Tangerine Clarke, Author at Caribbean Life – Page 13 of 47

Mayor Eric Adams, next to First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, addresses a large audience at Guyana's 58th Independence Anniversary at Bowling Green, NYC, on May 24.

Guyana

Mayor Adams calls New York the Georgetown of America

By Tangerine Clarke

A young lady receiving a manicure treatment, compliments of Abryana Henry owner of "A Marie Make-up Artistry", during Sen. Kevin Parker's 15th Annual Prom Dress giveaway, at Samuel J. Tilden Educational Campus.

News

Senator Kevin Parker’s 15th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway outfits 300 young women in style

By Tangerine Clarke

A colorfully dressed group of nationals, family and friends, pose with Ambassadors Michael E. Brotherson, and Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Don Clavin, Trudy King, Leroy Beresford, Metro Plus Health, Clariona D. Griffith, Bibi Alli, Sherry Williams, staff of the Consulate, Mission, and others.

Guyana

Hempstead Town Board celebrates Guyanese heritage at 58th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyanese-born Sheon O Sampson, a debenor dresser, who is the owner and CEO of Caribbean Power Jam Radio, located at 169 Remson Ave. in Brooklyn, celebrates eight successful years broadcasting stirring entertainment, and inspiring content to the community.

Power Jam Radio celebrates 8th anniversary with millions of fans, inspiring programming

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, Mark Dei, Barbados, VP, Ghana Caribbean Association; Malissa Garner, Guyana, events director (and champion of the initiative) for the GCA; Akwasi Abadio, Ghana, director of the Diaspora Affairs, and Kevoy Burton, Jamaica, president, GCA.

Africa

First Caribbean Week Ghana to take center stage from June 1 – 8, 2024, in Accra, Ghana

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams.

Guyana

Mayor Adams to attend Guyana’s 58th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Bowling Green

By Tangerine Clarke

Male dancer of the Kofago Dance Ensemble during the 2022 Queensboro Dance Festival.

Dance

Queensboro Dance Festival returns with 30 free dance performances, new partnership

By Tangerine Clarke

Campers enjoy a board game in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn to start a previous Summer Series Workshop, as part of the Guyana Folk Festival calendar of events.

Arts & Entertainment

Guyana Folk Festival marks 23rd anniversary: Seeking volunteers for Summer Workshop Series!

By Tangerine Clarke

Sherry Algreo and son, Joseph, and friends walked around Phil “Scooter Rizzuto Park/Smokey Oval, in Richmond Hill, on May 4, to bring awareness to Autism and Developmental Disabilities, at the second annual walk.

Health

Loved ones unite: 2nd Annual Autism and Developmental Disabilities Walk draws families and community support in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

A colourful, marching band danced through the streets of Havana, as tourists looked on.

Cuba

Cuban cultural expression flourishes: Music, cuisine, and artistry reflect freedom of expression

By Tangerine Clarke

Black woman, mothers day and hug with flowers on sofa for love, box or gift to mom in home. Woman, bouquet and senior mama with wow, smile or happy for surprise, celebration or birthday on couch

News

Happy Mother’s Day!

By Tangerine Clarke

President of APC Community Services, Dr. Janice Emanuel-McLean, left, presents, First Deputy Commissioner NYPD, Tania Kinsella with an award for her outstanding contributions. Next to her, is District 46 Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, who presented a citation to the Law Enforcement officer at the April 14 Awards Gala that raised funds for a medical mission to Trinidad from May 13-27.

Trinidad & Tobago

APC Community Services and Trinbago Progressive Association celebrate milestones, raise funds for medical mission

By Tangerine Clarke

Big smiles, and the wave of Guyana's Golden Arrowhead flag, for President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali at Kings County Hospital Center, during his very first walkabout in Brooklyn on April 19.

News

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali tours Kings County Hospital, encourages unity, during first walkabout in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

The ribbon cutting ceremony to open up-scale restaurant Le Chai on April 16, attracted a large crowd. From left, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Kenneth Marble, a supporter, (partly hidden), co-owners, Sting International, David L. Thomas, Carlson Small, daughter Madelynn Thomas cutting the ribbon, Camille Hastick, Councilmember Farah Louis, and a Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.

Food

Le Chai Asian Flare restaurant attracts large crowd at grand ribbon-cutting opening

By Tangerine Clarke

Honorees from left: Wadson Fils - chief operating officer (Big Apple Care), Malvina Brabham, Monique Okumakpeyi (AKA president Delta Rho Omega Chapter), Bernice Kingsberry, Cheryl Hall - executive director of Caribbean's Women Health Association, Senator Kevin Parker, Kristina M. Legrand, Tonya Ores - NHS CEO, Kim O’Neal president of Eta Nu Sigma Chapter, Brooklyn Alumnae, and Hassan Bakiriddin representing his wife Joan Alexander-Bakiriddin.

Brooklyn

First HERstory Awards honor the exceptional work of women in their respective community

By Tangerine Clarke

Executive Director of Sesame Flyers, Curtis Nelson.

Brooklyn

Sesame Flyers set to perform at first Public Arts festival at Floyd Bennett Field, April 19-21

By Tangerine Clarke

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