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Valcia Williams's son, Nicholas Charles, holds a plaque, and daughter, Noelani Charles, holds a certificate. Valcia Williams is in a white usher dress; her mother, Catherine Williams, is left. They are flanked by members of the UWF Special Recognition Committee. UWF President Marlene Ferguson is at right.

Religion

United Women in Faith honors Vincentian Valcia Williams with ‘Mother of the Year’ award

By Nelson A. King

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks at the Progressive Democratic Political Association during the Women Celebrating Women 2026 Sapphire Awards on May 3.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s PDPA honors NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver with ‘Woman of Courage Award’

By Nelson A. King

Amanda St. Louis, the owner of La’Mode BK in Crown Heights.

Food

Caribbean-owned restaurant marks three-year milestone in Crown Heights

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Immigrant advocacy group hails Mamdani’s proposed budget

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica

Masicka ‘run tings’: Jamaican dancehall heavyweight delivers three standout releases

By Nelson A. King

Konshens, left, with Kemar Highcon.

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album

By Nelson A. King

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026.

Guyana

Leaders of Canada and Guyana emphasize ‘strong’ ties

By Nelson A. King

Fenimore Street United Methodist's Gospel Choir pays tribute to Marva Sobers.

Trinidad & Tobago

FSUMC bids farewell to Trinidadian ‘Marvelous Marva’ Sobers

By Nelson A. King

Democratic representatives protest on the floor of the Tennessee House of Representatives during a special session, opposing efforts by the state's Republican leadership in redistricting congressional election maps, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., May 7, 2026.

Politics

Rep. Clarke rips Tennessee’s ‘rigged’ congressional maps

By Nelson A. King

Justice Douglas gives an acceptance speech.

Court

Kings County Criminal Bar Association honors Caribbean-American Justice Dena Douglas with ‘Judge of the Year’ award

By Nelson A. King

Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel marches in a May Day parade, in Havana, Cuba May 1, 2026.

Cuba

Trump administration sanctions target Cuba’s military, elites

By Nelson A. King

Romaine Virgo.

Music

Romain Virgo set to perform at UBS Arena on Mother’s Day

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Jacqueline Dr. Jacqueline Gaymes-Jones, left, receives award from Maxine Mayers.

SVG GHS Alumni New York honors prominent dentist, humanitarian Dr. Jacqueline Gaymes-Jones

By Nelson A. King

Lady Da Flame's single, "No One Like You (Remake)," featuring Sanchez, leads the newly-released EP, "The Journey."

Music

Lady Da Flame, Sanchez unite for ‘No One Like You’

By Nelson A. King

Rodrick Daley was the Jamaican-born chair of Community Board 17.

Jamaica

Brooklyn’s Caribbean community ‘heartbroken’ over passing of CB 17 chair Jamaican Rodrick Daley

By Nelson A. King

A retirement dedication to Caribbean Life's Michael Kevin Williams.

News

‘It was a nice run’: Caribbean Life editor Kevin Williams announces retirement

By Nelson A. King

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