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

Guyana

Guyana’s incoming opposition leader arrested

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, Natasha Persaud, Nalini Kublall, and Navita Sainchand pose outside Knockout Styles, a longtime Queens boutique they officially took over in March 2025. The three women, all of Guyanese descent, once shopped at the store as teenagers.

News

From Shoppers to owners: Three Guyanese women now run Queens fashion landmark, Knockout Style

By Tracey Khan

Rickford Burke, president of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID).

Guyana

Victory for free speech: Libel case against Guyanese-born activist dismissed

By Nelson A. King

CGID President Rickford Burke.

Guyana

Guyana to seek extradition of Brooklyn activist Rickford Burke

By Bert Wilkinson

Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean countries.

Grenada

Closing the skills gap to create more jobs in the Caribbean

By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for the Caribbean

Guyanese-born Colle' Kharis, drops fourth album Lot 3.

Music

Colle’ Kharis turns the page with Lot 13, a bold new musical journey

By Tangerine Clarke

Romesha Deen, owner of the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel in the world, poses inside her Hollis, Queens store.

Business

Queens franchise becomes world’s first Guyanese-owned Carvel and Cinnabon

By Tracey Khan

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Guyana.

Guyana

US government tells illegal Guyanese to leave

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyanese-American honorees from left, Shivika Rajkisore, Jessica Balgobin, Mohamed Q. Amin, Candace E. Prince-Modeste, Latchman Budhai, Aminta Keliwan-Narine, Ashook Ramsaran, and Vikash Narine, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. The expats were honored for their contributions to the borough on May 29 at QBH 59th Independence celebration.

Guyana

Queens Borough president honors Guyana’s brightest at inaugural Independence Celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

Aisha Kelly, Norma Clarke’s great granddaughter, and a Georgia college student, presented a Proclamation from the Office of NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud during the senior citizen's 95th birthday celebration in Canarsie on May 10, 2025.

People

Canarsie’s Norma Clarke honored with State Proclamation on 95th birthday

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana's diplomats hosted a 59th Anniversary of Independence reception at JPAC on May 21, imbued with honor and patriotism to start a week of activities in the diaspora. From left, Fazil Joe Yussuff, emcee Claire Patterson Monah, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, and Consul General Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson.

Guyana

Guyana begins 59th Independence festivities with Diplomatic Reception in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

The majestic Parliament Building that houses the National Assembly of Guyana in the capital city of Georgetown, is festooned with national flags, and colorful lighting to mark the May 26 Independence Day.

Guyana

Flag Days to mark Guyana’s 59th Independence with ceremonies in NYC and Newark

By Tangerine Clarke

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

Guyana

Adrianna Younge to be honored posthumously at Guyana Independence Festivities in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

Guyana

Mysterious death probe continues amid criticism

By Bert Wilkinson

Vice Chancellor, Dr. Paloma Mohamed, University of Guyana.

Guyana

NY Alumni celebrate 50 years of co-education at Queen’s College Guyana, honoring 8 alumnae with Jubilee Awards

By Tangerine Clarke

Rondel Boodram, owner of Sandz NY surrounded by guests as they enjoy the vibrant ambiance of Sandz NYC’s soft opening, featuring live music and Caribbean-inspired décor.

Business

Sandz NYC ushers in new era of Caribbean Culture in Queens

By Tracey Khan

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The Knicks celebrate their first NBA Championship in 53 years at City Hall. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

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Associate Court of Appeals Judge Shirley Troutman, who wrote a concurring opinion emphasizing the Equal Rights Ammendement's importance while upholding the state's judicial age cap.

NY’s highest court upholds age cap for judges while cautioning against age discrimination