Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 2, 2024

a close up view of Great Britain's flag in shadow and color creating a distinct design

News

CARICOM planning tough sessions with UK on reparations

By Bert Wilkinson

A colorfully dressed group of Guyanese from left Sherry Williams, Claire Patterson Monah, Jenny Persaud, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Lourdeth Ferguson, Ramola Persaud, and Leon Jameson Suseran, in the foyer of Medgar Evers College, at an Emancipation Observance hosted by the diplomat office on July 31, at Medgar Evers College.

Guyana

Consulate General of Guyana emancipation observance rooted in folklore, culture, and reflection

By Tangerine Clarke

First Deputy NYPD Commissioner Tania Kinsella at right

News

Caribbean-American First Deputy NYPD Commish mentors high school students for NYRR Harlem 5K

By Nelson A. King

Murad Awawdeh

Court’s decision on CityFHEPS housing voucher ‘a devastating blow’: Immigration advocates

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during criminal justice roundtable

Politics

Inside Life: Caribbean-Americans United For Kamala Harris? Get Up, Stand Up!

By Vinette K. Pryce

More from Around NYC

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Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

Lawyers for Chanel Lewis filed a motion to vacate conviction in the killing of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano saying he was the victim of “racial dragnet” by the NYPD.

Judge rejects motion to vacate conviction in 2016 murder of Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach: DA

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at an event in a hard hat

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Planned Protected Time Off Law expansion goes into effect, mayor vows to pursue businesses who don’t comply

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at an event in a hard hat

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Planned Protected Time Off Law expansion goes into effect, mayor vows to pursue businesses who don’t comply