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IOUM community liaison Hyacinth-Robinson-Goldson, center, with the Jamaican Wayne A. Wiles (King) and Barbadian Betty Thorpe (Queen) and contestants.

Barbados

Jamaican, Barbadian crowned Mechanics Order Inaugural Juneteenth Monarchs

By Nelson A. King

From left: Basil Rodney, father of Brendon Rodney; Canadian High Commissioner Emina Tudakovic; Canadian Olympian and Scholarship Recipient Brendon Rodney; Shantel Monroe, 2nd Year Student at GC Foster College; Denzil Thorpe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport; and Maurice Wilson, Principal of the C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport, pose for a group photo at the launch of Rodney's Life Beyond Sports Foundation and Scholarship Awards on May 30, 2023, at the Official Residence of Canada.

News

Canadian High Commission in JA launches Rodney’s Life Beyond Sports Foundation scholarship awards

By Nelson A. King

From left: Carlene Hunte-Nelson - BMCC President Student Government Association, CG Rondy “Luta” McIntosh, Dr. Marva Craig - BMCC VP Student Affairs and Jeremiah Hyacinth- CG St. Lucia.

SVG CG urges BMCC graduates to continue dreaming big

By Nelson A. King

A group photo at the end of the Dukler Rent Strike Rally for tenants of Rubin Dukler. Tenants from 1018 & 1074 Eastern Parkway and 1392 Sterling Place stand alongside members of Housing Organizers for People Empowerment (HOPE), people in the neighborhood, members of the Housing Justice for All coalition, staff from UHAB (Urban Homesteading Assistance Board) and Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.

Brooklyn

Crown Heights tenants rally against ‘dangerous living conditions’

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers perform in September 2022 during the Guyana Cultural Association's Folk Festival at the Old Boys & Girls High School Grounds in Brooklyn.

Food

CARIBBEAN FOOD SHOWCASE

By Nelson A. King

Hochul designates June Gun Violence Awareness Month

By Nelson A. King

Lucas Di Yorio celebrates what turned out to be the goal that allowed Club León to win the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League for the first time on June 4, 2023, at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

Sports

Club Leon downs LAFC to claim first ever CONCACAF crown

By Nelson A. King

Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams test the LinkNYC 988 crisis line.

Brooklyn

Chandler-Waterman, Williams and advocates rally for mental health awareness

By Nelson A. King

The Stukes sisters, Janessa, 16, left, and Jaydah, 17, perform liturgical dance to loud applause.

Guyana

Guyanese in Brooklyn hold all-white candlelight vigil for victims of massive fire

By Nelson A. King

Natesha describes 'Hot Boy' as Dancehall Crossover, which is entertaining, sexy, happy, energetic and of course, hot.

Music

Natesha, Mr. Easy sizzle on ‘Hot Boy’

By Nelson A. King

The Queens Rising poster promoting arts and culture.

Queens Rising: A celebration of arts and culture officially launches second year

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer, Sean Paul.

Music

Sean Paul remains on a roll

By Nelson A. King

The hero was FW Miche Naider Chery, who scored two goals to put the MLS side on their heels.

Sports

Haitian Violette’s historical win, Leon title among top SCCL moments

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian community stalwart, Cecily Mason addresses the reception.

Grenada

Grenadians hold Appreciation Party for community stalwart Cecily Mason

By Nelson A.King

The Alfa Nero yacht in Antigua.

Antigua

Antigua PM welcomes removal of super yacht Alfa Nero from sanctions list

By Nelson A. King

President Joe Biden addresses town hall meeting in Buffalo, New York.

Biden proclaims June Caribbean-American Heritage Month

By Nelson A. King

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