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The Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization (JAMLEO) is extending a “heartfelt invitation” to nationals in celebrating the country’s 62nd Independence Anniversary on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1 Police Plaza Auditorium in Lower Manhattan, at 6:00 p.m. “This event holds special significance as the community gathers to commemorate Jamaica’s Independence Day, and honor our shared heritage and culture,” said JAMLEO President Danae McFarlane on Thursday. “It is a time for […]

The Humanitarian Mission Inc., founded by US-based, Guyanese philanthropist Suresh Sugrim, has been a beacon of hope in Berbice, Guyana, since its inception in 2005. Located in Port Mourant, Berbice, the organization has evolved significantly from its early days as a handout service to a comprehensive support system to break the cycle of poverty. Among its notable achievements are women who have become successful business owners, able to support their families and […]

NYC Health + Hospitals says that over 1,200 patients and their families have found housing through its Housing for Health initiative. NYC Health + Hospitals said on Wednesday that patients experiencing homelessness were referred to the program as part of their healthcare at the municipal hospitals.  It said patients are supported in gathering key documents, filling out paperwork to apply for housing, identifying housing opportunities that they qualify for, visiting […]

Jamaican-born Dr. Karlene Lawrence, a certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, whose experience in Preventive Medicine spans over two decades at various health centers in New York City and Long Island, said her preventative healthcare is her passion.  “Many chronic health conditions are preventable with proper nutrition, adherence to periodic screenings and taking medication as advised- leading to longer, healthier lives free of common illnesses.” The professional said regular screenings for conditions such as […]

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States in November’s Presidential Elections. “I have had the privilege of knowing Vice President Kamala Harris for many years, and of working alongside her on a number of issues close to both our hearts during her tenure in the United States Senate,” Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the largely […]

St. Vincent and the Grenadines-born Kamala K. Millwood, founder, and president of Palatial Publishing LLC., kicked off her very first book tour on Sunday, July 28, with grand fan fair at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown Heights. The successful afternoon’s event that commenced with an hours long business owners networking session, and attended by a wide cross-section of the community, was a long time in the making, said Millwood, […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday welcomed a ruling by the US District Court for the District of Columbia finding that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly of online search engines. James co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in suing Google, in conjunction with a lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice, over its monopolistic activities.  “This decision is a major victory in our efforts to […]

Haitian-born Farah Délance, president of the Long Island-based, non-profit Farah Délance Foundation, named after her, says she recently visited Barbados to engage with government officials, participate in the Crop Over Festival and connect with the Haitian community on the island.  Délance told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that her visit “highlights the foundation’s commitment to promoting Haitian culture and fostering international cooperation. “This visit to Barbados was incredibly enriching, both personally […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Tuesday announced the creation of a $50,000 “Community Baby Shower Fund” to support community-led baby showers for Brooklyn’s new and expecting parents. Reynoso said Brooklyn nonprofits hosting community baby showers in Brooklyn can request up to $5,000 in reimbursed funding from the Community Baby Shower Fund for non-personnel expenses.  The borough president said Black women in New York City are eight times more likely […]