People News – Caribbean Life

Jamaican-born youth leader Andre A. Samuels.

People

Jamaican coach pushes churches to welcome and uplift young people

By Nelson A. King

NYPD Officer Deryck Shoy died at age 45.

St Vincent

Vincentian NYPD officer Deryck Shoy dies suddenly

By Nelson A. King

Lawyer Melissa G. Andrieux, partner at the law firm Dorf, Nelson & Zauderer LLP in Rye, New York.

Haiti

Local attorney champions workplace diversity and inclusion

By Milette Millington

Corey Steele, owner of Drink Your Fantasy, bartends at a private birthday dinner event in New York.

Trinidad & Tobago

Breaking Barriers: Mobile bartender ‘Drink Your Fantasy’ redefines industry perceptions

By Tracey Khan

Families having meals and fun.

People

Families from NYC Homeless Services get early Easter treat

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Audrey Marks displays proclamation received from Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, flanked by, (from left), Don Christian, UWI Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles and AFUWI Board Chair Dr. Cyrus McCalla.

People

AFUWI honors outstanding six at 2025 ‘The Legacy Continues’ Gala

By Nelson A. King

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QNS

Far Rockaway pastor reflects on journey from journalist to White House-honored faith leader

Chef Odean Smith prepares a signature dish blending Caribbean flavors with kosher cuisine.

Jamaica

Chef Odean Smith blends Caribbean roots with Kosher cuisine, redefining culinary boundaries

By Tracey Khan

Jamaica's Usain Bolt with his mother, Jennifer Bolt and father, Wellesley Bolt during the press conference in London, Britain, Aug. 1, 2017.

Jamaica

Usain Bolt’s dad dies after long illness

By Bert Wilkinson

Melba Moore, left, sings, with Rose Guerrier during the 11th Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards at the Queens Museum of Arts.

People

La ‘V’ en Rose Productions honors Melba Moore, others with Phenomenal Woman Award

By Nelson A. King

The exceptional contributions made by Guyanese nationals were acknowledged at the Annual Caribbean Life Impact Awards, on March 20, at Terrace on the Park in Queens. From left, JetBlue pilot Haslyn Anson Peters, Advocate Antoine B. Craigwell, owner of The Hills Restaurant in Brooklyn, Doris Rodney, Dr. Rhonda E. Phillips, and Rowtas ‘Roger” Sing, with their crystal awards. Captain Peters proudly displays his nation's Golden Arrowhead of Achievement flag.

Guyana

Guyanese nationals honored with Caribbean Impact Awards

By Tangerine Clarke

Rachel Watts leads a workshop, demonstrating her commitment to supporting educators and artists who foster creativity in students through arts education.

People

Rachel Watts: Leading the charge for Arts Education in New York City

By Tracey Khan

As Lieutenant Commander, Rennae Francis stands as the only woman among detectives in the 10th precinct’s detective squad, breaking new ground in a male-dominated field.

Dominica

From Dominica to NYPD’s top ranks

By Tracey Khan

Frankie McIntosh signed a copy of his book at the launching ceremony at Brooklyn College in November 2024.

St Vincent

Legendary Caribbean musical arranger Frankie McIntosh among five to be inducted into inaugural Vincentian Cultural Hall of Fame

By Nelson A. King

The 2025 Caribbean Impact honorees at the gala held at Terrace on the Park, Queens.

Caribbean

Outstanding luminaries honored at Gala Caribbean Impact Awards

By Nelson A. King

Aurelio Martinez receiving the Contemporary Male Artist Award at The 2018 Garifuna Music Award.

Music

Garifuna Coalition mourns death of legendary Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez

By Nelson A. King

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