NYC Mayor taps Caribbean-American to lead Department of Housing. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

NYC Mayor taps Caribbean-American to lead Department of Housing. Caribbean Today's top stories this week


Cayman Islands Updates COVID Travel Requirements for Children

Photo courtesy of Destination Magazine.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands (CI) says children 11 years and younger will now be permitted to enter the British Overseas Territory regardless of their vaccination status.




Jamaica Postpones Local Government Elections Once Again

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie. (file photo)

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Local government elections have been postponed for a further 12 months, to be held no later than February 2023.



Jason Holder Grabs Historic Four-in-Four to Seal Windies Series Win

History-maker: Fast bowler Jason Holder celebrates after becoming the first West Indies bowler to take a hat-trick in Twenty20 Internationals on Sunday. (Photo via Sky Sports)

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – All-rounder Jason Holder became the first West Indies bowler to capture a hat-trick in Twenty20 Internationals and only the fourth player of all time to grab four wickets in as many deliveries, as the hosts trounced England by 17 runs in the decisive fifth match here Sunday.




International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) 2022 Canceled

Jamaican dancehall artist Spice winning an IRAWMA award in 2019.

The ongoing pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world of entertainment, and award shows have been no exception. It has been confirmed that this year, 2022, there will be no International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).



NYC Mayor Adams Adds Another Caribbean American to His Team

Adolpho Carrion, Jr. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)

NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Eric Adams has added another Caribbean American to his team.