Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life

Democratic Assembly candidate Michael Bailey's plan looks to support longtime businesses in Central Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Assembly candidate Michael Bailey unveils plan to keep Black, Caribbean and immigrant-owned businesses in Central Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Leslie Campbell died on May 3 at age 67.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate General opens book of condolence for former Minister of State Leslie Campbell

By Nelson A. King

Jemere Morgan's new single, Know Better," is a soulful reggae love ballad.

Music

Jemere Morgan rises in modern reggae with ‘Know Better’

By Nelson A. King

A group shot at the Crown of Care Gala – Scholarship Fundraising Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the elegant El Caribe Country Club on Strickland Avenue in Brooklyn.

Trinidad & Tobago

Brooklyn’s Trinbago Progressive Association honors ‘nursing excellence’

By Nelson A. King

Battery Dance will begin on Aug. 10 with dynamic community workshops led by selected local dance groups.

Dance

Battery Dance to host free performances in Wagner Park

By Nelson A. King

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Jayden Adrian will serve as grand marshals for the Guyana Diamond Jubilee Independence parade in Brooklyn, New York.

Guyana

Yvette Clarke named grand marshal for Guyana Diamond Jubilee Independence Parade in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

The Rev. Derwin Grant, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, left, with honorees on Mother's Day 2026.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Trinity Methodist Church honors 21 seniors

By Nelson A. King

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Haitian group condemns Trump’s new green card policy

By Nelson A. King

Murad Awawdeh

Advocates claim New York State budget fails to fully deliver for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2026.

Trump faces criticism over new policy requiring Caribbean green card seekers to return home to apply

By Nelson A. King

Marian Makeba in Mama Africa.

Movies

ADIFF celebrates over 30 years of ArtMattan Films

By Nelson A. King

Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is led by Executive Director Melissa Smey.

Music

Miller Theatre looks ahead to 2026-27 season

By Nelson A. King

From left to right: Shania (Forrester Creative Renaissance Fund), sitting on a chair in the corner; Karl Bigby (Faceless Studios), Meschida Philip (MProjekts Creative Group), and TAMCC students who shadowed the audition/workshop event in addition to people who came in to audition.

Grenada

NYC x Grenada Film collaboration expands creative opportunities for emerging Caribbean talent

By Nelson A. King

Athletes from Charles E. Mills Secondary School (CEMSS) in St. Kitts and Nevis display a plaque won at Penn Relays, flanked by management: Deputy Consul General Kressell Daniel, left; and Kylla Herbert, left, coordinator of the St. Kitts and Nevis Penn Relays initiative.

St Kitts and Nevis

Herbert hails CEMSS Penn athletes ‘excellence’

By Nelson A. King

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador to the United Nations Vynette Frederick addresses ceremony. SPOONY General Secretary Kenneth Williams is in background.

SPOONY, local officials honor mothers

By Nelson A. King

US Virgin Islands dancehall recording artist Kruziano, left, with award-winning US producer BL Tha Hook Slaya.

Music

USVI recording artist Kruziano working on new single ‘I’ll Be There for the Weekend’

By Nelson A. King

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