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Kenneth "Papa" Chisholm celebrates his 100th birthday.

Jamaica

Kenneth ‘Papa’ Chisholm hits 100, celebrated across generations

By Nelson A. King

The late business icon and former senator, Don Wehby, speaking in the Jamaican Parliament.

Jamaica

Don Wehby, Jamaican business icon dies at 62

By Dawn Plummer

Family members and friends gathered on July 13, 2025, to honor outstanding students at the 4th Annual Empowering Dreams Across Borders: The McGowan Foundation, Inc.

Guyana

Dream big: McGowan Foundation awards bright futures at 4th Annual Gala

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Jamaica

Wrongfully deported to Africa? Jamaica says it didn’t turn anyone away

By Bert Wilkinson

Barbados

Caribbean pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey Singh

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions - The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino's on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.

Barbados

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley snags Humanitarian Award

By Vinette K. Pryce

Graduates display their certificates.

People

‘Graduates in Faith’ recognized at FSUMC

By Nelson A. King

Honorees with Mayor Eric Adams, third from left, and Hazra Ali, right. Others in photo, from left: Kevin Crown, Angela Sealy, Alexandra Actie and Jacqueline Lopardo, Esq.

St Lucia

Mayor pays tribute to five at Gracie Mansion Caribbean-American Heritage event

By Nelson A. King

Yvonne Peters makes grand entrance at her retirement party.

St Vincent

Pageant founder Yvonne Peters retires from Transit, reflects on remarkable journey

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican Kavelle O. Christie, founder and CEO of Orion 360 Health, LLC.

Jamaica

Marquis Who’s Who honors Jamaican health strategist Kavelle Christie

By Dawn Plummer

Keith Rowley, Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, speaks during a plenary session of the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, June 10, 2022.

Trinidad & Tobago

Rowley set to reengage in volcanology research

By Bert Wilkinson

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

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