People News – Page 20 of 323 – Caribbean Life

Everybody's Magazine Publisher, Herman Hall announcing Denyse Plummer as a recipient of a Trinidad & Tobago National Medal.

Trinidad & Tobago

Legendary Trinidadian Calypso Queen Denyse Plummer loses cancer battle

By Nelson A. King

David Simmons, during a community event on Aug. 2.

Guyana

For this father-daughter duo, kindness is shown through vegan food

By Milette Millington

From left, Hercules Reid, a former state Assembly candidate in Brooklyn, Naomi D. Ritter Chief Executive Officer of Finesse Institute, Community Story Teller and Former Director of Community Affairs and Communication for New York State Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham, Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman and Apostle Dr. Chloe Natacha.

People

ANS Association’s 8th Annual ‘I Rise’ Award Ceremony celebrates community empowerment

By Orlande Fleury

Dorette, Cassandra, Allman, Sadie Aarons-Campbell and longtime JPL member.

Jamaica

Jamaica’s trailblazing organization seeks a hopeful village

By Vinette K. Pryce

Dr. Hadeel Alkhairw.

Health

NYC Health+ Hospitals/‌Elmhurst announces new Executive Leadership appointments

By Staff

Honoree Kareem Cook, co-owner and chief marketing officer of Naturade giving his acceptance speech.

People

Prep For Prep Lilac Ball celebrates leadership

By Orlande Fleury

Senator Kevin Parker with his "Hall of Fame Honoree" award.

Brooklyn

Sen. Kevin Parker accepts Hall of Fame title at ANS 8th annual ‘I Rise’ ceremony

By Tangerine Clarke

Elliot “Morie” Millington.

Elliot ‘Morie’ Millington, ex-SVG national soccer captain, coach dies in NY

By Nelson A. King

Judge Dolores Dorsainvil.

Haiti

HALANY honors Haitian Americans in the judiciary

By Orlande Fleury

Jamaica

Usain Bolt statue unveiled in Florida

By Dawn Plummer

Sara Luterman (left), Carson Pickett (middle), and interpreter Isabella Olsen.

People

The significance of amplifying disabled voices

By Milette Millington

Haiti

Harvard names New York City-born Haitian 1st Black prez

By Vinette K. Pryce

Justice Wavny Toussaint, center, holds the proclamation from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Others in photo, from left Trinidad and Tobago Consul General Andre Laveau, Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, Hon. Dena Douglas and Hon. Edwina Richardson-Mendelson.

Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean-American judges honor Trinidadian jurist Wavny Toussaint

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams, left, presented proclamations to Michael Manswell and Patricia Chin. Hazra Ali, third from left.

People

Adams honors outstanding two during Caribbean-American History Month celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Guyanese-born Natasha V. Dickson-Rudder who was crowned Ms. Full-Figured USA PA Swimwear 2023 in a stunning green floor-length gown.

Fashion

Guyanese Natasha V. Dickson-Rudder crowned Ms. Full-Figured USA PA Swimwear 2023

By Tangerine Clarke

Derek Ventour, center, with Michelle Quamina, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Council Member Crystal Hudson and family members with replica of Joyce Quamina's Way street sign.

Trinidad & Tobago

Street in Crown Heights co-named after ‘Carnival Queen’ Joyce Quamina

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

The heavy-duty tow truck removed a tractor-trailor off of the Throgs Neck Expressway service road.

Tow operation clears illegally parked trucks from Throgs Neck Expressway service road

Tsoureki

Where to find the best Tsoureki in Astoria for Greek Easter

group of people wearing orange shirts in a large room

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze

woman and man on a theater stage with car in the background

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