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Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the former Bad Boy Records rapper-turned-politician has some words of wisdom for dancehall star Vybz Kartel. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/advice-to-kartel-from-shyne-be-patient-move-with-humility-and-purpose/

In a swift decision on Friday, a Marion County jury found Ocala resident Susan Lorincz guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike “Aj” Owens. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/florida-white-woman-who-fatally-shot-black-neighbor-found-guilty/

A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday in Ga***rd, where one man lost his life following a stabbing altercation at a local business. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/michigan-jamaican-firefighter-stabbed-another-injured/

In Decatur, Georgia, a powerful transformation is taking place. A square that once held a Confederate monument for over a century is now becoming home to a statue of the late civil rights icon, John Lewis. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/georgia-john-lewis-statue-replaces-confederate-monument/

In Jamaica to celebrate his 91st birthday last week, Dr. Julius Garvey used the opportunity to encourage the capital city’s local government representatives. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/jamaica-kingston-municipal-building-named-for-marcus-garvey-son-julius-appeals-to-uphold-principles/

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel continues to make waves in the music world with his latest mixtape, First Week Out, which has just debuted at number eight on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/vybz-kartel-in-top-10-of-billboard-reggae-albums/

The 2024 McNulty Prize Winners are social impact pioneers answering the call of frontline communities, and creating waves of impact on local, national, and global scales. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/2024-mcnulty-prize-for-haitian-educators/

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Police have shot and killed six people, including one woman, in Freeport in west central Trinidad. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/tt-police-shoot-and-kill-six-people/

After the National Security Council convened an emergency meeting on August 12, 2024, to address the recent reprehensive act of terrorism in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon, Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared a state of emergency. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/jamaica-declares-state-of-emergency-after-killing-spree/

Since a surge in fighting between armed groups and the Haitian government in February, many people in Port-au-Prince have fled their homes, seeking refuge in overcrowded shelters. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/haiti-health-system-on-verge-of-collapse-due-to-gangs/

International dancehall sensation Sean Paul is set to headline the Rise Up NYC concert series on August 24th. This highly anticipated event will take place at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/sean-paul-to-receive-key-to-new-york-city/

New York Attorney General Letitia James is stepping up to tackle the growing threat of election-related misinformation, especially as generative AI technology makes it easier to spread deceptive content. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/ny-ag-james-warns-against-election-misinformation-by-tech-giants/

The Guyana government is turning to the United States for help in bringing legal action against New York-based Guyanese political activist, Rickford Burke. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/guyana-government-files-complaint-against-rickford-burke-to-u-s-and-fbi/

The Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its efforts to connect with Black voters by bringing on Jasmine Harris as their new Director of Black Media. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/harris-campaign-hires-black-media-specialist/

When Roger Archibald stepped into the leadership role at the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) this year, it marked not just a new chapter for the organization but also a “full circle moment” for him. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/roger-archibalds-visionary-plans-to-transform-wiadca-into-a-cultural-powerhouse/

The National Hurricane Center said that a potential Cyclone 5 in the Atlantic has formed and is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto today. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/caribbean-another-storm-heads-toward-the-region/

Jamaican dancehall icon Rodney "Bounty Killer" Pryce delivered a powerful anti-crime message during his electrifying performance at the Magnum Xplosion SummerStageTT concert at The Paddock, Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, on August 10. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/tt-bounty-killer-calls-for-peace-in-the-country/

Lauryn Hill and the Fugees have confirmed that their much-anticipated Europe and UK tour will go ahead as planned later this year, despite the recent cancellation of their North American tour. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/florida-three-jamaicans-charged-with-murder-of-son-of-footballer/

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place on August 6 in Panama City Beach. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/florida-three-jamaicans-charged-with-murder-of-son-of-footballer/

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) this morning to address the horrific gun attack that took place on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon on Sunday night. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/jamaica-deadly-attack-eight-dead-nine-injured/

Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has made it clear that he has no plans to visit Guyana in the future, saying he would rather tour Iraq than set foot in the country. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/jamaica-vybz-kartel-free-after-13-years-jubilation-in-gaza/

The influential Jamaican singer/songwriter Jimmy Cliff is considered one of the music artists who helped introduce reggae to the world. On July 30, he celebrated his 80th birthday. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/honoring-jimmy-cliff-on-his-80th-birthday/

An anonymous donor has generously provided funds to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Taylor Casey, a missing trans advocate. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/bahamas-10000-reward-for-information-in-disappearance-of-u-s-citizen/

Dr. the Honorable Keith Rowley Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago shared this message on the occasion of African Emancipation Day 2024. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/tt-pm-rowley-emancipation-day-message-2024-strengthen-ties-to-africa/

Antigua and Barbuda native Bernel Simon recently made a historic homecoming in his new role as an American Airlines captain, and the was welcomed home in fine style. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/antiguan-american-airlines-captain-gets-big-welcome-home/

Paris Olympics gold for two Caribbean queens. Thea LaFond of Dominica wins gold in long jump, the first gold medalist for the country, while Julien Alfred of St. Lucia becomes the first in the nation to win a gold medal in track and field for Dominica.

Busy Signal, President of Turf Music, has shared his reasons for no longer performing at Reggae Sumfest, despite multiple invitations from Downsound CEO Joe Bogdanovich. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/ae-why-busy-signal-snubbed-reggae-sumfest/

The Jamaica Travel Advisory has been updated on July 25, 2024, to reflect additional information on crime and health care. The advisory read: Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/travel-us-advisory-on-travel-to-jamaica/

Security officers had to fire shots on Monday to ensure Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille’s safe exit from a hospital in Port-au-Prince, according to the prime minister’s office. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/haiti-prime-minister-covered-by-security-during-gunfire/

The co-chair of this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention stepped down on Tuesday, just a day after the convention announced that Donald Trump would be appearing for a moderated conversation. Read More…https://nycaribnews.com/black-journalists-invite-trump-to-convention/