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Michelle Henry performs.

Trinidad & Tobago

A voice with purpose: Michelle A. Henry chronicles life through calypso

By Nelson A. King

Masqueraders during an Epic Carnival Experience tour.

Trinidad & Tobago

Epic Carnival Experience prepares for 2026 T&T Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Beres Hammond.

Music

Beres Hammond to headline star-studded lineup on 2026 Love & Harmony Cruise

By Nelson A. King

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against U.S. strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse as he makes an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026.

Venezuela

Brooklyn Dems chair denounces Trump’s actions in Venezuela

By Nelson A. King

Guyanese singer Nesta Nelson, aka 'Hot Gyal' Nesta.

Music

Guyanese ‘Hot Gyal’ Nesta rings in New Year on a ‘Ride’

By Nelson A. King

George Crooks in his office at Trelawni Place Seafood Bar & Grill, Brooklyn.|

Jamaica

Jamaica Strong concert raises over $500K for Hurricane Melissa Relief

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian Nataly Wilson, foreground, plays "The Grinch" during community caroling on the steps of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve.

Caroling, Candlelight Service welcome prelude to Christmas

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian gospel singer Ijeal Joseph sings the US National Anthem during the Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration at the Kings Country Supreme Court, Downtown Brooklyn, in June 2022.

Music

Ijeal Joseph drops ‘Perfect’

By Nelson A. King

Prof. Martin Felix delivers the featured address at the 136th Anniversary Celebration at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Caribbean

Caribbean community activists denounce Trump’s military strikes, capture of Venezuelan Prez

By Nelson A. King

UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Venezuela

UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ by military escalation in Venezuela

By Nelson A. King

Jan. 1, 2026, New York City, New York, USA: Immigrants swear in Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, with his wife India Sneed and family looking on, during a ceremony at City Hall. Zohran Mamdani was later sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City at City Hall. Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor, its first of South Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa. At 34, he is also the city's youngest mayor since the late 19th century.

Grenada

Williams inaugurated on steps of City Hall

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers Inaugural Address on Jan. 1, 2026.

News

Mamdani ‘honored’ to serve as NYC next mayor

By Nelson A. King

Trinidad and Tobago Soca superstar Machel Montano.

Music

Machel Montano named Everybody’s Person of the Year 2025

By Nelson A. King

A scene from the film “Sugar Island” directed by Johanne Gómez Terrero.

Dominican Republic

‘Sugar Island’ wins 2025 Public Award for Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color

By Nelson A. King

From left, Christopher Benjamin - community relations officer at the Consular General's office of Jamaica. Rev. Kimberley Council - Brooklyn Deputy Borough President NYC, Monique Chandler-Waterman - NYC Assemblymember, Dr. Bill Tinglin, Ariel Bowen, officer-in-charge of the Consulate General of Jamaica. Dr. Una Clarke, OD, former NYC Council Member, Jumaane D. Williams – public advocate of the City of New York, Phara Souffrant Forrest -NYC Assembly Member, Rita Joseph - NYC Council Member, and Bishop Dr. Cecil Riley.

Jamaica

Jamaican Rising Day Parade elevates heritage on US stage

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the NYS Office of Trade & Tourism on Nov. 6, 2025 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Housing

Nearly $2B for over 6,600 affordable homes

By Nelson A. King

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