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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Antigua

CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security

By Dawn Plummer

Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse among members of the clergy as Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hosted a successful Brotherhood Service, distributed Thanksgiving gifts in November 2024.

Haiti

Haitian officials debunk viral video of alleged ICE confrontation

By Nelson A. King

New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the media following President Trump's efforts to kill New York's congestion pricing on Feb. 19, 2025 in New York City.

Hochul warns ‘Big Ugly Bill’ would have devastating impacts on New York

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Kerisa Harriott (left) and Dr. Elaine Grant-Bryan, Honorary Consul for Jamaica in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also Ambassador for the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce in Georgia.

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From Dancehall to dental chair: Dr. Kerisa Harriott smiles her way to the top

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021.

James to New Yorkers: Take advantage of new ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

By Nelson A. King

NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Manhattan Federal Courthouse on Feb. 14, 2025 in New York City.

Victory of Haitian TPS holders: Labor union welcomes judge ruling

By Nelson A. King

Honorees with Mayor Eric Adams, third from left, and Hazra Ali, right. Others in photo, from left: Kevin Crown, Angela Sealy, Alexandra Actie and Jacqueline Lopardo, Esq.

St Lucia

Mayor pays tribute to five at Gracie Mansion Caribbean-American Heritage event

By Nelson A. King

Screenshot of moderator Vann R. Newkirk II, with panelists Dr. Robert Bullard, Ph.D., Jacqueline Patterson, and Kendra Pierre-Louis in conversation at the Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on June 4.

The long-term effects of environmental injustice on climate change

By Milette Millington

Former St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves.

Dominica

St. Vincent PM accuses China of election interference to reinstate Golden Passport scheme

By Bert Wilkinson

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.

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

By Tracey Khan

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo gives remarks.

Louis hosts 5th Annual Central Brooklyn Juneteenth and Teen Expo

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, (back row, fifth from left) with honorees and family members.

Grenada

Bronx celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month with honors for Caribbean Life and local trailblazers

By Nelson A. King

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QNS

Two Southeast Queens business owners celebrate 5th anniversary of JFK based restaurant

CGID President Rickford Burke.

Guyana

Guyana to seek extradition of Brooklyn activist Rickford Burke

By Bert Wilkinson

New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

News

Brooklyn Dems choose Cuomo for mayor, Levine, and Parker for NYC comptroller

By Nelson A. King

Bounty Killer performing at the Love and Harmony 2025 concert.

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Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton and Mavado to link up with ‘You Remind Me’

By Nelson A. King

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Left to right: Hon. Norman St. George, Justice Kim Adair Wilson, Hon. Patsy Goldbourne, and attorney Joey Jackson at the Bronx Supreme Court's Black History month celebration.

Judges, attorneys gather at Bronx Supreme Court to honor Black History Month

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Left to right: Hon. Norman St. George, Justice Kim Adair Wilson, Hon. Patsy Goldbourne, and attorney Joey Jackson at the Bronx Supreme Court's Black History month celebration.

Judges, attorneys gather at Bronx Supreme Court to honor Black History Month

Father Fabian Arias walking past ICE agents while advocating for immigrants

‘Take me instead’: Midtown pastor Father Fabian Arias makes fight to protect immigrants from deportation personal