Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 9, 2024

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken

Barbados

Barbados lone CARICOM country to participate in Americas Partnership

By Nelson A. King

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

NYC’s Asylum Application Help Center wins ABA’s Hodson Award for Public Service

By Nelson A. King

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a march amid the disputed presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela Aug. 3, 2024.

Caricom, sub grouping on Venezuelan elections

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaica Consul General to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Jamaica

JAMLEO celebrates Jamaica 62nd Independence Anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Patients who found their new home through NYC Health Hospitals’ Housing for Health initiative

Health

Housing for Health initiative houses over 1,200 patients, families

By Nelson A. King

Students showcasing their projects upon completing their training.

News

Humanitarian Mission in Berbice faces financial crisis despite notable achievements

By Tracey Khan

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