Business News – Page 2 of 61 – Caribbean Life

Danny Persaud, part owner of Tropical Isle Roti Shop, stands in front of his restaurant on Liberty Ave & Lefferts Blvd.

Business

Tropical Isle Roti Shop: A culinary gem in the heart of Little Guyana and beyond

By Tracey Khan

Naala Royale-Holder, owner of Dunns River Lounge, celebrates her 20th anniversary in business, surrounded by Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Legislator Scott Davis, Minority Affairs Executive Director Lionel Chitty, President of Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce Ed Asip, and employees during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Business

Celebrating 20 years of Dunns River Lounge: A culinary jewel in Rockville Centre

By Tracey Khan

Bake and Things, from left: Grenadian Antoinette Alexander-Saffian, Jamaican Patricia Davidson and Trinidadian Vianny Bishop.

Business

I AM CARIBBEING celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month and Juneteenth, honors Little Caribbean small businesses

By Nelson A. King

Cassandre Davilmar, owner of Lakou Cafe in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Haitian-American entrepreneur Cassandre Davilmar focuses on building Lakou Café

By Nelson A. King

Waterfall Lounge & Bar is located at 4703 Church Ave., Brooklyn, New York.

Business

Waterfall Lounge: A family legacy of culinary excellence and community

By Tracey Khan

Guyanese-born Sheon O Sampson, a debenor dresser, who is the owner and CEO of Caribbean Power Jam Radio, located at 169 Remson Ave. in Brooklyn, celebrates eight successful years broadcasting stirring entertainment, and inspiring content to the community.

Montserrat

Power Jam Radio celebrates 8th anniversary with millions of fans, inspiring programming

By Tangerine Clarke

Owner of 'Just Because Hair Therapy Salon' Carol Thomas.

Business

Hair care pioneer Carol Thomas shares entrepreneurial insights, revolutionizing hair care in Black and Brown communities

By Tracey Khan

CEO of GloFace LLC, Devindra Mohanlall.

Business

Devindra Mohanlall: Breaking stereotypes and empowering women through makeup artistry

By Tracey Khan

Late President and CEO of Tower Isle Frozen Food, Patrick Jolly.

Jamaica

Caribbean business stalwart Patrick Jolly passes

By Dawn Plummer

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QNS

Kimberly Parris: Local chef, entrepreneur and innovator hopes to inspire others through food

Owner of Miya Hair Candacy Benjamin.

Business

Miya Hair: A testament to love, resilience, and success

By Tracey Khan

Ron Soogrim visits and inspects produce from one of his farms.

Guyana

United States-based Guyanese entrepreneur Ron Soogrim cultivates success in global agricultural business

By Tracey Khan

Officials celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn, on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Business

Brooklyn’s first Black woman-owned dispensary opens in Park Slope, Adams vows to crack down on illegal sellers

By Kirstyn Brendlen

A Google Maps screenshot of the Brooklyn bookstore, Taylor and Co. Books, storefront in March 2023 when it opened.

Books

Local bookstore celebrates one-year anniversary

By Milette Millington

Ahmad and Jordana Heminway, owners of the Airbnb “Brooklyn Pink.”

Business

Media couple’s journey from homeownership to hospitality: NYC’s premier Pink Space flourishes in Brooklyn

By Tracey Khan

G's Restaurant & Bakery is a staple in the Queens community.

Business

Miss G, the culinary matriarch, celebrates over 30 years of serving the best Jamaican cuisine in Queens

By Tracey Khan

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