Beginning with the 1980 presidential election year and continuing with the 2024 presidential election year, EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean American Magazine, established in January 1977, has conducted a survey every 4 years to gauge Caribbean Americans’ preferences. Our objective is not to predict the election outcome but to accurately reflect Caribbean Americans’ voting preferences.

amaican-American Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and Grenadian Olympian Kirani James are EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean-American magazine, Persons of the Year for 2023.

That there should be such a profound distaste in some of us for deceptiveness and outright lying in public affairs may surprise a few (or is it more than a few?). Some of us may naively believe that an oath of office is still a sacrosanct thing and that those who would lead us must be held to a higher standard.

The Untold Story of a Mulatto Leader By Herman G. Hall If ordering from outside USA – visit amazon or IngramSpark For E-delivery – visit Kindle or IngramSpark Price applies ONLY for USA residence ordering DIRECTLY from this website/EVERYBODY’S Magazine; Special Prices end in 2 months. If you reside in the USA and you order….

Experts and pollsters predict a close race between the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) and the opposition United National Congress (UNC) in Monday, August 10, national election in Trinidad & Tobago. Both Prime Minister Keith Rowley and Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar are confident they are leading their respective party to victory. A back in time….

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to 19 storms will hit the Caribbean basin and southeast U.S. and perhaps 3 to 6 will develop into hurricanes or winds above 111miles per hour. Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal have already appeared and departed. They were minor.      As a result of a hurricane, at….

Flatlands, a community neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, with a large population of Caribbean-New Yorkers, was the scene of a gruesome discovery on Wednesday when dozens of bodies were found in U-Haul trucks parked in front Andrew T. Cleckley Funeral Services, Inc. The funeral home is at 2037A Utica Avenue, between Avenues L & M.     ….

     A Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site is in Caribbean-Brooklyn. It is located in the Sears Parking Lot in Flatbush. The Site opened at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 11, a mere two days after Governor Andrew Cuomo made the decision. The site will be opened everyday until the pandemic eases.      A reason the site is….

Although only yesterday EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean-American magazine, said it is no longer announcing Caribbean-American deaths, we are making an exception to the rule. Prominent NY-Caribbean, Roy Hastick has passed. He was a Grenadian. He established the Caribbean-American Chambers of commerce. For his public service, he was bestowed an honorary doctorate a decade or two ago…..

Many readers of EVERYBODY’S Magazine have been asking why we are not providing information of Caribbean-American losses due to COVID-19. Most inquiries are from people in the NY area who believe EVERYBODY’S is obligated to provide the statistics based on the consistent public service EVERYBODY’S has provided especially during 9/11. It is too early to….

     The Mighty Sparrow, one of the Caribbean’s greatest living icons, sends his regards to fans around the world and extends his condolences to everyone losing loved ones. “I pray to God to save the lives of people in all countries of the world,” he said. “And, I encourage everybody to remain positive.”     The….

The steelband fraternity in Brooklyn, NY is mourning the passing of Hansel Leon, a victim of COVID-19. “Hanny” as he was popularly called promoted steelpan music in the U.S. for almost four decades. He was once married to popular Jean Leon, well known Trinbagonian-New Yorker and former Director of Nursing at Kings County Medical Center…..

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is praising Barbadians and the business community for their commitment to helping in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbadian superstar Rihanna is among those who offered to purchase medical supplies to assist victims of COVID-19. Mottley, in a presentation to Parliament, said Rihanna offered BDS$1.4 million, approximately US$800,000, to purchase ventilators…..

Sir Royston Hopkin, Grenada’s premier hotelier and owner of Spice Island Beach Resort, passed early this morning, Saturday, February 22, in Trinidad & Tobago where he was recuperating from a medical procedure. Sir Royston was 75 and attended the Grenada Boys Secondary School, GBSS, from 1959-1964. He is survived by his wife and three children…..

During this season of joy, we, at EVERYBODY’S, are mourning the loss of Hayden Roger Celestin, one of our photojournalists and a cherished friend. Personalities Celestin photographed for national and international publications included then private citizen Donald Trump playing a steelpan, then First Lady Hillary Clinton and Venus and Serena Williams. Roger, as he was….

Who do you believe should be EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean-American Magazine, PERSON OF THE YEAR for 2019? Send us your Choice by December 1, 2019. Send to: editor@everybodysmag.com The person must have grabbed public attention during 2019 – Positive or Negative; inspired others. The person must be of Caribbean heritage residing in any part of the….

BROOKLYN, NY — Candidates seeking public offices in Tuesday’s November 5th general election in New York City are running for local offices to represent their communities except for the office of public advocate which is a citywide position. In the public advocate race, Councilman and Republican Joseph Borelli, a former member of New York State….

