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Aisha Kelly, Norma Clarke’s great granddaughter, and a Georgia college student, presented a Proclamation from the Office of NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud during the senior citizen's 95th birthday celebration in Canarsie on May 10, 2025.

People

Canarsie’s Norma Clarke honored with State Proclamation on 95th birthday

By Tangerine Clarke

Consul General Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Bharati Kemraj (with Mayor's office Citation) Mayor Eric L. Adams, Manuel Castro, Richard David, First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, Sookranie Dhanpat, NYPD Officer, and Marcia Martinez, pictured with the Guyana Gateway in Brooklyn & Little Guyana in Queens and the Bronx immigrant poster, in honor of the country's 59th Independence Anniversary, flag raising on May 23.

Guyana

Mayor Eric L. Adams presents Guyana with Proclamation in honor of the nation’s 59th Anniversary of Independence at a flag-raising ceremony in Manhattan

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana's diplomats hosted a 59th Anniversary of Independence reception at JPAC on May 21, imbued with honor and patriotism to start a week of activities in the diaspora. From left, Fazil Joe Yussuff, emcee Claire Patterson Monah, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, and Consul General Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson.

Guyana

Guyana begins 59th Independence festivities with Diplomatic Reception in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

The majestic Parliament Building that houses the National Assembly of Guyana in the capital city of Georgetown, is festooned with national flags, and colorful lighting to mark the May 26 Independence Day.

Guyana

Flag Days to mark Guyana’s 59th Independence with ceremonies in NYC and Newark

By Tangerine Clarke

Vice Chancellor, Dr. Paloma Mohamed, University of Guyana.

Guyana

NY Alumni celebrate 50 years of co-education at Queen’s College Guyana, honoring 8 alumnae with Jubilee Awards

By Tangerine Clarke

Japneet Singh, candidate for New York City Council District 28, second from left wearing his religious Sikh turban, as he served the long line of kids at Police Officer Edward Byrne Park, in South Ozone Park, at an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025.

Politics

Young and Visionary: Japneet Singh runs for NYC Council District 28

By Tangerine Clarke

Author Sharon Gordon, left with Lyndon Taylor, Founder & CEO at Lynton Taylor Associates, holding a signed copy of novel Sherribaby, at an April 24 launch at Seas Lounge in Brooklyn.

Books

Jamaican storyteller Sharon Gordon debuts ‘Sherribaby’ tour in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Pastor Joe Persaud, blessing followers at Liberty Bible Fellowship Church during a Resurrection Day Service at its Ozone Park, Queens location, head of a Prayer and Worship Mission in Guyana on May 9, 2025.

Guyana

Liberty Bible Fellowship to visit Guyana after spirit-filled Easter Service in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana

Guyana Cultural Association Awards nomination closes on May 31

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaican-American Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Jamaica

Jamaican-American star Sheryl Lee Ralph earns well-deserved place on Hollywood Walk of Fame

By Tangerine Clarke

Album cover of "Nice Time Riddim" produced by Gucci Boss and Donlink Juzwun Entertainment.

Guyana

Gucci Boss collaborates with artists on new album ‘Nice Time Riddim’

By Tangerine Clarke

BP Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with officials shortly after the launch of the recently announced new Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn College President Anderson, BP Reynoso launch NY’s first credit-bearing Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program

By Tangerine Clarke

Grammy-Award winner Country singer Lainey Wilson performing at the Women Who Rock for Women's Health, and Women's History Month event at King's Theatre on April 3.

Music

Grammy-Award winners Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson take center stage at King’s Theatre

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams.

Mayor Adams announces full minimum pay rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers

By Tangerine Clarke

CWA Local 1180 President Gloria Middleton, left, was honored with a Citation from NYC Mayor Eric L. Adams, during a reception to honor Women's History Month, on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Gracie Mansion.

News

Mayor Adams honors CWA Local 1180 President Gloria Middleton at Gracie Mansion Women’s Heritage Month Reception

By Tangerine Clarke

The exceptional contributions made by Guyanese nationals were acknowledged at the Annual Caribbean Life Impact Awards, on March 20, at Terrace on the Park in Queens. From left, JetBlue pilot Haslyn Anson Peters, Advocate Antoine B. Craigwell, owner of The Hills Restaurant in Brooklyn, Doris Rodney, Dr. Rhonda E. Phillips, and Rowtas ‘Roger” Sing, with their crystal awards. Captain Peters proudly displays his nation's Golden Arrowhead of Achievement flag.

Guyana

Guyanese nationals honored with Caribbean Impact Awards

By Tangerine Clarke

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