Guyana News – Caribbean Life

Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, left, with Consul General of Guyana to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, raised their glasses at a previous reception to commemorate Guyana's Republic Anniversary. The two diplomats will collaborate to host scheduled events to celebrate Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary.

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Guyana launches Diamond Jubilee with Homecoming celebrations

By Tangerine Clarke

Jilicia Leitch continues her recovery in New York after surviving a brutal acid attack, holding onto faith as she seeks reconstructive surgery and healing.

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‘I forgive him’: Acid attack survivor Jilicia Leitch holds on to faith, seeks surgery in U.S.

By Tracey Khan

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Pilot confirmed dead from Friday’s air crash

By Bert Wilkinson

Baroness Valarie Amos, left, and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards.

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Outstanding Guyanese to be honored with Congressional Awards

By Nelson A. King

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Guyana Cultural Association opens 2026 Awards nominations

By Tangerine Clarke

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.

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Trinidad pushes leaders’ meeting in Barnett row

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, Consul General of Guyana to New York From left, Consul General to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukai, Investment and Diaspora Initiatives Head Fazil Joe Yussuff, joined the 38th Annual Phagwah float parade, and cultural presentation at Phil Rizzuto Park on March 29, 2026.

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Sukai brings Guyana greetings to Queens Phagwah

By Tangerine Clarke

Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica arrives to the Microsoft Theater for the opening ceremonies of the IX Summit of the Americas on June 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

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

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Guyana and Suriname row over border river fees

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyanese-born Michelle R. DeSouza-Forte, Esq. addresses congregation at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn on Sunday, Mar. 15.

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Guyanese-born Attorney Michelle DeSouza-Forte seeks seat on Kings County Civil Court bench

By Nelson A. King

A view of Georgetown, Guyana.

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Venezuelan gas station bomber admits to role

By Bert Wilkinson

Exxon Mobil Corp country chief in Guyana Alistair Routledge speaks at Guyana's International Energy Conference in Georgetown, Guyana, February 15, 2023.

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Guyana set to rake in hundreds of millions in oil revenue

By Bert Wilkinson

A group of clients outdoors relish in elements of Eleven11.live - a listening space for Those Ready to Stop Postponing Their Lives

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Sonia A. M. Daly launches digital listening space Eleven11.live

By Tangerine Clarke

Allan Singh, assistant general manager of The Skylark, stands inside the Manhattan rooftop venue, where he helps lead one of the city’s premier hospitality experiences nearly 30 floors above the skyline.

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From Queens to the skyline: Guyanese-American Allan Singh rises in Manhattan hospitality

By Tracey Khan

A view of Georgetown, Guyana.

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Guyana’s Stabroek News set to shut down, marking the demise of another Caribbean daily newspaper

By Bert Wilkinson

Caribbean Community Secretary-General Carla Barnett said 2025 was one of the most difficult years for the Caribbean, citing climate disasters and geopolitical tensions.

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By Devika Ragoonanan

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