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From orphaned child to registered nurse: Somwattie’s triumph, a testament to her resilience and discipline

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Attendees of the Chase Business mixer pose for a picture following the presentation.

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Carib Biz Network empowers Caribbean entrepreneurs in New York City

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Chief Amir Yakatally in his office at the New York Police Academy.

Guyana

Amir Yakatally makes history as first Guyanese Muslim chief in NYPD, spearheads training for thousands of recruits

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Caribbean Media Awards: From left, Romardo Lyons from TVJ Jamaica, Kaitlyn McNab, Teen Vogue, Kenneth Bryan, minister for Tourism & Ports of the Cayman Islands, Melissa Noel, ESSENCE and Brent Pinheiro of the Trinidad Guardian.

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Caribbean Media Awards 2024: A celebration of excellence in promoting tourism

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People come from all over the Caribbean and converge in Anguilla to join and celebrate.

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Anguilla Summer Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary

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Founder of Queens Book Fair and Literary Festival Dr. Dhanpaul Narine with honorees of the Indo-Caribbean heritage celebrations Dr. Basdeo Mangru and Sherry Algredo.

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Queens Book Fair and Literary Festival: Six years of empowering and educating the community

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Danny Persaud, part owner of Tropical Isle Roti Shop, stands in front of his restaurant on Liberty Ave & Lefferts Blvd.

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Tropical Isle Roti Shop: A culinary gem in the heart of Little Guyana and beyond

By Tracey Khan

Naala Royale-Holder, owner of Dunns River Lounge, celebrates her 20th anniversary in business, surrounded by Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Legislator Scott Davis, Minority Affairs Executive Director Lionel Chitty, President of Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce Ed Asip, and employees during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Celebrating 20 years of Dunns River Lounge: A culinary jewel in Rockville Centre

By Tracey Khan

United Airlines Airbus Captain Anthony Greene.

Guyana

From Guyana to the international skies: Anthony Greene’s journey to becoming a pilot

By Tracey Khan

Nigy Boy during his graduation celebration.

Music

Visually impaired dancehall artist Nigy Boy graduates from Stony Brook University with a double major in Bachelor of Arts

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Waterfall Lounge & Bar is located at 4703 Church Ave., Brooklyn, New York.

Business

Waterfall Lounge: A family legacy of culinary excellence and community

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Owner of 'Just Because Hair Therapy Salon' Carol Thomas.

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Hair care pioneer Carol Thomas shares entrepreneurial insights, revolutionizing hair care in Black and Brown communities

By Tracey Khan

Masicka performed at the Climate Smart Concert to a sold-out crowd at UBS Arena.

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Climate Smart Concert rocks UBS Arena with Reggae vibrations for a cause

By Tracey Khan

Jody and Lancelot Ferguson - Founders of Essence of Love Retreat.

Jamaica

Young couple fostering Black love with ‘Essence of Love Retreat’ in Jamaica

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Neil Curtis, founder of Farm Up Jamaica.

Jamaica

NY concert spearheads climate action: Jada Kingdom, Masicka, and others unite for urgent climate awareness

By Tracey Khan

CEO of GloFace LLC, Devindra Mohanlall.

Business

Devindra Mohanlall: Breaking stereotypes and empowering women through makeup artistry

By Tracey Khan

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