People News – Page 20 of 322 – Caribbean Life

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.

Caribbean

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

Artist Atim Annette Oton.

Kindness is best shown through art for this Nigerian native

By Milette Millington

Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix addressed scholarship reception in early November 2022 on the launching of Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Foundation's scholarship in her honor.

Barbados

Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration: Caribbean jurist Sylvia Hinds-Radix serves as NYC Corporation counsel

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica

Florida woman justifies shooting Black woman with ‘stand your ground’ plea

By Vinette K. Pryce

Robert Randolph with Debrah Cox from 2022 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Juneteeth UNITYFEST.

People

The Robert Randolph Foundation, brainchild of Juneteenth Unityfest hosts 2nd BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn, June 17

By Tangerine Clarke

Naomi James Sweet[ish] - selling baked goods at Baruch's Marketplace campus event.

St Lucia

Caribbean heritage inspires this first-generation student and business owner

By Milette Millington

From left: Carlene Hunte-Nelson - BMCC President Student Government Association, CG Rondy “Luta” McIntosh, Dr. Marva Craig - BMCC VP Student Affairs and Jeremiah Hyacinth- CG St. Lucia.

St Vincent

SVG CG urges BMCC graduates to continue dreaming big

By Nelson A. King

President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senator Kevin Parker and Woman of Distinction honoree, Haitian-born Mildred Marie Lovell at the New York State Capital, Albany on May 16.

People

Sen. Kevin Parker honors Mildred Marie Lovell as woman of distinction

By Tangerine Clarke

Founder of Calvary's Mission Food Pantry ,Tony Singh, left, next to Kevin Sookdeo, Diandra, Nadia Sookdeo, and Roger Gary, at Calvary's Mission Food Pantry 2nd Annual Fundraising gala at Terrace on the Park, to raise funds to combat food insecurity.

People

Gala raises funds to help Calvary’s mission to combat food insecurity

By Tangerine Clarke

General Assembly holds an informal interactive dialogue with Dennis Francis, permanent representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations, candidate for the position of President of the General Assembly for the 78th session.

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago’s Ambassador Dennis Francis to lead UN’s General Assembly

By Tangerine Clarke

Grenadian community stalwart, Cecily Mason addresses the reception.

Grenada

Grenadians hold Appreciation Party for community stalwart Cecily Mason

By Nelson A.King

Music

Go With The Flo

By Flo Anthony

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso sixth from left, with honorees during a Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Borough Hall.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Boro Prez Antonio Reynoso hosts Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

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Holden Vets

Holden says City Council wants veterans to ‘drop dead’

Holden Vets

Holden says City Council wants veterans to ‘drop dead’

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker officially retired on Dec. 19 with a walkout ceremony.

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker officially retires