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Guyana’s “historic and epic” Diamond Jubilee Independence Parade and Unity Concert in Brooklyn on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

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Thousands attend Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee Independence celebration in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Abbigale Loncke-Watson, founder and president of the WeLead Association, has spent nearly a decade creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs and leaders across Guyana through mentorship, training, and advocacy initiatives.

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As Guyana booms, Abbigale Loncke-Watson wants women to have a seat at the table

By Tracey Khan

People walk outside the Stabroek Market in Georgetown, Guyana May 9, 2026.

Antigua

Caribbean Roundup: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cuba, Guyana, and more

By Devika Ragoonanan

Awarding-winning, Brooklyn-based Fashion Designer Roger Gary, left, with a model wearing a swimwear from his Spring, Summer Resort collection, recently shown on the runway of Summer Sizzle fashion show, in the British Virgin Islands.

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Brooklyn-based designer Roger Gary set for Guyana’s 2026 Origins Fashion Festival

By Tangerine Clarke

Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett.

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Guyana jumps into race for top United Nations role

By Bert Wilkinson

A view of Nassau, Bahamas. Several reforms have been recommended to strengthen the electoral process in the Bahamas.

Cuba

Caribbean Roundup: Bahamas, Cuba, Guyana, and Jamaica

By Devika Ragoonanan

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Jayden Adrian will serve as grand marshals for the Guyana Diamond Jubilee Independence parade in Brooklyn, New York.

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Yvette Clarke named grand marshal for Guyana Diamond Jubilee Independence Parade in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

From left: Advisor Fazal Yusuff; Guyana Consul General to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson; Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett; Ambassador Trishala Persaud; and Chair, CARICOM Consular Corps, Consul General of St. Lucia to New York Jeremiah Hyacinth, toast to Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary in the Helen Marshall Cultural Centre on May 26, 2026.

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Guyana celebrates 60 years of independence with flag-raising, cultural explosion at Queens Borough Hall

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidad and Tobago won the West Indies Championship title over Guyana at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

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Red Force scores historic West Indies championship title

By Devika Ragoonanan

Members of the Guyana Cultural Association NY Inc. from left (front-row) Verna Walcott-White, Akoyaw Rudder, and Rose October join musicians and audience members during a finale performance in the Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House Museum on May 24 at a pop-up concert to celebrate Guyana's 60th (Diamond Jubilee) Independence Anniversary Day on May 26, 2026.

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CGA folk festival pop-up concert celebrates Guyana’s 60th Independence in Prospect Park

By Tangerine Clarke

Caribbean Airlines Ltd (CAL) will cut several routes and reduce flights starting June 1 in an effort to reduce financial losses.

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Caribbean Roundup: CARICOM, Guyana, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago

By Devika Ragoonanan

Residents walk along a street while fleeing their homes in Cite Soleil after rival gang clashes in Haiti's capital worsened over the weekend, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 11, 2026.

Dominica

Caribbean Roundup: CARICOM, Dominica, Guyana, Haiti, and Jamaica

By Devika Ragoonanan

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez participates in a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the territorial dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region in The Hague, Netherlands, May 11, 2026.

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Venezuela vows to ignore World Court ruling in border row with Guyana

By Bert Wilkinson

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026.

Guyana

Leaders of Canada and Guyana emphasize ‘strong’ ties

By Nelson A. King

FILE PHOTO: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali attends state funeral of Suriname’s former president Chan Santokhi

Guyana

Caribbean Round-up: The Bahamas’ rating increases, Guyana funds farmers, and Bank of Jamaica searches for new governor

By Devika Ragoonanan

Congressman Gabe Evans.

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Congressman urges US to address China’s growing influence in Guyana

By Bert Wilkinson

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