BROOKLYN, NY —   Nine days for early voting is happening in New York State. Early voting commenced on October 26th and ends on November 3rd.  Voters across the state who did not vote on early voting days can vote on election day, Tuesday November 5th. While early voting is a novelty in NY, many other….

NY – Election history was created in New York State on October 26, 2019 when early voting across the State came into effect. While early voting is new in New York many other states such as MA, GA, FL and MD have been conducting early voting for several years. Early voting allows a voter to….

Jamaica’s leading actress and comedienne Andrea Wright known worldwide as Delcita is bringing her new play, “Honeymoon” to the Bronx, NY. “Honeymoon” starring Delcita and Patchie with a cast of six will be staged at Richard R. Green Campus School, 3710 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY on Saturday, October 19 at 8pm. It is the only….

JUMP UP by Professor Ray Allen will be launched in Brooklyn, Tuesday, August 27th, 7pm at Greenlight Books (632 Flatbush Ave)  just in time for Carnival 2019. Jump Up! Caribbean Carnival Music in New York City is the first comprehensive history of Trinidadian calypso and steelband music in the diaspora. Blending oral history, archival research,….

Oliver Samuels Brings New Play to NY. Oliver Samuels, Volier “Maffi” Johnson, Dancehall Queen Audrey Reid, Dennis Titus and Lakeisha Ellison are performing their new play, “56 East Avenue” from May 24-May 26. The dazzling theater-comedy from Jamaica will be staged in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 18. There are three shows on Memorial Weekend, May….

After the U.S. invasion or rescue mission of Grenada in October 1983, Governor-General Paul Scoon invited Sir Alister to head an interim government. Sir Alister accepted but shortly after rescinded. Some Grenadians felt McIntyre had abandoned Grenada in its darkest hour allegedly to fulfill other commitments and for health reasons.

The father of four, who like his dad, was an activist for the legalization of cannabis, is virtually incapacitated after more than two years and two months since the attack.

Aisha Braveboy Prince George’s County, Maryland Chief Prosecutor:  NEW YORK CITY is where early West Indian immigrants and their offspring first held public offices in the US. The tradition continues in several states. On November 6, 2018, Aisha Braveboy, a Democrat, was elected attorney general (State Attorney) of Prince George’s County, Maryland. She is a….

Last Saturday Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit addressed Dominicans and other Caribbean nationals at Beulah Church of the Nazarene, Brooklyn, about the devastation of Dominica by Hurricane Maria. The prime minister appealed for global help from nations to help fund constructing roads, bridges, hospitals, electrical plants and other massive undertaking that mainly governments can fund…..

Trinidad & Tobago has awarded Sandy McCartha Lewis, Calypso Rose, the nation’s highest national honor, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago  (ORTT). It was announced by the president of Trinidad & Tobago on Republic Day. Rose was the first woman to win the two highest prizes in calypso. She won the Road….

                  Celebrate Lionel “Rufus” Gorin True Pioneer Brooklyn’s 50 Years of Carnival By Herman Hall

  PHOTOS: Maylynne Lowe, (Inside, b/W) Miss Lou (color) Ruth Ho Shing and Maylynne Lowe

    Today, Jan. 3, 2017, begins the 40th year of EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean-American Magazine. The first issue went on newsstands on Jan. 3, 1977. I dedicate the milestone in memory of Editor Pat Boothe, photographer Ken Chandler, distributor Richard Holder, writer Cheryl Byron and to others who departed this life. I thank writers, photographers and….

Most watched Caribbean events of 2016 1 The death and funeral of Fidel Castro 2. Usain Bolt and other Caribbean Olympians in Rio 3. President Barack Obama visit to Cuba and US and Cuba normalizing relations 4. Hurricane Matthew destruction of Haiti 5.  Guyana and Barbados 50th anniversary of independence celebrations 6.  The U.S. Presidential….

In a sense, all Caribbean Olympians of 2016 are our Person of the Year. However, we take pride in honoring Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Caribbean-American Tina Charles by proudly proclaiming them EVERYBODY’S Person of 2016. Since its inception in 1977, EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean-American magazine, has been naming its Person of the Year. The recipient….

EVERYBODY’S, the Caribbean-American magazine, is pleased to present its 2017 Global Caribbean Calendar. All major Caribbean events worldwide during 2017 are listed in the popular calendar from national holidays and festivals in each Caribbean state to summer festivals in Caribbean communities of North America and Europe. The edition also lists the top news events in….

