Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life

Yvonne Peters, sixth from left, and Adonna Lewis Dudley, right, with past and prospective Miss New York Continental Cultural Pageant contestants.

Fashion

CACG Holiday Gala backs youth development and scholarships

By Nelson A. King

New York Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Dwight Williams (l) attending to a patient on a recent dental mission to Jamaica.

Jamaica

Healing after the storm: NY medical team deploys to devastated Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Karine Jean-Pierre, center, former Press Secretary for President Joe Biden and first Haitian-American to hold that role, with Rogers Burgers co-founders Jonathan Pierre, left, and Josue Pierre

Haiti

Rogers Burgers carries Caribbean pride to NY’s top burger list

By Nelson A. King

Fans enjoy Jamaica Strong.

News

Music, fashion, food collide at Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert

By Nelson A. King

Nessa B.

Music

Reggae, dancehall artist Nessa B ‘Never Change’

By Nelson A. King

Gerard Placide electrifies at VINCI annual pre-Christmas gala.

Caribbean

Gerard Placide electrifies at pre-Christmas Gala

By Nelson A. King

State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie.

Politics

Myrie introduces white collar crime overhaul

By Nelson A. King

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro waves while holding the hand of his wife Cilia Flores during a ceremony to swear in new community-based organizations, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up pressure on Maduro’s government, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 1, 2025.

Venezuela

Trump imposes more sanctions on Maduro’s ‘insiders’ and Venezuela’s oil sector

By Nelson A. King

Pamella Ferrari-Easter receives an award, flanked by Wayne Raggeutte, left, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, fourth from left, Consul General Rondy "Luta" McIntosh, right, and his wife, Semone, third from left.

St Vincent

VINCI honors Pamella Ferrari-Easter with Sylvia Wilson Humanitarian Award

By Nelson A. King

A volunteer, foreground, right, assists Sis. Joycelyn King, in distributing Christmas gifts to children.

FSUMC hosts holiday Party for city’s children in need

By Nelson A. King

Admiral Alvin Holsey.

Caribbean

Navy admiral overseeing US forces in the Caribbean retires early

By Nelson A. King

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Cuba

Haitian group condemns Trump’s termination of family reunification parole for Haitians, Cubans

By Nelson A. King

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Caribbean

High-ranking Democrats urge Hegseth to release video of boat strike in the Caribbean Sea

By Nelson A. King

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consul General to the US Rondy "Luta" McIntosh and his wife, Semone, at head table.

St Vincent

McIntosh gives first public speech on behalf of new prime minister at VINCI pre-Christmas annual gala

By Nelson A. King

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the U.S. economy and affordability at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 9, 2025.

Haitian group ‘unequivocally’ condemns Trump’s anti-Black, anti-immigrant attacks

By Nelson A. King

Kids share a moment with Santa.

WIADCA’s annual winter wonderland holiday celebration Dec. 13

By Nelson A. King

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