Guyana News – Caribbean Life

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

Jamaican Canadian Keondra Tomlinson-Gayle, right, is being presented with her certificate of Ghanaian citizenship by President President Akufo-Addo after being sworn in among more than 200 Afro-Caribbean citizens at a ceremony on Nov. 19, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.

More than 200 Afro-Caribbean Diaspora members obtain Ghanaian citizenship

By Tangerine Clarke

Kimbesha Campbell stands proudly at one of her outdoor events, serving from her food truck.

Business

From Berbice to Georgia: Kimbesha Campbell’s journey to bring Guyanese cuisine to the South

By Tracey Khan

Originally from humble beginnings in Guyana, Rampersaud has built a successful career through hard work and determination.

Business

Entrepreneur Jennifer Rampersad: From humble beginnings to financial empowerment pioneer

By Tracey Khan

Prime Minster of the Antigua and Barbuda H.E. Gaston Browne speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios on May 01, 2024 in New York City.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Grenada

Severe flooding in Grenada

By Bert Wilkinson

The Beaton Family in front pew: Husband Douglas Beaton, second from left, with son Kevin to his right; daughter Denica to his immediate left; and Minerva's sister-in-law, Joy MGowan, right, who is married to Minerva's brother, Neil McGowan.

People

Hundreds pay last respects to Guyanese community worker Minerva Beaton

By Nelson A. King

Sybil 'Gee Gee' George (fourth from left) surrounded by attendees at her first gala.

People

Gee Gee George: Empowering communities through radio and philanthropy

By Tracey Khan

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