This June, the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) honored Yvette Rennie, President of J’Ouvert City International, for her decades of service to the Caribbean community and her tireless cultural advocacy.
Under her leadership, J’Ouvert City International has preserved one of New York City’s most significant Caribbean traditions, while advancing community-centered safety practices and ensuring that the legacy of mas, music, and steelpan remains visible, valued, and protected. Her work speaks not only to the preservation of culture, but to the power of organizing: fostering partnerships with city agencies, cultural institutions, and grassroots leaders across generations.
In a brief message shared online, Ms. Rennie wrote:
“I have been chosen to be one of the Honorees for my contributions in the communities at large. Thanks CACCI.”
We congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition.
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About CACCI
The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI), founded in 1985, is a statewide membership organization that provides business assistance to small and start-up owners in business planning, financing, certification, procurement, and trade opportunities. Through a partnership with the NYC Department of Small Business Services, CACCI supports MWBEs in scaling their operations and accessing public contracts, while continuing to spotlight the social, economic, and cultural contributions of Caribbean Americans across New York.