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Jilicia Leitch continues her recovery in New York after surviving a brutal acid attack, holding onto faith as she seeks reconstructive surgery and healing.

Guyana

‘I forgive him’: Acid attack survivor Jilicia Leitch holds on to faith, seeks surgery in U.S.

By Tracey Khan

International recording artist Juke Ross, the Guyanese-born singer-songwriter recently hailed by Rolling Stone for his "aching" and "soulful" sound. Here he is jamming to his song "Coffee Love," which serves as a vibrant visual love letter to Guyana’s capital.

Movies

Juke Ross drops ‘Coffee Love,’ a cinematic ode to Guyana

By Tangerine Clarke

The unbranded tools for a cricket player

Sports

Dehring: Olympic pathway a boost for regional cricket

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies' Hayley Matthews celebrates after reaching her half-century during the Women's Cricket T20 World Cup match against England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Oct. 15, 2024.

Sports

Mathews: ‘Lots To Work On’

By Devika Ragoonanan

Clergy members, community leaders, and residents, including Bishop Orlando Findlayter, Pastor Louis Straker, and Pastor James A. Thornton, gather in Brooklyn to support Council Member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis, highlighting their integrity and service amid an ongoing federal investigation.

News

Clergy, community back Farah Louis, sister at Brooklyn press conference

By Orlande Fleury

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Haiti

AGs urge SCOTUS to uphold legal status of Haitian immigrants

By Nelson A. King

Leslie Fields-Cruz.

Movies

Back from the brink: Afropop Season 18 set to premiere

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist Minna LaFortune.

Music

Minna LaFortune drops ‘My Love, My Love’

By Nelson A. King

Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica arrives to the Microsoft Theater for the opening ceremonies of the IX Summit of the Americas on June 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Antigua

Skerrit seeks relief

By Bert Wilkinson

Sarah Klein

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering Director Sarah Klein

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, second from left, with 'Housing for All' poster, flanked by her Brooklyn District Director Anita Taylor, second from right; Rose Graham, assistant principal in Brooklyn, right; and Claire Patterson-Monah, former executive director of the Brooklyn-based Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc., left.

News

Clarke kicks off re-election campaign

By Nelson A. King

High school track and football field

Jamaica

Jamaica tops CARIFTA for record 40th time

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jayden Seales of the West Indies celebrates after taking the wicket of Harry Brook during day four of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 21, 2024 in Nottingham, England.

Sports

Strong opening day

By Devika Ragoonanan

FIFA referee Oshane Nation calls out during the first half between Uruguay against Mexico at Empower Field.

Sports

Caribbean duo Nation, Wales named FIFA World Cup Officials

By Devika Ragoonanan

Gov. Kathy Hochul says President Trump is throwing a “temper tantrum” by refusing to release Gateway Tunnel project funds. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

Guest Perspective

Op-Ed | Don’t trade away justice: Limiting rights won’t lower costs for New Yorkers

By Benjamin Crump

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett and Jamaica's Ambassador Antony Anderson (center right of picture) surrounded by members of the Diaspora in Washington D.C.

Jamaica

Jamaica leans on Diaspora to revive tourism sector

By Dawn Plummer

More from Around NYC

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Former Westech employees preparing federal class action lawsuit alleging labor law violations

Cops are looking for the suspects who allegedly robbed a food delivery man at gunpoint and knifepoint, taking around $3,000 in cash and property in Flushing.

Armed robbers steal $3K in cash and property from delivery man in Flushing: NYPD

City Council members speak in support of automatic Fair Fares enrollment

Mamdani admin officials say City Council’s Fair Fares automatic enrollment bill raises privacy issues

lawyers receive awards from New York Law School

Civic Fame Awards: Former NYC legal eagles emphasize the importance of public service while accepting New York Law School honors