Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for November 15, 2024

Abena Amory entertained patrons last month at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Music

Brooklyn singer Abena Amory ‘destined to accomplish great things’

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

Antigua

Caribbean leaders point to unstable weather at COP 29

By Bert Wilkinson

baker

QNS

From $19 to Six Figures: Rosedale baker turns pandemic setback into flourishing cake business

Rev Henry Fury accepts an award from Pastor Peter, CRE, for 25 years as Moderator of Session. Elder Judy Selman, Clerk of Session, is also present.

Movies

Kingslawn United Presbyterian Church honors outstanding four during 87th anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Tiffani Sahai, owner of Trini Street Food (second from left) with her team.

Trinidad & Tobago

A taste of Trinidad in Long Island: How Tiffani Sahai’s Food Truck is filling a Caribbean flavor gap

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