Month: March 2025

Guyana's government announced the start of joint naval exercises with the US Navy on Thursday, the same day visiting Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the US will defend Guyana if neighboring Venezuela attacks American offshore oil interests licensed by the CARICOM nation as it ramps up its claims to a large swathe of Guyana's territory. The Guyana Defense Force (GDF) said the exercises, which began this week […]

On March 23, Flushing Town Hall in Queens, in collaboration with the Ragini Festival, hosted Indo-Constellations, a night celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Indo-Caribbean diaspora, specifically the countries of Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Fiji. The event featured the following artists: Ben Parag, a Guyanese American vocalist who blends Bollywood classics with chutney and tassa influences; Josanne Francis, a Trinidadian steelpan virtuoso who merges Calypso, jazz, and funk; […]

Guyanese nationals are by far some of the most accomplished immigrants living in New York. They have worked hard, played by the rules, and achieved the American dream. As such, five compatriots whose contributions continue to inspire generations to come were honored on March 20 for their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Caribbean Life Impact Awards Gala among scores of other Caribbeans who enjoyed an exceptional evening of celebration at […]

Any lingering hopes that Jamaicans had that the island would soon become a republic like some of its Caribbean neighbors have been sorely dashed with the governing Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) saying a key referendum vote to change the constitution will not be held alongside general elections scheduled for later this year. Minister of Legal Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte said that there is no chance that a referendum can be […]

  Virat Kohli made a tremendous start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Tournament with a 30-ball half century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the opening match of the series at Eden Gardens. Kohli secured Bengaluru's run chase of 177-3 in 16.2 overs with an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls which gave his team a winning start to the lucrative […]

For over four decades, Arts Connection has been a beacon of arts education in New York City, ensuring that public school youth have access to quality arts programming. At the helm of this mission is Rachel Watts, the executive director of Arts Connection, whose personal journey with the arts has shaped her commitment to the organization’s work.  Founded 45 years ago, Arts Connection emerged in response to widespread budget cuts […]

For over four decades, Arts Connection has been a beacon of arts education in New York City, ensuring that public school youth have access to quality arts programming. At the helm of this mission is Rachel Watts, the executive director of Arts Connection, whose personal journey with the arts has shaped her commitment to the organization’s work.  Founded 45 years ago, Arts Connection emerged in response to widespread budget cuts […]

A normally conservative regional umbrella organization has told US trade authorities that any surcharge on Caribbean port calls by ships built in China could be devastating for regional trade. Grenadian Patrick Antoine, president of the Private Sector Organization (CPSO) of CARICOM has asked the US Trade Representative for time to present the region’s case against plans by the Trump administration to hurt Chinese shipbuilders by imposing a $1 million fee […]

Caribbean immigration advocates and lawmakers on Monday rallied in Albany for an investment of $165 million in the State budget for immigration legal services and infrastructure. The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), partners, legal service providers, immigrant New Yorkers and allies rallied at the New York State Capitol in support of the Access to Representation Act (ARA, S141/A270) and the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense Act (BUILD Act, A2689/S4538) for […]