People News – Caribbean Life

Jamaican native Grace Karen Henry, who runs Warriors for Christ Youth Summer Camp with her sister Arlene Henry, in Glen Drive, Kingston, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Leading with love: Jamaican native hosts Christian Camp for Children

By Milette Millington

Lawman Lynch.

Jamaica

Jamaican Lawman Lynch vies to replace Darlene Mealy in Council District 41 in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Awardees of the Trinbago Progressive Association of the USA, Inc. Annual Scholarship & Luncheon Award event held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Brooklyn.

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinbago Progressive Association, USA pays tribute to 13 community advocates

By Staff

Aisha Kelly, Norma Clarke’s great granddaughter, and a Georgia college student, presented a Proclamation from the Office of NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud during the senior citizen's 95th birthday celebration in Canarsie on May 10, 2025.

People

Canarsie’s Norma Clarke honored with State Proclamation on 95th birthday

By Tangerine Clarke

Sewett, renowned for her versatility in makeup artistry, prepares a bride for her special day, showcasing her expertise beyond SFX to include everyday beauty and glamorous looks.

Guyana

Chontelle Sewett turns dreams and nightmares into art

Tracey Khan

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

Guyana

Adrianna Younge to be honored posthumously at Guyana Independence Festivities in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

The Rev. Roger Jackson, back row, with mothers displaying their gifts.

People

Mothers lead reflections at FSUMC on Mother’s Day

By Nelson A. King

Vincentian centenarian Emmeline Nash Barbour.

St Vincent

Vincentian centenarian Emmeline Nash Barbour passes at 104

By Nelson A. King

Vice Chancellor, Dr. Paloma Mohamed, University of Guyana.

Guyana

NY Alumni celebrate 50 years of co-education at Queen’s College Guyana, honoring 8 alumnae with Jubilee Awards

By Tangerine Clarke

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

Jamaica

Bolt buries his dad. Government dubs him a national asset

By Bert Wilkinson

woman standing in front of exhibit marking history of Willowbrook State School

AMNY

‘Never go back!’ Hundreds united on Staten Island for 50-year celebration of Willowbrook State School closure decree

Jamell Henderson.

People

Jamell N.A. Henderson runs for City Council District 41

By Orlande Fleury

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

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