Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life

Governor Kathy Hochul speaking on the announcement with myriad state and city elected officials.

Caribbean politicians applaud universal childcare for children under five

By Nelson A. King

President and CEO of Square Deal Shippers, Inc. Ruby Wood at her warehouse in Brooklyn.

St Vincent

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service

By Nelson A. King

City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

News

Narcisse, Clarke stand with striking nurses

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Mamdani joins Under the Radar Theater Festival to give away 1,500 free tickets in commitment to making arts and culture accessible to all.

Mayor Mamdani backs free theater tickets citywide

By Nelson A. King

Caren Charles De Freitas holding her first children's book, "Girl in a Pretty Dress."

Books

Vincentian author turns childhood memory into debut children’s book

By Nelson A. King

Michelle Henry performs.

Trinidad & Tobago

A voice with purpose: Michelle A. Henry chronicles life through calypso

By Nelson A. King

Masqueraders during an Epic Carnival Experience tour.

Trinidad & Tobago

Epic Carnival Experience prepares for 2026 T&T Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Beres Hammond.

Music

Beres Hammond to headline star-studded lineup on 2026 Love & Harmony Cruise

By Nelson A. King

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against U.S. strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse as he makes an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026.

Venezuela

Brooklyn Dems chair denounces Trump’s actions in Venezuela

By Nelson A. King

Guyanese singer Nesta Nelson, aka 'Hot Gyal' Nesta.

Music

Guyanese ‘Hot Gyal’ Nesta rings in New Year on a ‘Ride’

By Nelson A. King

George Crooks in his office at Trelawni Place Seafood Bar & Grill, Brooklyn.|

Jamaica

Jamaica Strong concert raises over $500K for Hurricane Melissa Relief

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian Nataly Wilson, foreground, plays "The Grinch" during community caroling on the steps of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve.

Caroling, Candlelight Service welcome prelude to Christmas

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian gospel singer Ijeal Joseph sings the US National Anthem during the Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration at the Kings Country Supreme Court, Downtown Brooklyn, in June 2022.

Music

Ijeal Joseph drops ‘Perfect’

By Nelson A. King

Prof. Martin Felix delivers the featured address at the 136th Anniversary Celebration at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Caribbean

Caribbean community activists denounce Trump’s military strikes, capture of Venezuelan Prez

By Nelson A. King

UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Venezuela

UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ by military escalation in Venezuela

By Nelson A. King

Jan. 1, 2026, New York City, New York, USA: Immigrants swear in Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, with his wife India Sneed and family looking on, during a ceremony at City Hall. Zohran Mamdani was later sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City at City Hall. Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor, its first of South Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa. At 34, he is also the city's youngest mayor since the late 19th century.

Grenada

Williams inaugurated on steps of City Hall

By Nelson A. King

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