People News – Page 6 of 315 – Caribbean Life

Dr. Olga Husbands.

People

A mother is ‘an honor, God-given privilege’: Dr. Olga Husbands

By Nelson A. King

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse (Center) with her children.

Caribbean

Caribbean pols pay special tribute to mothers

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican children's book author, Carylee Carrington.

Books

A Jamaican woman’s journey to becoming a children’s book author

By Milette Millington

Pastor the Rev. Dr. Roxie Morris and Bishop Dr. David N. McDonald offer final pose to congregants.

St Vincent

Elaborate installation ceremony for Pastor Dr. Roxie Morris

By Nelson A. King

Kylla Herbert addresses reception late last month, at the Calabash Restaurant and Lounge in Philadelphia, PA, for St. Kitts and Nevis, Belize and St. Vincent and the Grenadines athletes at the Penn Relays.

People

Motherhood teaches Kylla Herbert to be more patient, better understand ‘the true meaning of unconditional love’

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Kelynne J. Oristel.

People

Dr. Kelynne J. Oristel: Motherhood, Haitian heritage most defining hues

By Nelson A. King

CEO of GloFace LLC, Devindra Mohanlall.

Business

Devindra Mohanlall: Breaking stereotypes and empowering women through makeup artistry

By Tracey Khan

global mashup

QNS

Get ready to dance! Global Mashup Series brings Haitian dance and Latin music to Flushing Town Hall this Saturday

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

Jamaica

Caribbean business stalwart Patrick Jolly passes

By Dawn Plummer

parris

QNS

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

Rosslyn Taylor (left) receives the Dr. Jean Leon Award from Dr. Leon.

Health

RN Jean G. Leon remains ‘fully committed as a healthcare change agent’

By Nelson A. King

Owner of Miya Hair Candacy Benjamin.

Business

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

By Tracey Khan

Self-portrait of Chimere Sweeney, who has been living with Long COViD for four years.

Health

Documentary to spotlight a Black woman’s journey with Long COVID

By Milette Millington

Jacques Yves ‘Jeanba’ Jean-Baptiste at his home in Brooklyn, New York.

Music

Jacques Yves ‘Jeanba’ Jean-Baptiste, founding member of legendary Shleur Shleur Haitian Kompa bands, dies at 77

By Nelson A. King

Keren Espinoza and her fiance Richard during one of their distribution events in Haiti.

Trinidad & Tobago

Keren Espinoza: A beacon of hope for underprivileged children

By Tracey Khan

Ruth Fleury (SOT Publishing) and Justine A.P. Louis (VivLiv Books), at the Freedom Day Celebration event held in January.

Haiti

Haitian business partners show kindness to others through literacy

By Milette Millington

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