Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for September 8, 2023

Mohamed Q. Amin, founder and executive director of the Caribbean Equality Project, seventh from left front, standing, with "Justice for Jonty" sign, surrounded by a contingent after participating in the WIADCA parade on Eastern Parkway, Sept. 4.

Grenada

Justice for Jonty amplified at 2023 WIADCA parade

By Tangerine Clarke

The late Vaughan Toney seen here receiving a plaque after SVG PM Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, right, announced Toney's appointment as Ambassador-at-Large in September 2022. Consul General Rondy "Luta" McIntosh is also in photo.

Vaughan Toney, community advocate succumbs to cancer

By Nelson A. King

News

Cuba arrests 17 for allegedly helping recruit some of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine

By CRISTIANA MESQUITA and MILEXSY DURÁN

GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Eric Wyatt leads jazz ensemble, with Sean Wayland on keyboard and Aaron Seeber on drums.

Music

GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Eric Wyatt highlights Fenimore Street Church historic Fun Day

By Nelson A. King

News

Puerto Rico’s public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat

By DÁNICA COTO

Gov. Kathy Hochul makes Harry Belafonte Scholarship announcement at West Indian-American Day Carnival Parade on Labor Day.

Hochul unveils new CUNY Harry Belafonte Scholarship

By Nelson A. King

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Community leaders press for details on the new Bronx jail — and investment in keeping people out

Richard Swygert was convicted of murder on March 19 for a triple shooting that killed a 20-year-old Rosedale man in front of the notorious and now-closed Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2021.

Bronx man convicted of murder for 2021 New Year’s Day triple shooting at notorious Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens: DA

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Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget

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Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget