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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

Families having meals and fun.

People

Families from NYC Homeless Services get early Easter treat

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Audrey Marks displays proclamation received from Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, flanked by, (from left), Don Christian, UWI Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles and AFUWI Board Chair Dr. Cyrus McCalla.

People

AFUWI honors outstanding six at 2025 ‘The Legacy Continues’ Gala

By Nelson A. King

pastor

QNS

Far Rockaway pastor reflects on journey from journalist to White House-honored faith leader

Chef Odean Smith prepares a signature dish blending Caribbean flavors with kosher cuisine.

Jamaica

Chef Odean Smith blends Caribbean roots with Kosher cuisine, redefining culinary boundaries

By Tracey Khan

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

Jamaica

Usain Bolt’s dad dies after long illness

By Bert Wilkinson

Melba Moore, left, sings, with Rose Guerrier during the 11th Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards at the Queens Museum of Arts.

People

La ‘V’ en Rose Productions honors Melba Moore, others with Phenomenal Woman Award

By Nelson A. King

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