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Tracey Khan

Daniel Clement (center) stands proudly in his NYPD uniform, flanked by his family, marking a milestone in the Corman family legacy.
Police & Fire

NYPD Legacy: Daniel Clement, 22, sworn in, follows family footsteps in service to NYC

By Tracey Khan
A vendor hands two bowls of fresh coconut water to a customer on Liberty Avenue, Queens, where demand for this thirst quencher peaks in the summer.
Caribbean

Coconut craze peaks in NYC’s Caribbean hubs during Summer

By Tracey Khan
Owner Barrington “Barry” Blye shares a moment with loyal clients at the grand relaunch of his beauty Bar, now welcoming guests at 1429 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn.
Business

Nailed It: Barry’s Beauty Bar reopens bigger, bolder on Flatbush Ave

By Tracey Khan
Roniesia Godfrey hosted a launch event featuring some of Guyana’s top female influencers. The signature experience included a city tour of Georgetown, a sunset river cruise on the Demerara River, and a culinary showcase with Chef Dustin, who introduced Guyana-inspired sushi.
Guyana

Roniesia Godfrey is redefining luxury tourism with All Access Guyana

By Tracey Khan
Jocelyn Rivera, founder and CEO of Pressplay Agency, The Female Manager Co., and Staff Stars, stands at the helm of three culture-driven businesses she built from the ground up.
Dominica

Rivera’s rise: From Indie music hustle to CEO of three cultural powerhouses

By Tracey Khan
Carol Thomas stands outside Just Because Salon in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, which she has transformed into a sanctuary for women living in shelters and facing difficult life transitions.
Business

How Carol Thomas helps women heal — One hairstyle at a time

By Tracey Khan
Marva Lane, Brittney “Stikxz” Williams, Nneka Nurse, Tiffane Stephens, and Shari Brown, recipients of the Caribbean HERitage Awards honoring women in food, beverage, and hospitality.
Business

Rewriting Caribbean Cuisine: Nneka Nurse puts heritage on the plate

By Tracey Khan
(Left) Essequibo Floral Lace Maxi Dress in cotton netted lace with yellow embroidered flowers and jersey lining. (Right) Essequibo Floral Lace Pant featuring custom 3D floral embroidery and five-pocket styling.
Fashion

Weaving culture into couture

By Tracey Khan
Founders Patrick Cruz and Ka-wana Jefferson inside Lost Borough Ice Cream’s Yonkers flagship, where Caribbean heritage meets handcrafted sweetness.
Dominican Republic

Yonkers’ Lost Borough Ice Cream scoops up expansion for National Ice Cream Month

By Tracey Khan
Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives.
Jamaica

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty

By Tracey Khan
From left, Natasha Persaud, Nalini Kublall, and Navita Sainchand pose outside Knockout Styles, a longtime Queens boutique they officially took over in March 2025. The three women, all of Guyanese descent, once shopped at the store as teenagers.
News

From Shoppers to owners: Three Guyanese women now run Queens fashion landmark, Knockout Style

By Tracey Khan
Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.
Arts & Theater

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan
Romesha Deen, owner of the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel in the world, poses inside her Hollis, Queens store.
Business

Queens franchise becomes world’s first Guyanese-owned Carvel and Cinnabon

By Tracey Khan
Gloribelle Perez poses with her product at a food and beverage event in New York. She continues to expand Harissa Hot Honey into a nationally recognized and trusted brand.
Business

Harissa Hot Honey grows from homemade recipe to national gourmet brand

By Tracey Khan
Dona Regis-Prosper, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer speaks during the launch.
Tourism

Breeze Travel Solutions sets stage for Caribbean Tourism revolution in New York

By Tracey Khan
Aliya Huey, co-owner of Continent Brooklyn, stands inside the dining room of the Caribbean-inspired restaurant located within the Indigo Hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Business

Continent Brooklyn: A culinary landmark of Caribbean culture and hospitality in New York

By Tracey Khan
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Join us at ICP for First Was the Abyss,
Aug. 28, 1 pm

WOPHA: First Was the Abyss — A Conversation on Women and Photography in the Caribbean
International Center of Photography

Brunch 101 is an immersive, university-s
Aug. 30, noon

Brunch 101: An Immersive Boozy Brunch Experience
Brunch 101

Get ready for a Labor Day weekend warm u
Aug. 30, 2 pm

One Love Concert returns with Caribbean vibes on Aug. 30
Kiss Entertainment Center

Join Watson Adventures on a murder myste
Aug. 30, 5 pm

Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Met Scavenger Hunt
Metropolitan Museum of Art

An entertaining night of epic dance comp
Sept. 9, 6 pm

2025 Dancing with the Queens Stars Gala
Queens Theatre

Conch Shell Productions’ Conch Shell Int
Sept. 18, 5 pm

Conch Shell International Film Festival Presents FREE Community Screening at Forest Hills Library Featuring Award-Winning Caribbean Heritage Filmmakers
Forest Hills, Queens Public Library

Conch Shell Productions (CSP), a Queens-
Sept. 25, 5:30 pm

Caribbean Heritage Voices Shine in Queens: CSP’s Bluelight Reading Series Presents Sons of an Unknown Father by Reynaldo Piniella
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills

Experience a bold new play by Chandra Th
Oct. 2, 5:30 pm

Caribbean Heritage Theatre Comes to Queens: Conch Shell Productions Presents The Buzzer by CHANDRA THOMAS
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills

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  • Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador, in a new advertising campaign for Jamaica Tourist Board, launched on August 6, 2025 Jamaica’s global airlift projected to increase for fall and winter
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  • Displaying the Vincy Flag up-front at the Vincy Day Picnic on Aug. 19 at Heckscher State Park. Vincentians converge on picture-perfect, massive Vincy Day Picnic

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