Guyana News – Caribbean Life

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister, Barbados speaks at the Global Renewables Summit, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Global Renewables Alliance on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

Environment

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 24, 2024 in New York City.

Black officer sidelined

By Bert Wilkinson

District Leader of Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, Albert Basdeo.

Albert Baldeo condemns Maduro’s threat to elect Essequibo governor

By Tangerine Clarke

During an end of year press conference by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, it was disclosed that the King Charles Foundation UK, will partner with Georgetown to restore the city. Pictured from left are, Chief Planning Officer, Roger Rogers, Minister within the Ministry Anand Persaud, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag, and another official of the ministry.

Georgetown municipality blamed for garbage pileup

By Tangerine Clarke

Walter A. Greene, the late legendary Guyanese-born fashion journalist, model, and designer (left), with friend Lorna Welshman-Neblett, president of Health Education Relief Organization for Cancer, (H.E.R.O.C.) at her awards ceremony in Manhattan, some years ago.

People

Legendary fashion journalist, Walter A. Greene laid to rest after a moving home going celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, First Lady Ayra Ali, and sons, Sayd and Llan welcomed the Guyanese to the joyous celebration of Christmas Eve with music, song, and dance. The Frist Family, seventh and eighth from left, waved their arms to the music. Further left are Ministers Kwame McCoy, Charles Ramson Jr., Juan Edghill, Oneidge Walron, Mrs. Phillips (partly hidden, and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips.

Guyana President Irfaan Ali says love can foster unity, nurture compassion

By Tangerine Clarke

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister, Barbados speaks at the Global Renewables Summit, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Global Renewables Alliance on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Communications Officer of the Jamaica Consulate, Christopher Benjamin, left, a guest, CG Michael E. Brotherson, CG Alison Wilson, and Sheldon Peter Anthony, Consul General of Dominica, during a festive social at the Manhattan Consulate on Dec. 18.

CG Brotherson welcomes CARICOM partners, diasporans, at jolly Christmas social in NYC

By Tangerine Clarke

One of ExxonMobil's oil rigs off the coast of Guyana.

Guyana now third largest per-capita oil producer in the world

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyanese-born Esther Adams shared cherished memories of growing up in Guyana while enjoying the beautiful traditions of Christmas preparations.

How Guyanese Christmas traditions shaped diaspora lives

By Tangerine Clarke

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses nationals at a diaspora town hall meeting at the Hotel Liberty Inn & Suites in Queens.

Bermuda

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, Nov. 2, 2021.

Guyana-Venezuela square off again, this time in court

By Bert Wilkinson

Aerial view of the pavilion at the Peoples Temple compound in Jonestown, Guyana, where more than 900 members of the cult, led by Reverend Jim Jones, died from drinking cyanide-laced Kool Aid, Nov. 25, 1978.

Row over Jonestown mass suicide site

By Bert Wilkinson

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.

Queens

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

By Tangerine Clarke

Walter Greene and Rebecca Moses attend The Fragrance Foundation Media Connections Brunch at Melba's Harlem on Sept.07, 2022 in New York City.

Fashion

Guyanese fashion journalist passes at 74

By Vinette K. Pryce

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station.

Books

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

By Tracey Khan

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