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New York-based reggae artist Nigy Boy.

Caribbean

Nigy Boy nominated for three IRAWMA Awards

By Nelson A. King

Ravi Ragbir, right, was among the panelists during a panel discussion on immigration in Brooklyn in August 2019. Others in the photo are Elizabeth Rieser-Murphy, Esq., left, and Sonia Lin.

Belize

Clarke welcomes pardon of Trinidadian immigrant rights advocate Ravi Ragbir

By Nelson A. King

Tyriek White, author of “We Are a Haunting” (Astra Publishing House, 2023).

Books

Queens Public Library hosts talk with Brooklyn author on his debut book

By Milette Millington

President of BRIC Kristina Newman-Scott on stage during the 43rd Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Opening Night at the Prospect Park Lena Horne Bandshell on July 31, 2021 in New York City.

Jamaica

Jamaican appointed VP at the Knight Foundation

By Dawn Plummer

Semi-finals competitors are relaxed and ready for the Mid School 55-meter dash.

Sports

Fast times at Colgate Women’s Games Semi-Finals

By Colgate Women’s Games

Executive Chef Wesly Jean Simon, owner of Djon Djon Restaurant, poses in the restaurant’s kitchen.

Haiti

Rebranding Success: Djon Djon Restaurant marks a new era for Haitian-inspired dining

By Tracey Khan

Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean countries.

Barbados

The Caribbean’s Education System: What do declining pass rates reveal?

By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean countries

Council Member Farah N. Louis addresses town hall in Brooklyn on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity in July 2024.

Brooklyn

Caribbean pols join Brooklyn Dems in honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Nelson A. King

A cargo ship is seen passing through the Panama Canal, a historic passageway that accommodates thousands over many years.

Barbados

Caribbean nationals praised for helping to build the Panama Canal, President Trump plans to reclaim

By Tangerine Clarke

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021.

St Kitts and Nevis

Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order faces lawsuit

By Nelson A. King

District Leader of Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, Albert Basdeo.

Fear stalks the land

By Bert Wilkinson

Martin and Margaret Clement get ready to cut the cake.

Grenada

Grenadian Martin Clement, MBE celebrates his 95th birthday

By Nelson A. King

Members of the Clergy listen attentively as Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry, his wife beside him in the forefront, discussed the need for the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King to continue at Alliance Tabernacle, on Clarendon Road.

News

Rekindling Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy

By Dawn Plummer

St.Lucia Kings players pose for a photo after winning the Men's 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Final match between Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence Stadium on Oct. 06, 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana.

Sports

CPL 2024 viewership breaks records

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jayden Seales of the West Indies bowls during the Second One Day International between the West Indies and England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Nov. 02, 2024 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

Sports

Shakeel, Rizwan steady Pakistan after Seales opening burst

By Devika Ragoonanan

Tagenarine Chanderpaul of the West Indies bats during day one of the second cricket Test match between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba in Brisbane on Jan. 25, 2024.

Sports

CWI launches three ‘groundbreaking’ High-performance Programs

By Devika Ragoonanan

More from Around NYC

A documentary from the Bronx-based Wabi Sabi Productions was nominated for an award for "best documentary" at the Triborough Film Festival.

Bronx filmmaker nominated for an Astor Award at Triborough Film Festival

Note pad with pencils, laptop, eyeglasses, money and office supplies on wooden table, concept of tax time or tax day.

Free tax and rent relief workshops offered in Northeast Queens to help residents navigate property assessments

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Bite the dust: Food-delivery services could face uphill battle if new e-bike mandates pass City Hall

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Housing advocates rally against Mayor Adams’ block of CityFHEPS housing voucher reforms as legal battle intensifies