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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with students and personnel of BK International High School Food Pantry. The politician launched a resource drive to support Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Essential items could be dropped off at Borough Hall until Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

Hurricane Relief

BP Reynoso leads Jamaica Relief Drive — Donations open through Nov. 26

By Tangerine Clarke

Sitting in front with plaques, journalist and humanitarian Michael Wattkis and Dr. Montrae Calhoun Thomas, a pediatrician in New Jersey who were honored at the Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) Black Tie gala in NJ. Looking on are some of the board members of the CMM.

Hurricane Relief

CMM Black-Tie Gala turned into hurricane relief for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Hurricane Relief

Music for a Cause

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer, Sean Paul.

Music

Sean Paul Foundation expands hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Richie Stephens.

Hurricane Relief

Richie Stephens, reggae stars bring relief to Jamaica in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

By Nelson A. King

Former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson.

Jamaica

United efforts for hurricane recovery in Jamaica

By Dawn Plummer

Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Grenada

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, gestures alongside members of her family during her election night watch party, after her opponent, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, won Virginia's election, in Leesburg, Virginia, U.S., Nov. 4, 2025.

People

Jamaican, Republican, Lieutenant loses bid for Governor of Virginia

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

People

Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica

By Dawn Plummer

David Rodigan and Barry G at Groovin 2019.

People

Jamaican Diaspora broadcasters remember iconic radio host Barry G

By Nelson A. King

Andrieneke Hyman, 13, looks at her wet notebook in her damaged room, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Auchindown, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, Nov. 3, 2025.

Cuba

Hurricane Melissa’s Wrath

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaica's new Ambassador to the United States, retired Major General, Antony Anderson.

Jamaica

Jamaica’s U.S. Embassy to lead Diaspora disaster coordination efforts

By Dawn Plummer

Gold medallist Noah Lyles of United States celebrates on the podium with silver medallist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and bronze medallist Fred Kerley of United States.

Sports

Noah Lyles donates essential supplies to Jamaica

By Devika Ragoonanan

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Immigration

NYIC urges Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Drone view of vehicles driving along a flooded road, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica, Nov. 2, 2025.

Cuba

JAH live: JAH JAH guide: Africa unite for Jamrock

By Vinette K. Pryce

Dr. Dawn Marie Silvera, left, with friend, supporter and Jamaican compatriot Icilda Sibley at the Gala 28th Annual Vernese Weeks Scholarship Luncheon of the Bronx-Manhattan-Westchester (BMW) Chapter of the New York-based Caribbean-American Nurses Association (CANA) at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx.

Health

Jamaican Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Dawn Marie Silvera extols ‘sacred call of nursing’

By Nelson A. King

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