Guyana News – Caribbean Life

People walking and enjoying the shopping at vendors that are set up on a Friday night at Oistins in Barbados.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Kenya's President William Ruto addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., Sept. 24, 2025.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party in Guyana.

Guyana

Incoming opposition leader indicted in US

By Bert Wilkinson

First Lady of Guyana Arya Ali, President Dr. Mohomed Irfaan Ali, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, with NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, at a Meet & Greet on Sept. 23, where the Head-of-state, addressed compatriots in the ballroom of Russo on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Queens

Guyana’s president draws rousing applause in Queens Meet-and-Greet

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana

Schools Chief Exposed

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's 80th session on Sept. 26, 2025.

Antigua

T&T begs to differ with CARICOM on military build up in region

By Bert Wilkinson

Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Bermuda

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Guyana

US ramping up activities in the South Caribbean

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, President of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, and Curator of the Musician Appreciation Awards, Lady Ira Lewis, Bass Guitarist, Drummer Colin Stewart, Lead Guitarist, Richard Schultz, and President of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, with their Awards. Miss CARICOM, Monica Sanchez, far right, at the Musician Appreciation Awards, at the Waterfall Lounge, on Church Avenue, Brooklyn, on Sept. 14, 2025.

Music

Musical Appreciation Awards honor legendary Guyanese at jazz session in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) says it "notes with great interest and anticipation" the recent presentation of a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on further security assistance, as requested by Haiti and recommended by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana.

Guyana

Guyana’s Election drama ends — Ali sworn in

By Bert Wilkinson

The Demerara Dancers wowed the crowd with their creative choreography on the grounds of Old Boys High school in Brooklyn, during GCA's rousing 25th Annual Folk Festival Family Funday celebration on Aug. 31.

Brooklyn

Vibes at 25! Guyana Cultural Association NY throws a Cultural Bash for the Ages!

By Tangerine Clarke

Aubrey Norton leads A Partnership for National Unity.

Politics

Guyana elections plagued by allegations of rigging

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyana president and wife arrive to vote in elections

Politics

Guyana elections: People’s Progressive Party wins second term, main opposition decimated at polls

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of the Bahamas The Hon. Philip Edward Davis speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios on May 02, 2024 in New York City.

Bahamas

Caribbean Roundup | Bahamas political parties compare crime plans, Dominica gives public servants a boost

By Devika Ragoonanan

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