa revoked as she urged Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries. Read More… nycaribnews.com/barbados-pm-...

The Caribbean’s most award-winning family vacation brand, Beaches Resorts, has revealed details about its exciting expansion, with the addition of the new Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort. Read More… nycaribnews.com/travel-beach...

Leaders of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), including Director of Tourism, Donovan White, celebrated the start of the island’s spring travel season on Wednesday, February 25th with an event at Jumieka Grand in New York City. Read More… nycaribnews.com/travel-jamai...

Caribbean Community (Caricom) foreign ministers have been told that the United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is expected to travel to the Caribbean region before the end of March for discussions on several issues affecting Caricom relations. Read More… nycaribnews.com/caricom-fore...

Guyana and the Caribbean are becoming increasingly concerned about the Trump administration's policies, and in response the Irfaan Ali administration has enlisted a consultancy firm led by Carlos Trujillo, one of his Latino advisors. Read More… nycaribnews.com/guyana-retai...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York's Office of Service and Civic Engagement will be named to honor the memory of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, the legendary New York civil rights leader. Read More… nycaribnews.com/ny-tribute-t...

The reggae legend Cocoa Tea, who helped shape modern dancehall music, passed away in South Florida on Tuesday at the age of 65. The experienced artist passed away after battling cancer for years. Read More… nycaribnews.com/cocoa-tea-re...

Michael Blake, a son of Jamaican immigrants, says his decision to run for the post of mayor is driven by his belief that “New York City deserves better and is due the best in leadership”. Read More… nycaribnews.com/nyc-michael-...

At a time when the world seems consumed by war and conflict, when images of devastation flood our screens and the cries of those suffering grow louder, a new movement is rising—a movement led by women. Read More… nycaribnews.com/global-women...

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has joined other Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders in defending the Cuban health brigade after the United States (US) announced the expansion of an existing Cuba-related visa restriction policy. Read More… nycaribnews.com/tt-pm-rowley...

According to reports, former vice president Kamala Harris is thinking about running for governor of California in 2026 to unseat Governor Gavin Newsom. Read More… nycaribnews.com/kamala-harri...

Billboard has selected rising rap prodigy Doechii their 2025 Woman of the Year, following in the footsteps of last year's laureate Karol G, SZA, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift. Read More… nycaribnews.com/doechii-name...

Billboard has selected rising rap prodigy Doechii their 2025 Woman of the Year, following in the footsteps of last year's laureate Karol G, SZA, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift. Read More… nycaribnews.com/doechii-name...

The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on Monday congratulated Suriname’s Foreign Affairs Minister Albert Ramdin, on his “historic” election as the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Read More… nycaribnews.com/caricom-fore...

On March 10, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that 83% of US Agency for International Development (USAID) initiatives will be discontinued. Read More… nycaribnews.com/us-rubio-us-...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) released its most recent major crime figures, showing that 28 murders were committed in Jamaica to date in March. Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-28-m...

Dancehall artist David "Mavado" Brooks' son, Dantay Brooks, and his co-accused, Andre Hinds, had their murder convictions reversed by the Court of Appeal. Read More… nycaribnews.com/jamaica-mava...

If the PNM wins the upcoming general election, Acting Prime Minister Stuart Young has promised to introduce laws to regulate social media. Read More… nycaribnews.com/tt-pm-design...

Dr Sandra Lindsay, the Jamaican nurse who made history as the first person in the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, has returned home with a new mission—tackling period poverty. Read More… nycaribnews.com/dr-sandra-li...

Fritz Alphonse Jean, a Haitian economist and former head of the central bank, became the rotating chair of Haiti's interim presidential council on March 7, 2025, becoming the highest executive position in a nation struggling with a bloody war. Read More… nycaribnews.com/haiti-new-pr...