Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for December 26, 2024

Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, second from left, with Santa and staffers.

Caribbean politicians celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

By Nelson A. King

NYS Senator Kevin Parker left, with Noble James Vaugh of Medina Temple #19 during the toy distribution at his Brooklyn District 21 Office.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker donates over 1,000 toys at 21st District annual free Toys for Tots giveaway

By Tangerine Clarke

FILE PHOTO: Candles are seen on the sign marking the entrance to the New York City Department of Corrections Rikers Island facility in Queens, in New York

New York City to pay $92.5 million to improperly detained immigrants

By Dawn Plummer

Suriname's former President Desi Bouterse (C) and his wife Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring attend a rally at his NDP party centre, where he asked supporters to calmly wait for the High Court of Justice verdict in his appeals case against the Court Martial, in Paramaribo, on Dec. 16, 2023. The prosecution repeated the demand for 20-years jail time for his involvement in the murder of 15 people when he ruled in 1982 during his military government.

Barbados

Major probe into details of former dictator’s death

By Bert Wilkinson

Self-portrait of St. Croix native Andrew Lockhart, who has lived in NYC for more than two decades.

Acts of Kindness

Brooklyn resident spreads kindness through hospitality

By Milette Millington

Refreshing Passionfruit Sorrel Drink recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Refreshing Passionfruit Sorrel Drink

By Chris De La Rosa

Beres Hammond performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Aug. 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Haiti

Top Reggae artistes to headline Intimate Concert 2025

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Jamaica

Clarke again leads letter to Biden urging exoneration of Marcus Garvey

By Nelson A. King

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

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NYRR Mindful 5K returns Saturday with movement and meditation for Mental Health Awareness Month

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

a wall of chocolate from Chococo

British store Chococo brings aritisan chocolate to two brand new storefronts in New York City