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Guyanese-American honorees from left, Shivika Rajkisore, Jessica Balgobin, Mohamed Q. Amin, Candace E. Prince-Modeste, Latchman Budhai, Aminta Keliwan-Narine, Ashook Ramsaran, and Vikash Narine, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. The expats were honored for their contributions to the borough on May 29 at QBH 59th Independence celebration.

Caribbean Life

Queens Borough president honors Guyana’s brightest at inaugural Independence Celebration

The 2025 Caribbean Impact honorees at the gala held at Terrace on the Park, Queens.

Caribbean Life

Outstanding luminaries honored at Gala Caribbean Impact Awards

Honorees Elizabeth Mitchell, principal 27Q064 Queens; Tangerine Clarke, Caribbean Life contributor; Dr. Veronica Wiltshire, moderator; and Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, founder of the Queens Book Fair & Literary Festival, Inc., after plaques were presented on behalf of the organization., during a Black History presentation, at the Queens Library Richmond Hill Branch, on Feb. 8.

Caribbean Life

Queens Book Fair celebrates Black History at 7th educational initiative, honors two for exceptional contributions

President of the Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America, Mr. Indarjeet Paul, fourth from left, poses with members of the organization at the annual Christmas party last Saturday at Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill. Kimberley Persaud, second from left, served as emcee.

Caribbean Life

CG Brotherson lauds ‘Guyanese Essequibians’ for the spirit of community, unity, and joy at Christmas party

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Astoria

Central Astoria Local Development Coalition to host inaugural virtual International Cultural Festival

By QNS News Team

Photo by Luigi Creese_LAWD_Founders

South Ozone Park

South Ozone Park resident to launch visual magazine showcasing Caribbean creatives locally and abroad

By Carlotta Mohamed

Soul Exchange Bistro and Wine Bar set to open in Queens Village

Soul Exchange Bistro and Wine Bar set to open in Queens Village

By Naeisha Rose

Funeral for slain Hollis traveler

Hollis

Funeral for slain Hollis traveler

By Naeisha Rose

Sutphin Boulevard BID to host first ever Harvest Festival

Jamaica

Sutphin Boulevard BID to host first ever Harvest Festival

By Naeisha Rose

Indo-Caribbean elderly, youth need venues to spend time

By Prem Calvin Prashad

Queens’ West Indian charity plans more foreign trips

Queens’ West Indian charity plans more foreign trips

By Prem Calvin Prashad

Girls playing netball

Cambria Heights

Netball added to Cambria Heights, Saint Albans middle schools programs

By Liam La Guerre

Guyanese migrate to S. Ozone Park

South Ozone Park

Guyanese migrate to S. Ozone Park

By Sarina Trangle

South Asian charities help out Caribbean for the holidays

South Asian charities help out Caribbean for the holidays

By Prem Calvin Prashad

Patrons dine like royalty at Veggie Castle

South Richmond Hill

Patrons dine like royalty at Veggie Castle

By Bianca Fortis

Jamaica

Even in the islands, Scrooge would still be crabby

By Arlene McKanic

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