Nelson A. King, Author at Caribbean Life – Page 12 of 208

Ras Mista Fyah kicks off his Ïnfinity Tour in December, 2025.

Music

Ras Mista Fyah set to blaze stages across America on ‘Infinity Tour’

By Nelson A. King

Lady Da Flame inspires listeners with timely "You Can Do It."

Music

‘Overcomer’: Lady Da Flame’s anthem of hope for a recovering Caribbean

By Nelson A. King

Vincentian academic and community leader Sherill-Ann Mason-Haywood at the Head Table during a Gala Luncheon and Scholarship Awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens, marking St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ 46th Anniversary of Political Independence from Great Britain.

Vincentian academic and community leader urges nationals to do more for nation-building

By Nelson A. King

inaugural-national-caribbean-american-restaurant-week-2021-06-18-nk-cl01

Oliver Samuels brings the laughter — America’s premiere backs Jamaica’s hurricane relief

By Nelson A. King

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Adams gives COVID vaccine ‘refusers’ a second chance

By Nelson A. King

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Jamaica

Clarke leads letter urging Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Sitting in front with plaques, journalist and humanitarian Michael Wattkis and Dr. Montrae Calhoun Thomas, a pediatrician in New Jersey who were honored at the Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) Black Tie gala in NJ. Looking on are some of the board members of the CMM.

Jamaica

CMM Black-Tie Gala turned into hurricane relief for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Jamaica

Music for a Cause

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer, Sean Paul.

Jamaica

Sean Paul Foundation expands hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Richie Stephens.

Jamaica

Richie Stephens, reggae stars bring relief to Jamaica in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

By Nelson A. King

Food aid is prepared for delivery by the World Food Programe to communities in Cuba affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Cuba

$74M hurricane relief fund launched for Cuba

By Nelson A. King

Veteran honorees display proclamation with New York State Assembly Member Stefani L. Zinerman, center, and NYC Department of Veterans' Services Commissioner James W. Hendon, to her immediate left.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn celebrates veterans, families with parade and resource fair

By Nelson A. King

The Praise & Worship Team gets the spirit of the Lord flowing, as pastor, the Rev. Roger Jackson, joins from the pulpit.

News

FSUMC celebrates 136th Anniversary in grand style

By Nelson A. King

Laniya Simmons, center, receives scholarship award, flanked by, L-R: Consul General to the US Rondy "Luta" McIntosh; his wife, Semone; Scholarship Committee Chairperson Celia Bramble; and Featured Speaker Sherrill-Ann Mason-Haywood.

Two Vincentian college students receive inaugural Independence Scholarships

By Nelson A. King

David Rodigan and Barry G at Groovin 2019.

Jamaica

Jamaican Diaspora broadcasters remember iconic radio host Barry G

By Nelson A. King

Cover of “Dancehall Ranger Riddim.”

Music

DJ Jahmar pays tribute to late father with ‘Dancehall Ranger Riddim’

By Nelson A. King

1 … 11 12 13 … 208

More from Around NYC

Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

Ralph Solecki is pictured standing on the shore of Newtown Creek at Furman’s Island in Maspeth in 1937. The tributaries separating the island from Maspeth were filled in.

The dirty yet important history of the Newtown Creek: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

Muslim New Yorkers pray in park to mark end of Ramadan

As NYC’s first Muslim mayor marked Ramadan in public, many Muslim New Yorkers felt seen

Karl-Anthony Towns Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns’ double-double helps Knicks hold off Nets for fifth-straight win despite a family emergency