Tangerine Clarke, Author at Caribbean Life

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

Guyana

Albert Baldeo condemns Maduro’s threat to elect Essequibo governor

By Tangerine Clarke

During an end of year press conference by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, it was disclosed that the King Charles Foundation UK, will partner with Georgetown to restore the city. Pictured from left are, Chief Planning Officer, Roger Rogers, Minister within the Ministry Anand Persaud, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag, and another official of the ministry.

Guyana

Georgetown municipality blamed for garbage pileup

By Tangerine Clarke

Walter A. Greene, the late legendary Guyanese-born fashion journalist, model, and designer (left), with friend Lorna Welshman-Neblett, president of Health Education Relief Organization for Cancer, (H.E.R.O.C.) at her awards ceremony in Manhattan, some years ago.

Guyana

Legendary fashion journalist, Walter A. Greene laid to rest after a moving home going celebration

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Communications Officer of the Jamaica Consulate, Christopher Benjamin, left, a guest, CG Michael E. Brotherson, CG Alison Wilson, and Sheldon Peter Anthony, Consul General of Dominica, during a festive social at the Manhattan Consulate on Dec. 18.

Guyana

CG Brotherson welcomes CARICOM partners, diasporans, at jolly Christmas social in NYC

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyanese-born Esther Adams shared cherished memories of growing up in Guyana while enjoying the beautiful traditions of Christmas preparations.

Guyana

How Guyanese Christmas traditions shaped diaspora lives

By Tangerine Clarke

Professor Simanique Moody of Brooklyn College lights the Mishumaa Saba Candles during a pre-Kwanzaa commemoration in partnership with Marine Park Alliance and Brooklyn College, last Saturday at Carmine Carro Community Center in Brooklyn.

News

Marine Park Alliance, Brooklyn College host pre-Kwanzaa festival with spirited drumming

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Ayo Handy Kendi kicks off the first day of Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, DC on Dec. 26, 2023.

News

Kwanzaa 2024 a celebration of culture, music, community, will begin its 58th anniversary with events from Dec. 14 – Jan 1

By Tangerine Clarke

In partnership with President’s College Alumni Association Inc. and Guyanese in the Diaspora Inc., Old students from Guyana St. Roses Alumni Association USA hosted a joyous Toy Drive and giveaway last Saturday in East Flatbush to cheer up community kids. Volunteers and Alumni posed with the kids to put a smile on their faces last Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

News

Guyana Alumni Associations, Diaspora Inc. bring Christmas cheer to kids at Brooklyn toy giveaway

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President of the Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America, Mr. Indarjeet Paul, fourth from left, poses with members of the organization at the annual Christmas party last Saturday at Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill. Kimberley Persaud, second from left, served as emcee.

Guyana

CG Brotherson lauds ‘Guyanese Essequibians’ for the spirit of community, unity, and joy at Christmas party

By Tangerine Clarke

Jennifer Hudson is pictured with an excited fan after singing in the audience at her inaugural concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Flatbush to promote her very first Christmas album, “The Give of Love,” during an intimate live experience on Nov.24, 2024.

Haiti

Jennifer Hudson shines at Christmas concert to share Christmas album ‘Gift of Love,’ at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaican Canadian Keondra Tomlinson-Gayle, right, is being presented with her certificate of Ghanaian citizenship by President President Akufo-Addo after being sworn in among more than 200 Afro-Caribbean citizens at a ceremony on Nov. 19, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.

Africa

More than 200 Afro-Caribbean Diaspora members obtain Ghanaian citizenship

By Tangerine Clarke

Six hundred turkeys were distributed on Nov. 23, thanks to Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melisa Ramos and IAMWONDAWOMAN. From left are Celeste Terry, Superintendent District 18, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler, Special Ed, handing over a turkey to a resident at the Annual Harvesting Health & Harmony Thanksgiving event at PS 135, on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Assembly Woman Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, distribute 600 turkeys at PS 135

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Jamaican comedian and actor, Dr. Oliver Samuels pictured with a sack full of money that will come into play as part his Northeaster Show "Luck Money."

Oliver Samuels adds more dates for his play ‘Luck Money’

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NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, William “Spliff Star” Lewis, (Busta Rhymes) Trevor George Smith, Jr. holding a Proclamation from PA Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, and Dr. Meda Leacock, after a turkey donation by the Grammy-nominated rapper at PS 135 in Brooklyn where he attended school.

Belize

BP Reynoso proclaims Nov. 23, Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. Day

By Tangerine Clarke

Candidate for NYC Comptroller Jenifer Rajkumar addressing supporters, some holding placards, during a kickoff campaign on Nov. 21 at the Palace in Woodside.

Politics

Jenifer Rajkumar begins campaign for comptroller

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Ms Jennine Shepherd.

Jamaica

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development, NY welcomes young Jamaican as honorary advisor

By Tangerine Clarke

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