Month: February 2025

The Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has announced that a series of activities will be held in New York to commemorate the nation's 55th Republic Anniversary. These activities will highlight Guyana's rich heritage, national development, tourism, natural beauty, and cultural and religious diversity. Accordingly, a senior representative from the government of Guyana will travel to New York to participate in the series of activities. According to Consul […]

Australia obtained a fantastic 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, securing the second Test with a nine-wicket win in Galle, Sri Lanka. Top order batter Marnus Labuschagne hit a delivery from Sri Lankan player Dimuth Karunaratne to complete the triumph 15 minutes before lunch on the fourth day. This was Australia's first Test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011, with Steve Smith standing in as captain for Pat […]

Brittney Burgess was born and raised in the NYC borough of Queens in a Jamaican household focused on providing all possible opportunities. Growing up, life was always active and busy, as she was deeply involved in sports and the arts. "I had incredible opportunities, especially in music, including being part of the music program at Forest Hills High School and singing with the All-City High School Choir every Saturday at […]

As China appears to gain a greater foothold in the Caribbean, a group of very worried congressional representatives has written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Washington to pay greater attention to the region, or its main superpower rival will gain even greater ground and influence. This is as regional leaders get ready to meet in the Eastern Caribbean nation of Barbados this week. Issues relating to the recent […]

Bahamas Human Rights Bahamas (HRB) has expressed disappointment with the decision of the Phillip Davis government not to bring legislation to make marital rape a crime. "I am extremely disappointed, especially [of] those with daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives. Shame on you for prioritizing votes over the fundamental rights and dignity of half our population," said HRB Vice President Joseph Darville. Section 3 of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence […]

Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. recently hosted a special edition of his podcast, “Where Do We Go from Here?” in celebration of February's National Library Lovers Month. The episode featured a discussion with Dennis Walcott, the president and chief executive officer of the Queens Public Library (QPL). Addabbo, who represents District 15 in Queens, said National Library Lovers Month serves as “a reminder of the invaluable role libraries play in […]

Marcus Garvey the proponent of Black Nationalism and Pan African Movements operating in the United States, was falsely charged and imprisoned for mail fraud. After serving two years of a five year sentence President Calvin Coolidge commuted his sentence and Garvey was deported to his homeland Jamaica. Now 101 years later, he was posthumously pardoned by President Joe Biden. Let us be mindful that in our glee to become a […]

“Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette” by Jennifer Jones c.2025, Amistad                                              $26.99                                                 208 pages   Step, step, kick. Twirl, step, and kick again. Left, right, step. The choreography is all new to you, but you’ll get it eventually, no problem. You know what it takes to be a great dancer: getting enough rest, taking care of yourself, practice, and as in the new book […]