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Several survivors, thrivers, and supporters joined Allison Alexis, third from left, sitting at her Seventh Annual Cancer Awareness candlelight vigil on Oct. 18 in Queens. Assembly Member Khaleel, fourth standing in the back row, was among the supporters.

Health

Breast cancer survivor Allison Alexis hosts 7th annual candlelight vigil

By Tangerine Clarke

Board Members of Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry, from left, are Bill Wong, Farida Manoharlall, Kevin Sookdeo, Rudy Manoharlall, Tony Singh, and Roger Gary.

People

Calvary’s Mission fundraises to build a grocery-store-type pantry in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

CANA/BMW Chapter members pose with a proclamation held by Dawn Africa, DNP, RN, sixth from left, and Dahniel Samuel.

Health

CANA’s BMW Chapter honors Barbadian Aston Greenidge, African-American Lloyd Griffin

By Nelson A. King

Politician Jenifer Rajkumar.

People

Jenifer Rajkumar raises $240,000 in campaign funds for NYC Comptroller seat

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidadian attorney Gemma Thomas-Ahayse.

Health

‘The fright from the cancer diagnosis is still quite unbearable’: Trinidadian attorney Gemma Thomas-Ahyase

By Nelson A. King

High school senior Victor Bergman.

People

High school senior empowers his community by helping those in need

By Milette Millington

The women's section of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Band.

People

Trinidad Police Band women to headline 36th Annual SUNSHINE Awards on Saturday, Oct. 19

By Nelson A. King

Neighbors Deniese Hariman and Shellyann Sankar have been missing for 25 years.

Trinidad & Tobago

Candlelight vigil held in remembrance of Queens girls who have been missing for 25 years

By Tracey Khan

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph addresses 67th Annual Breakfast Fundraiser in April 2024.

People

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions prez elected to lead CACCI

By Nelson A. King

Retired sprinter Usain Bolt.

Jamaica

Bolt wants to know who stole his fortune

By Bert Wilkinson

Mickalia Forrester-Ewen, Miss Grenada USA addressed ceremony at Nutmeg House, with Cecily Mason, president of the Grenadian-American Ex-Teacherss Association in background.

Grenada

Miss Grenada USA reflects on one-year-reign

By Nelson A. King

Sabrina Wright, owner of Golden Sugar Bakery, is lovingly known by her customers as the “Cake Lady.”

Guyana

Golden Sugar Bakery: How Sabrina Wright turned $19.84 Into a six-figure cake business

By Tracey Khan

Best-selling author and publicist Angelo Ellerbee.

Newark lavishes honors on iconic Jersey’s native son

By Vinette K. Pryce

Awardees with Cecily Mason, second from left, and Consul General Raphael M. Brizan, back right.

Grenada

Grenadian-American Ex-Teachers’ group awards students in essay, poetry contests

By Nelson A. King

Assistant Chief Ruel Stephenson is one of the highest-ranked Jamaicans in the NYPD.

Jamaica

Ruel Stephenson’s inspiring journey of resilience and leadership: From truck driver to NYPD Assistant Chief

By Tracey Khan

Stephanie Denise Gibson, center, receives an award from retired Justice Sylvia G. Ash to her left, flanked by Naomi Henry, Andrea Dawes, and Dr. Cynthia Sterling-Fox, L-R.

People

T&T Nurses Association honors outstanding two, awards scholarships

By Nelson A. King

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