Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for October 20, 2025

Veronica Weekes, third from left, receives scholarship award, flanked by Dr. Virginia Bernard, RN, president of the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester Chapter of the Caribbean American Nurses’ Association, Inc. (CANA), right; Mistress of Ceremonies Wendy Lake-Ricke, RN, left; and Lorna Ferriera, RN.

Health

Aspiring Caribbean nurses awarded scholarship honoring Barbadian RN Vernese Weekes

By Nelson A. King

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's 80th session on Sept. 26, 2025.

Trinidad & Tobago

CARICOM speaks on US action in the region. T&T begs to differ

By Bert Wilkinson

President Barack Obama after he announced live on television the death of Osama bin Laden, from the East Room of the White House in Washington May 1, 2011.

’44’ The musical salute to President Barack Obama

By Vinette K. Pryce

Election day man at polls

AMNY

2025 Elections: What you need to know before voting

Book cover of “Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival” by Maria Pinto.

Books

On science, the ancestors, and digging in the dirt

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Roland Ottley, Esq. in his law office.

‘Affidavit alone won’t cut it’: Brooklyn immigration lawyer warns of stricter Green Card rules

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