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Nusrat.Shova (left) and her husband Navin Shivpal. Shivpal is the CEO of Cottage Home Care Services (CHCS) and the Brooklyn Institute of Vocational Training (BIVT).

Guyana

For this Guyanese native, kindness is everything

By Milette Millington

David Weinstein, chief executive officer, Nursing Lifetime of Excellence, recipient, Simone Ross, RN, and Ann Whyte Akinyooye, chief nursing officer, during the National Nursing Award Ceremony.

Health

National Nursing Week of Excellence Award Ceremony honors McKinney’s staff

By Tangerine Clarke

People

Haitian artist Wyclef Jean to be honored

By Nelson A. King

Doris Fordyce seated with her son Gladwyn and his wife Evelyn (left), Sen. Persaud, center, and Ms. Fordyce's daughter, Paula.

Guyana

Persaud honors Guyanese centenarian Doris Letitia Fordyce with proclamation on reaching 104

By Nelson A. King

Bill Perkins

Williams, Adrienne Adams pay tribute to Bill Perkins

By Nelson A. King

Antoine Craigwell

Guyana

Guyanese national to receive Clifford W. Beers Award

By Tangerine Clarke

Pastor Robert McBarnett addresses gala dinner.

Grenada

St. Matthias Charities, Inc. honors Carriacou-born pastor

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Cynthia Sterling-Fox.

Trinidad & Tobago

Dr. Cynthia Sterling-Fox cultivates ‘dynamic’ nursing professionals

By Nelson A. King

Dominique Whyte giving a presentation on her project.

Jamaica

Young Jamaican scientist’s research helps protect the environment

By Milette Millington

Dr. Illouise Murillo-Tucker.

Belize

Retired Belizean nurse devoted to the disenfranchised mental health population

By Nelson A. King

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph presents the Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award to Harry Belafonte.

Jamaica

‘Jamaica Farewell’— Ode to an iconic actorvist

By Vinette K. Pryce

People

Caribbean legislators ‘heartbroken’ on passing of Harry Belafonte

By Nelson A. King

Former UN Ambassador Dennie Wilson at CACCI honor ceremony in July 2014.

NY community pays last respects to former SVG Ambassador Dennie Wilson

By Nelson A. King

Judge Rowan Wilson.

Courts

Hochul hails confirmation of Judge Rowan Wilson as NY’s first Black chief justice

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams delivers remarks during a reception in honor of Garifuna Heritage.

People

Adams hosts historic Garifuna celebration at Gracie Mansion

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Community Foundation CEO Jocelynne Rainey speaking during BCF's Spark Breakfast, held on March 14, 2023.

People

Brooklyn nonprofit CEO leads with kindness

By Milette Millington

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