Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for February 16, 2024

Yvena Despagne (on the left), curator of BYENVENI, takes students on a preview tour of the exhibition at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. In the background, you can see Steven Baboun’s installation and photography artwork, part of the exhibition.

Arts & Entertainment

CCCADI explores Black futures through Black history, anchored in Haitian culture

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Business

James hails court decision on legal cannabis sales in NY

By Nelson A. King

Nigy Boy and Olympic Champion Usain Bolt exchange pleasantries in the VIP Lounge at the Super Bowl "Rise & Toast" half time party in Miami.

Music

Visually-impaired reggae singer makes waves on three-state tour

By Nelson A. King

Mayor of the City of East Orange, NJ Ted R. Green, addresses expatriates at the 57th Anniversary of Independence on City Hall Plaza.

Guyana

Guyana American Foundation to host 54th Republic Anniversary fundraiser at Woodbine Ballroom

By Tangerine Clarke

Caribbean American New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

Grenada

NYC public advocate celebrates Grenada’s 50th Independence Anniversary

By Nelson A. King

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Health

Youth suicide prevention : Recognize the signs

By StatePoint

From left, owners Nia Marie and Ashley Small at their luxury spa.

Business

Young entrepreneurs open Black luxury spa catering to women of color in Queens

By Tracey Khan

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Progressive candidate Chuck Park kicks off grassroots field campaign for Queens Congress seat

MTA Chair testifies at hearing over Mamdani proposal for fare-free buses

Offsides at City Hall? MTA boss says he wasn’t approached about Mamdani’s reported World Cup fare free bus pilot pitch

ICE agent at Federal Plaza

FIRST on amNY: Immigrant advocates take Trump admin to court over ICE activity inside 26 Federal Plaza, claims First Amendment rights violated