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United Women in Faith honors Vincentian Valcia Williams with "Mother of the Year" award
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (687+ words) The United Women in Faith (UWF) at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, bestowed its "Mother of the Year" Award on Vincentian Valcia Williams during Worship Service. "Her devotion is found not only…...
From Autism advocacy to Albany ambitions: Latoya Le Grand's community-driven campaign gains momentum
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (547+ words) Latoya Le Grand, a Democratic candidate running for the New York State Assembly in Queens" District 32, hosted a press conference on May 11 to mark the opening of her campaign headquarters in Jamaica, Queens. Among the community leaders on hand at…...
Governing party wins second term in Bahamas
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (359+ words) The governing party in The Bahamas has won a second consecutive term in general elections held on May 12, allowing Prime Minister Phillip Davis and the Progressive Labor Party (PLP) to become the first party in 30 years to win a consecutive…...
British Virgin Islands defends effort to outlaw same-sex marriage in new constitution
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (223+ words) The government of the British Virgin Islands has moved to defend recommendations that same-sex marriages be outlawed in the British dependency when its new constitution is finalized in the coming months. The mini archipelago is currently holding public hearings on…...
Brooklyn's PDPA honors NJ Rep. La Monica Mc Iver with "Woman of Courage Award'
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (995+ words) The gala ceremony took place at El Caribe Country Club, on Strickland Avenue, in Brooklyn, on May 3. Mc Iver, a member of the House of Representatives" Small Business and Homeland Security Committees, was among 18 other women honored by the political…...
Local forum discusses future of citywide agency for the disabled
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (317+ words) On April 28, the Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) sponsored the second part of a forum, held in-person and virtually titled The Future of MOPD (the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities). The forum was convened…...
Caribbean-owned restaurant marks three-year milestone in Crown Heights
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (491+ words) Caribbean-owned La'Mode BK proudly celebrated its three-year anniversary on May 4, marking an important milestone for one of Crown Heights' more beloved dining destinations. Known for its bold Caribbean-Asian fusion cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and unwavering commitment to the Brooklyn community, La'Mode…...
Immigrant advocacy group hails Mamdani's proposed budget
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (432+ words) Immigrant advocacy group Make the Road New York (MRNY) on Tuesday, May 12, welcomed Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed $124. 7 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 executive budget. "After years of fiscal mismanagement and program cuts that struck at the livelihood of struggling New Yorkers,…...
Bank of Jamaica reports remittance increases in first two months of 2026
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (292+ words) Jamaica's economy is showing renewed strength, largely driven by individuals sending money from outside of the country, according to the latest Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) report. In the first two months of 2026, remittance inflow totaled US$542 million, indicating a 4. 2% rise…...
Masicka "run tings: Jamaican dancehall heavyweight delivers three standout releases
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (265+ words) Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Masicka continues his commanding run in 2026, closing out April with three standout releases that have collectively taken over charts, streaming platforms and global discovery engines. Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on Monday, May…...