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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.

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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.

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Guyanese nationals honored with Caribbean Impact Awards

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Mayor Adams announces $5.5M investment to expand free swim lessons for 18,000 students

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Two pretty young dancers go through their paces on stage during a cultural presentation at the intersection at 133 St, and Liberty Avenue, before the kickoff of the 37th Phagwah Parade on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Richmond Hill,

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Richmond Hill welcomes spring with a colorful Phagwah festival

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From left, Trinidad native Natalie Lamming, and Grenadian native Davis Alexander, pose with 11-year old Sebastian, owner of Spices & Slices at 1828 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, a Caribbean style pizzeria.

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Eleven-year-old Sebastian Wilson serves ‘Spices & Slices’ at Caribbean style pizza shop in Brooklyn

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Medical professionals pay rapt attention as Antoine B. Craigwell conducted a workshop in Skeldon, Berbice, Guyana, recently.

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Antoine B. Craigwell, GPHC share mental health awareness across Guyana

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From left, fellow villager Sherif Barker, community children, and Doris Rodney after distributing school supplies during a recent mission to Soesdyke Village, Guyana.

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Doris Rodney, humanitarian, chef, owner of Hills Restaurant for Caribbean Life Impact Award

By Tangerine Clarke

Permanent representative of Guyana to the UN, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, (second from left), Dr. Vindhya Persaud, minister of Human Services and Social Security, and other delegates.

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Vindhya Persaud leads Guyana’s delegation to UN 69th Commission on The Status of Women

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Legendary solo artist, Diana Ross performed with her first born, Rhonda Ross as they entertained a sold-out audience at Kings Theatre last Saturday with "Lean on Me,” a ballad penned in tribute to the Lifetime Grammy Achievement Award icon.

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Diana Ross wows a sold-out crowd at Kings Theatre

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BP Antonio Reynoso’s Black History Month tradition returns with evening of rare African art, musical performances

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The colorfully dressed students of the Saraswatie Dance Academy, Queens, put on a stirring chutney, Soca, and Calypso presentation to wow the audience at the Guyana 55th Republic Anniversary Interfaith Church Service and Mashramani collage at St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, on Feb. 23.

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Guyanese celebrates 55th Republic Anniversary with interfaith service, cultural presentation

By Tangerine Clarke

Women’s History Month. Celebrated annual in March, to mark women’s contribution to history. Female symbol. Women’s rights. Girl power in world. Poster, postcard, banner. Vector illustration

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Women’s History Month 2025 celebrates ‘Moving Forward Together, Women Educating & Inspiring Generations’

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Supervisor Don Clavin, Hempstead Town Board, left, Consul General of Guyana to New York, Michael E. Brotherson, Permanent Representative to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, during an Independence flag raising ceremony last year.

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Guyana Consulate celebrates Republic Anniversary with Times Square video and Poughkeepsie Bridge lighting

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From left, Pastor Phyllis Ramey, Lady Ira Lewis, and Dr. Sidney Ramey, after a recent Sidney Ramey Films Presents Double Feature in Newark, New Jersey.

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Guyana American Heritage Foundation hosts Brooklyn dance to celebrate Guyana’s 55th Republic Anniversary

By Tangerine Clarke

Candidate for NY City Council District 28, Janeet Singh, left, is pictured with a resident, District Leader Albert Baldeo, Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, Bibi Alli, and others, who pleaded with President Trump for compassion, and to make a pathway to legal status, for law-abiding immigrants, who are business owners, and parents of professional children, during a demonstration in Richmond Hill, Queens.

Richmond Hill, Queens community hold unity rally amidst growing rhetoric from the Trump administration

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Honorees Elizabeth Mitchell, principal 27Q064 Queens; Tangerine Clarke, Caribbean Life contributor; Dr. Veronica Wiltshire, moderator; and Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, founder of the Queens Book Fair & Literary Festival, Inc., after plaques were presented on behalf of the organization., during a Black History presentation, at the Queens Library Richmond Hill Branch, on Feb. 8.

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Queens Book Fair celebrates Black History at 7th educational initiative, honors two for exceptional contributions

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