Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 7, 2024

US President Joseph Biden.

Jamaica

Biden congratulates Jamaica on 62nd Independence Anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall Recording Artist Govana

Music

Govana drops ‘Legacy’, solidifying position in dancehall music

By Nelson A. King

Angie Cruz, Edwidge Danticat, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Lorna Goodison.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Faces of the Caribbean’ features ‘vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, literature’

By Nelson A. King

Trinidad & Tobago

Indian steel giant withdraws Trinidad refinery bid

By Bert Wilkinson

The National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited (NEDCO) bestowed upon recipients in eight categories, including Innovative Entrepreneur, Female Entrepreneur Of The Year, and Arts & Culture Entrepreneur. Award recipients NEDCO board members and leaders from the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service celebrate their achievements alongside Hollywood Actress Dominique.

Trinidad & Tobago

Black Panther star Dominique Thorne honored with inaugural Diaspora Award in Trinidad

By Tracey Khan

Clive Blackwood

News

Federal Reserve Bank VP to keynote ‘Jamaica People’s Ball’ in Queens

By Nelson A. King

Sinaya Holder, 15, portrays "Goddess of Flight"

Mas Productions Unlimited ready for ‘Chromatic Kingdom’

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

congestion pricing

Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market

Tsoureki

Where to find the best Tsoureki in Astoria for Greek Easter

Sen. Addabbo to hear community concerns at ‘Java with Joe’ in Forest Hills

Dean Moses of amNewYork captured this image in August 2025 of a family separation by ICE agents at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. It was part of his year-long coverage of immigration enforcement at the facility, and its impact on families.

Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests