Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for May 14, 2024

Cat Coore (left) and Luciano performing at the gala.

Jamaica

Adams declares Issa Trust Foundation Day in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican children's book author, Carylee Carrington.

Books

A Jamaican woman’s journey to becoming a children’s book author

By Milette Millington

National

US imposes restrictions on firearms exports to multiple countries, including CARICOM nations

By Dawn Plummer

Male dancer of the Kofago Dance Ensemble during the 2022 Queensboro Dance Festival.

Dance

Queensboro Dance Festival returns with 30 free dance performances, new partnership

By Tangerine Clarke

Chief Executive Officer Petra Roach

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

AMNY

Op-Ed | ‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ — How New York City is taking action to shut down illegal smoke and cannabis shops

More from Around NYC

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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