People News – Page 7 of 319 – Caribbean Life

From left, Ingrid Griffith, Kenya Johnson, and Karen Wharton.

People

Organizations partner to celebrate 100 years of Shirley Chisholm in Prospect Park

By Tangerine Clarke

Dave Matins.

Guyana

Legendary Guyanese musician Dave Martins passes at 90

By Tangerine Clarke

Honorees at the Jamaica Independence People's Ball: Clive Blackwood, left, and reggae saxophonist Dean Fraser

People

Luminaries honored at Jamaica People’s Independence Ball

By Nelson A. King

Kevin Sookdeo, Director of Operations, with Founder Tony Singh

People

Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry aims to raise funds for daily service at upcoming banquet

By Tracey Khan

A mother and daughter pictured at a past Curl Fest celebration.

Brooklyn

Curl Fest is coming to Lena Horne bandshell in Prospect Park this weekend

By Tangerine Clarke

Third from left back row is Doris Rodney, founder, and members of the Hills Social Club, holding school supplies donated to students during the very first Brooklyn/Queens Linkup Family day on July 28, in Canarsie Park on Seaview Avenue

People

The Hills Social Club host first family fun day Brooklyn/‌Queens unite 2024

By Tangerine Clarke

New York City, NY, USA, 1965. Skyline at the southern tip of Manhattan, New York City.

Business

New York City economy show strength with 30% drop in Black and Latino unemployment

By Dawn Plummer

GGRF's Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) graduates of 2024, with current GGRF board members.

Guyana

Guyanese Girls Rock Foundation celebrates achievements of young girls

By Milette Millington

Group photo of GGRF graduates and board members at the annual Scholarship & Awards Fundraising Luncheon.

Guyana

Nonprofit led by Guyanese native celebrates achievements of young girls

By Milette Millington

The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Jamaica

Clarke ‘heartbroken’ over death of congressional colleague Sheila Jackson Lee

By Nelson A. King

From left 1st Vice District Governor Jennifer Seymour Wright, Sandra Hitlall, Romeo HItlall, and Past District Governor Ingrid Andrew Campbell in Australia after he was sworn in as District Governor for Brooklyn & Queens.

Brooklyn

Romeo Hitlall sworn in as first Indo-Guyanese District Governor of Brooklyn and Queens for Lions in 106-yr history

By Tracey Khan

The late Percy Haynes.

Guyana

Guyanese author Percy Haynes celebrated for his triumph over adversity at home-going service

By Tangerine Clarke

Somwattie Jewan enjoying the fruits of her labor.

Guyana

From orphaned child to registered nurse: Somwattie’s triumph, a testament to her resilience and discipline

By Tracey Khan

Chief Amir Yakatally in his office at the New York Police Academy.

Guyana

Amir Yakatally makes history as first Guyanese Muslim chief in NYPD, spearheads training for thousands of recruits

By Tracey Khan

Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson.

Brooklyn

Haitian-born Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson makes waves in homecare industry

By Nelson A. King

Self-portrait of Laci Chisholm, owner of the dance studio Fit4Dance.

Acts of Kindness

Kindness in motion: Local woman uses dance to lift community spirits

By Milette Millington

More from Around NYC

Student scientists at KAPPA middle school don lab coats to begin harvesting their fresh grown produce in their new hydroponics lab built through a partnership with the Borough President and NY Sun Works.

Bronx students learn about gardening and science through new hydroponic classroom

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Assembly Member Raga mourns with Filipino community following tragic Lapu Lapu Day festival crash in Canada

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Assembly Member Raga mourns with Filipino community following tragic Lapu Lapu Day festival crash in Canada

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