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Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro

Guyana

Trinidad, Guyana support US in moves against Venezuela

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaica PM Andrew Holness

Grenada

Caribbean Roundup: Jamaica sets election date, Grenada defends Cuban medical services

By Devika Ragoonanan

Imam Shaykh Safraz Bacchus, center engaged several African children during his 2024 trip to continue his humanitarian work, He distributed school supplies and food hampers.

Africa

From Senegal to The Gambia: Imam Bacchus reflects on Slave Trade atrocities

By Tangerine Clarke

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

US drops the hammer: Grenadian officials lose visas in Cuban medical dispute

By Bert Wilkinson

Retired, Guyanese-born, Registered Nurse Margaret Clara Burke receives CANA Lifetime Achievement Award, flanked by, left to right, CANA President-Elect Dr. Olga Husbands; Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Jean Leon; Retired Registered Nurse Celia Bramble; incumbent CANA President Registered Nurse Barbara Osborne; and Burke's niece, Heather Mitchell, with bouquet of flowers.

Health

CANA honors outstanding nurses, provides nursing scholarships

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Guyana

Holness sets Sept. 3 Election date, giving PNP just weeks to mobilize

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, a participant, Josiah Chappelle, Winston Jaggae'Hoppie, and Lady Ira Lewis during a moving libation ceremony, during an Emancipation Observance on July 31, hosted by the Guyana Consulate to New York, at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn.

Guyana

Drumbeats, rituals honor ancestors at Guyana Consulate’s Emancipation Day Observance

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, Nov. 2, 2021.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Guyana

Guyanese pilot survives serious crash in Turks and Caicos

By Bert Wilkinson

Family members and friends gathered on July 13, 2025, to honor outstanding students at the 4th Annual Empowering Dreams Across Borders: The McGowan Foundation, Inc.

People

Dream big: McGowan Foundation awards bright futures at 4th Annual Gala

By Tangerine Clarke

Roniesia Godfrey hosted a launch event featuring some of Guyana’s top female influencers. The signature experience included a city tour of Georgetown, a sunset river cruise on the Demerara River, and a culinary showcase with Chef Dustin, who introduced Guyana-inspired sushi.

Business

Roniesia Godfrey is redefining luxury tourism with All Access Guyana

By Tracey Khan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Prime Minister of Grenada The Hon. Dickon Mitchell attends the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 23, 2024 in New York City.

Grenada

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

From left, First Deputy Commissioner NYPD, Tonia Kinsella of Guyanese lineage, Chief Technology Officer for New York Matthew C. Fraser, of Guyanese lineage, Mayor Eric L. Adams, Consul General to New York, Michael E. Brotherson, honorees Claire Patterson-Monah, Sherif Fraser, Isiah Chappelle, and Elton Dharry, holding Citation, during a dynamic heritage reception on July 22, at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan.

Mayor Adams honors five, applauds Guyanese values at dynamic Gracie Mansion gathering

By Tangerine Clarke

President of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, Lady Ira Lewis, all smiles, with a glass statue and bouquet of flowers received from Senator Britnee Timberlake, showing a peace sign at the July 13 Annual Guyana Caribbean Family Fund Day at Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange, New Jersey.

New Jersey

Timberlake salutes Lady Ira Lewis with top honor at spirited Guyana Fun Day

By Tangerine Clarke

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonana

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

News

CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security

By Dawn Plummer

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