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Kimbesha Campbell stands proudly at one of her outdoor events, serving from her food truck.

Business

From Berbice to Georgia: Kimbesha Campbell’s journey to bring Guyanese cuisine to the South

By Tracey Khan

Originally from humble beginnings in Guyana, Rampersaud has built a successful career through hard work and determination.

Business

Entrepreneur Jennifer Rampersad: From humble beginnings to financial empowerment pioneer

By Tracey Khan

Prime Minster of the Antigua and Barbuda H.E. Gaston Browne speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios on May 01, 2024 in New York City.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Grenada

Severe flooding in Grenada

By Bert Wilkinson

The Beaton Family in front pew: Husband Douglas Beaton, second from left, with son Kevin to his right; daughter Denica to his immediate left; and Minerva's sister-in-law, Joy MGowan, right, who is married to Minerva's brother, Neil McGowan.

People

Hundreds pay last respects to Guyanese community worker Minerva Beaton

By Nelson A. King

Sybil 'Gee Gee' George (fourth from left) surrounded by attendees at her first gala.

People

Gee Gee George: Empowering communities through radio and philanthropy

By Tracey Khan

Giyana’s consulate staff at Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir on Liberty Avenue in Queens, during an Oct. 19 outreach. From left, Indranie Persaud, Donna Christophe, Vanessa Ward, Kwesi Smith, Nacifa Watson, Akilah Huntley-Olius, (Diaspora Unit Head) Joe Yussuff, Naraine Lutchman, Jeff McNaughton, (second row) Consul General Michael E. Brotherson, Leanna Paul, Karen Persaud, Daby Sukhandan, and Fazia Khusial.

News

Georgetown to utilize NY diasporans’ skills

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana

Guyana police scandal

By Bert Wilkinson

After playing an intense game, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams pose for a picture.

Sports

All ages, all seasons: Volleyball teams unite Caribbean players in Queens

By Tracey Khan

Stacey Mollison, president and CEO of Libra Management Group.

Business

Guyanese national organizes four-day business and investment conference

By Bert Wilkinson

Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas Hubert Minnis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Suriname's new President Chan Santokhi a

Guyana

Suriname gets go ahead to develop oil field

By Bert Wilkinson

President Ali smiles brightly as he is presented with a New Jersey Resolution from Senator Britnee Timberlake of the 34th District from Lady Ira Lewis, president of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, NJ. Senator Jabari Brisport is at the extreme left, and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman is at the extreme right. Both of Guyanese parentage, at a breakfast morning at Waterfall Lounge, Brooklyn.

Guyana

Guyanese nationals welcome President Irfaan Ali to New York

By Tangerine Clarke

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses nationals at a diaspora town hall meeting at the Hotel Liberty Inn & Suites in Queens.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Sabrina Wright, owner of Golden Sugar Bakery, is lovingly known by her customers as the “Cake Lady.”

Business

Golden Sugar Bakery: How Sabrina Wright turned $19.84 Into a six-figure cake business

By Tracey Khan

Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley.

Environment

Climate justice pressure

By Bert Wilkinson

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ProXtracts was issued the first tier one cannabis processing license in New York City and plans to start producing this spring in Morris Park.

NYC’s first tier one cannabis facility opening in the Bronx this spring

Video footage that the NYPD released Wednesday shows the suspect moving debris next to the sleeping individual, in the view of two other passengers, seconds before it burst into flames. The firebug then moved to exit the train car as the individual slept.

Arsonist at large for setting fire near Queens subway passenger and torching NYPD vehicle at City Hall

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alleged street gang member in gun trafficking bust

Migrant gun runners: Alleged high-ranking street gang member among three charged in Manhattan for firearms trafficking