Tangerine Clarke, Author at Caribbean Life

Models wearing colorful designs from AJYI Variety Store during a June 4 Afro-Caribbean fashion show on the Dorothy L. Goosby Plaza in celebration of Caribbean Heritage at Hempstead Town Hall. Other colorfully dressed audience members look on.

Hempstead brings cultural pride to Caribbean American Heritage Month observance

By Tangerine Clarke

Second from left, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, followed by Officer-in-Charge at the Consulate General of Jamaica, Ariel Bowen; Dr. Bill Tinglin, JDRP chairman; Sheldon Peter, consul general, Commonwealth of Dominica; Bishop Dr. Cecil Riley; and Dr. Ionie Pierce. The gathering attended the May 29 launch of the inaugural Jamaica Day Rising parade at the Consulate General of Jamaica located at 300 E 42nd Street, Manhattan.

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Plans for Jamaica Day Rising take shape at Manhattan Consulate General of Jamaica

By Tangerine Clarke

From left: Advisor Fazal Yusuff; Guyana Consul General to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson; Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett; Ambassador Trishala Persaud; and Chair, CARICOM Consular Corps, Consul General of St. Lucia to New York Jeremiah Hyacinth, toast to Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary in the Helen Marshall Cultural Centre on May 26, 2026.

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Guyana celebrates 60 years of independence with flag-raising, cultural explosion at Queens Borough Hall

By Tangerine Clarke

Dancers go through their paces at last year's Caribbean American Heritage Month cultural presentation at the Hempstead Town Board celebration.

Caribbean American Heritage Month marks 20 years

By Tangerine Clarke

Members of the Guyana Cultural Association NY Inc. from left (front-row) Verna Walcott-White, Akoyaw Rudder, and Rose October join musicians and audience members during a finale performance in the Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House Museum on May 24 at a pop-up concert to celebrate Guyana's 60th (Diamond Jubilee) Independence Anniversary Day on May 26, 2026.

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CGA folk festival pop-up concert celebrates Guyana’s 60th Independence in Prospect Park

By Tangerine Clarke

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Kim Council, presented a Proclamation to "Hey Sexy Lady" singer Shaggy, a Grammy winner, in Little Caribbean, Brookly. Partly-hidden, left, is Council Member Rita Joseph. Partly-hidden far right, is Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. May 19, 2026 was proclaimed Shaggy Day by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso declares May 19 ‘Shaggy Day’ in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

The Mamdani administration unveiled five custom-wrapped NYC Ferry vessels that celebrate the identity of each borough and will remain in service through the end of summer.

Mamdani unveils new ferry designs, announces additional service ahead of FIFA World Cup

By Tangerine Clarke

Community Board 9 Chairperson Sherry Algredo (left) presented Dr. Veronica Wiltshire (center) with an Award for her outstanding work in medicine and community service, as Dhanpaul Narine looks on, at a May 2 Honoring Hometown Heroes presentation by the Queens Book Fair.

Books

Queens Book Fair honors hometown heroes at Queens Library

By Tangerine Clarke

Family members from left, sitting, nephew Linden Levi, Son Jermone Serrao, Mrs. Eulah Evelyn Levi-Marque, Consulate staffers, Nacifa Watson, and Fazia Khusial, a family friend, and standing, Daughter-in-law, Judy Boyce-Serrao.

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A century of life: Eula Marques credits church and childhood

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, left, presented a Proclamation to Rapper and Civic Leader Moses Shyne Barrow, alongside Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at East Flatbush Young Men’s Mentorship Expo on Saturday, April 25.

News

Antonio Reynoso honors Shyne with Key to Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Image via mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com

News

Happy Mother’s Day 2026

By Tangerine Clarke

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues, left, presented Chef Delven Adams, proprietor of the Backyard Cafe in Georgetown, with a plaque in recognition of being listed as one of Time Magazine’s 2026 greatest places on the planet to visit.

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Backyard Cafe goes global: Delven Adams earns TIME’s Top 100 Honor

By Tangerine Clarke

News

Sandra and Jules keep tie-dye thriving at 22 years

By Tangerine Clarke

Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, left, with Consul General of Guyana to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, raised their glasses at a previous reception to commemorate Guyana's Republic Anniversary. The two diplomats will collaborate to host scheduled events to celebrate Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary.

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Guyana launches Diamond Jubilee with Homecoming celebrations

By Tangerine Clarke

International recording artist Juke Ross, the Guyanese-born singer-songwriter recently hailed by Rolling Stone for his "aching" and "soulful" sound. Here he is jamming to his song "Coffee Love," which serves as a vibrant visual love letter to Guyana’s capital.

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Juke Ross drops ‘Coffee Love,’ a cinematic ode to Guyana

By Tangerine Clarke

This beautiful collection is from designer Gwendoline Kara/ Lady Black Boutique. Models: Sergio, Anyah, Jasmin, Briana, Candice, Patrica,Verona, Milani, Jayden, and Keanna.

Fashion

Fashion meets Jazz New Orleans style, presented by Jackie Love

By Tangerine Clarke

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