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1 week ago | caribbeanlife.com | Tangerine Clarke |Michael Williams

Award-winning Guyanese songwriter and vocalist Gucci Boss and Donlink Juzwun Entertainment executive produced a new album titled “Nice Time Riddim,” which dropped on April 3 and features 14 prominent artistes. The entertainer said he came together with the performers to create an exciting new genre of Guyanese ‘sporting’ music, which is a favorite of dancehall lovers. “We Guyanese don’t party; we ‘sport,’  hence we came up with the genre ‘sporting’ music.

2 weeks ago | caribbeanlife.com | Tangerine Clarke |Michael Williams

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson recently announced a new Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) to prepare healthcare, mental health, early intervention, and early educational professionals to support pregnant mothers and birthing parents experiencing mental distress. The program is the first of its kind in New York State.

3 weeks ago | caribbeanlife.com | Tangerine Clarke |Michael Williams

Last Thursday, NYC Mayor Eric L. Adams honored CWA Local 1180 President and National Executive Board Member Gloria Middleton with a Citation during a Women’s History Month reception in the grand ballroom of Gracie Mansion on Manhattan’s East side. Middleton, named one of the 50 Remarkable Women who are improving New York, was called a pioneer labor leader whom Mayor Adams said has shown unwavering dedication to workers’ rights, civil rights, and gender equity.

4 weeks ago | caribbeanlife.com | Tangerine Clarke |Michael Williams

Guyanese nationals are by far some of the most accomplished immigrants living in New York. They have worked hard, played by the rules, and achieved the American dream. As such, five compatriots whose contributions continue to inspire generations to come were honored on March 20 for their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Caribbean Life Impact Awards Gala among scores of other Caribbeans who enjoyed an exceptional evening of celebration at Terrace on the Park in Queens.

4 weeks ago | caribbeanlife.com | Tangerine Clarke |Michael Williams

During a recent press briefing, Mayor Eric Adams announced that $5.5 million will be invested to expand free swim lessons to nearly 18,000 students. “The initiative will build a safer, more affordable city for NYC families,” said Mayor Adams. “People don’t realize the role of play in the mental development of a child. Play is not just something that you do because you’re bored. No, play is how they learn how to be part of a community, how to enjoy time together, how to explore.