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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Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announce takedown of major Bronx auto theft ring

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and State Sen. Mike Gianaris take sledger hammers to a wall at the site of Mount Sinai Queens' new ICU. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Mount Sinai Queens hosts wall-shattering ceremony for new ICU facility in Astoria

housing where new yorkers live

Over 5,000 families in jeopardy: New data shows where New Yorkers most at risk of losing their COVID-era rental assistance live

eggs in grocery store amid higher prices

Op-ed | Mamdani should work with, not compete against, the retail food industry to boost affordability