independence Archives – Caribbean Life

COSAGO President Crispin Friday and Vice President Laverne McDowald-Thompson in front pew.

Vincentians begin 44th independence anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Belize

Belize still dependent after 38 years of independence

By Wellington C. Ramos, adjunct professor History and Political Science

Bermuda

Bermuda’s governing party wants independence from Britain

By Bert Wilkinson

St. Lucia to celebrate independence with concert, events

Brooklyn

St. Lucia to celebrate independence with concert, events

By Alexandra Simon

Haiti

Trump Adminstration lauds Haiti on the 214th anniversary of its independence

By Nelson A. King

Jamaicans will gather at Riverside to give thanks for 55

Jamaica

Jamaicans will gather at Riverside to give thanks for 55

By Vinette K. Pryce

Two honored at St. Vincent NY Independence gala|Two honored at St. Vincent NY Independence gala|Two honored at St. Vincent NY Independence gala

Two honored at St. Vincent NY Independence gala

By Nelson A. King

Vincentians celebrate independence anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Guyana

Costumes parade depicts Guyana’s history, culture

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana

Festive welcome for Guyanese expatriates

By Tangerine Clarke

Envoy says St. Vincent’s record ‘solid’|Envoy says St. Vincent’s record ‘solid’|Envoy says St. Vincent’s record ‘solid’

Envoy says St. Vincent’s record ‘solid’

By Nelson A. King

Ex-baby sitter receives independence honor|Ex-baby sitter receives independence honor

Brooklyn

Ex-baby sitter receives independence honor

Nelson A. King

Barbados celebrates Independence Day

Barbados

Barbados celebrates Independence Day

By Caribbean Life

Four outstanding Vincentians honored

By Nelson A. King

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Queens shows up for Knicks Key to the City ceremony at City Hall

The Knicks celebrate their first NBA Championship in 53 years at City Hall. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

Queens shows up for Knicks Key to the City ceremony at City Hall

Associate Court of Appeals Judge Shirley Troutman, who wrote a concurring opinion emphasizing the Equal Rights Ammendement's importance while upholding the state's judicial age cap.

NY’s highest court upholds age cap for judges while cautioning against age discrimination