Michael Kevin Williams, Author at Caribbean Life

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Read the paper online: Caribbean Life, January 9

By Caribbean Life

President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, First Lady Ayra Ali, and sons, Sayd and Llan welcomed the Guyanese to the joyous celebration of Christmas Eve with music, song, and dance. The Frist Family, seventh and eighth from left, waved their arms to the music. Further left are Ministers Kwame McCoy, Charles Ramson Jr., Juan Edghill, Oneidge Walron, Mrs. Phillips (partly hidden, and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips.

Guyana

Guyana President Irfaan Ali says love can foster unity, nurture compassion

By Tangerine Clarke

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Guest Perspective

Celebrating a year of progress for CUNY

By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez

NYS Senator Kevin Parker left, with Noble James Vaugh of Medina Temple #19 during the toy distribution at his Brooklyn District 21 Office.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker donates over 1,000 toys at 21st District annual free Toys for Tots giveaway

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

Guest Perspective

2024: A record year of delivering for New Yorkers

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn.

Guest Perspective

A new path forward for Downstate SUNY

By Chancellor John B. King Jr.

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Guest Perspective

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Tarnisha and Christin.

Guest Perspective

Those suffering from police violence need more answers to honor memory of those they lost

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President Chan Santokhi of Suriname speaks during the high level sessions at day 9 as part of the 'COP16:Peace With Nature' at Valle Del Pacífico Event Center on Oct. 29, 2024 in Cali, Colombia.

Suriname

Cash grant for every Surinamese

By Bert Wilkinson

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Helping students with disabilities pay for college

By StatePoint

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the 2024 democrat breakfast.

Guest Perspective

Hochul flip on congestion pricing will come with an electoral price to pay

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Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

Guest Perspective

The Updated Financial Plan puts working-class New Yorkers first and makes our city safer and more affordable

By Mayor Eric Adams

(L-R) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov.15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Sports

Paul beats boxing legend Tyson

By Devika Ragoonanan

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

Adams elevates drought level to warning

By Nelson A. King

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Guest Perspective

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A fire burns at Prospect Park, New York City, New York, U.S., November 8, 2024, in this picture obtained from social media.

Adams bans grilling in parks amid elevated fire risk, historic drought

By Nelson A. King

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