The launch and VIP Reception of Herman Hall’s Belvidere Estate – Fedon’s House in Brooklyn is Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 4pm. The launch is held at Friends of Crown Heights, 671 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY. All are invited.

Book about an Extraordinary Event in Caribbean History Launch in Toronto, Sat., Nov. 5 VIP Reception and Prizes  WHAT           Book Launch & Reception of best selling Caribbean book. Belvidere Estate – Fédon’s House: GRENADA – Voices from the Past By Herman G. Hall. The book focuses on a dramatic event in Grenada’s history: iJulien Fédon….

The book, Belvidere Estate – Fedon’s House, about a 1795 rebellion which commenced in the towns of Gouyave and La Baye, will be launched at the Gouyave Public Library today, Fri., Sep. 23 at 5:30pm. Gouyave is the hometown of the world’s famous Olympian Kirani James and the Mighty Sparrow. The author and EVERYBODY’S publisher,….

Belvidere Estate – Fedon’s House, a book on Julien Fedon who freed all slaves in Grenada in 1795 has been presented to Prime Minister Keith Mitchell.  The author, EVERYBODY’S Magazine publisher, Herman Hall, is promoting the book in Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada before he moves on to Jamaica and other Caribbean states. On Thursday,….

Prime Minister Keith Mitchell will be at the funeral of Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus, on Saturday morning in Brooklyn, NY. The Prime Minister confirmed his travel plan to EVERYBODY’S Magazine this morning. In a chat with the publisher of EVERYBODY’S at the prime minister’s office in St. George’s this morning, the Prime Minister said, “Dr. Stanislaus….

Caribbean-Americans living in Hempstead, NY, site of the first presidential debate on September 26 between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, are voting solidly for Hillary Clinton based on EVERYBODY’S Magazine presidential poll. Hempstead, a suburb of New York City, has middle and upper middle class nationals from Jamaica, Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and other….

There were multiple shootings during this morning Caribbean Carnival in the segment called J’Ouvert. The event started at Grand Army Plaza and ended at Nostrand Ave @ Clarkson Ave, East Flatbush, Brooklyn, a prominent Caribbean neighborhood. On Empire Blvd. at least one person was shot and more in other areas along the J’Ouvert route. J’Ouvert….

Oliver Samuels salutes The Mighty Sparrow

In New York City as well as in the entire NY State Caribbean-Americans are expected to vote in large numbers in Tuesday’s presidential primary. It is the first time in decades that the NY State will have a say in determining both the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees for the general elections in November. Since….

Symposium to examine Sparrow’s career The storied career of the artist who has been the most renowned name ever in the field of calypso, Mighty Sparrow, will be examined in a symposium presented by the Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute, in collaboration with the Medgar Evers College School of Professional & Community Development, on….

The launching of the much talked about book, Gypsy in the Moonlight, by Lawrence Waldron, will be Tuesday, December 15 beginning 6pm at the Brooklyn Public Library, 22 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY.

She was a role model for women in Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean; she was administering the office of then Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and thoroughly involved in nation building.

Oliver Samuels “Divorce Papers” in New York City.

         We regret to announce the passing of popular Barbadian-New Yorker, Joan Cumberbatch, who recently retired after an illustrious career in nursing and community affairs. Last Tuesday she went to Mount Sinai Hospital to remain there for three to four days for doctors to take care of a medical issue but the Lord called her….

Dr. Keith Rowley will be sworn-in tomorrow, Wednesday, at 1:30pm, as the new prime minister of Trinidad & Tobago. The Oath of Office will be administered by President Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona. On Monday, Sep. 7, Rowley led the Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) to victory by winning 22 or 23 of 41 parliamentary seats….

Where to send funds to help Dominica destroyed by Hurricane Erika

As a resident of Brooklyn for some 35 years, where five of my children—including one who now teaches in the system–along with numerous nieces and nephews attended the public school system, I inevitably formed strong relations with a large number of dedicated and progressive teachers. Sharing a life-long commitment to community activism and social equity ….

Almost on the eve of Trinidad & Tobago’s national election Winston “Gypsy” Peters, well known calypsonian, member of Cabinet and Minister of Community Development, has resigned his portfolio and as a member of the governing United National Congress (UNC).

Calypsonian Rootman Passes On

Caribbean Theater and Comedy Weekends in NY are scheduled for two weekends later, September 19 and September 26.

Connoisseurs say that DG Overproof White Rum is excellent and believe it will soon become internationally famous.

Father Steele, a Trinidadian of Grenadian parentage, had the Jamaican anthem rendered twice much to the delight of the large congregation

Mayor de Blasio Jerks