Month: December 2024

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Op-Ed | 2024: A record year of delivering for New Yorkers

When I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City, I promised to “Get Stuff Done.” That has been our focus ever since coming into office, and this past year was no different. But, in 2024, we did more than just get stuff done — we delivered for you, every day and everywhere. We drove down crime, put billions of dollars back into working-class New Yorkers’ pockets, and […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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Guyanese native celebrates a year of impact with her nonprofit organization

Roxanne Hermanstyne-Johnson, a native of Guyana, is the founder and CEO of Blueprint Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking medical and educational barriers. "This November marked six years since our founding, and I am proud of the meaningful work we continue to deliver in Guyana and beyond," she said, adding that this year has been one of growth, resilience, and innovation. Hermanstyne-Johnson recently relocated to South Korea from […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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Bouterse’s home raided

Facing continuing allegations that government is making no concerted effort to locate missing former President Desi Bouterse, police on Sunday surprisingly raided and searched his riverside home, in an operation codenamed “Christmas Bread” that authorities said was designed to capture him and enforce his 20-year jail sentence for mass murder back in 1982. The early morning raid in the residential neighborhood did not produce Bouterse, 79 nor his longtime and […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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CG Brotherson welcomes CARICOM partners, diasporans, at jolly Christmas social in NYC

The halls of the Guyana Consulate in Manhattan were joyfully decorated with elements of Christmas and filled with laughter, music, and the smell of national dishes, thanks to Consul General of Guyana to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, who welcomed a gleeful group of diasporans and members of CARICOM for an evening of holiday cheer. The diplomat, dressed to impress, thanked nationals, whom he called wonderful Guyanese, for attending […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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Carter to feature at Bergen Swim Festival

Trinidad and Tobago ace swimmer Dylan Carter will feature at the 2025 Bergen Swim Festival from April 4-6 in Norway. Carter is a three-time Olympian for Trinidad and Tobago. Carter's career speaks for itself, with several World Championships, World Cup, and Commonwealth Games medals. Carter's coach, Dexter Brown, said the 50-metre freestyle specialist is returning to his best form. His recent performances have been promising in our eyes in terms […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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Ali blasts Bangladesh to dominant series sweep of Windies

Jaker Ali’s spectacular half-century with yet another dreadful batting performance by the West Indies helped Bangladesh to a massive 80-run victory in the third and final T20I at Arnos Vale in St Vincent. Player-of-the-Match Ali rescued his team with an unbeaten 72 from 41 balls, carrying the team to 189 for seven from their 20 overs before the Windies’ batsmen collapsed for the third time in the series for an […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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India dominates Windies

India Women defeated West Indies Women by 49 runs as Jemimah Rodrigues scored a magnificent half-century. Titus Sadha followed with a devastating spell of fast bowling in the opening T20I at the DY Patil Stadium. Rodrigues blasted 73 from just 33 balls, and opener Smriti Mandhana smashed 54 from 33 balls to carry India to 195 for four off their 20 overs, their third-highest T20I total. Sadhu then bagged three […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

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