Month: May 2025

The Guyana Independence Celebration Committee New York (GICCNY) said on Tuesday that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will on Sunday, June 1, present a posthumous award to the parents of Adriana Younge during Guyana Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Brooklyn. GICCNY said the parents of Adriana Younge, Mr. Subrian Younge and Ms. Amecia Simon, as well as other family members, are currently in the United States to accept the posthumous honor […]

New York City Council Members Farah Louis and Christopher Marte, on Wednesday, May 28, introduced "The Wheel Deal," a legislative package aimed at making Citi Bikes more affordable and accessible for two underserved groups: public school students aged 16 and up and older adults. Ahead of the package's introduction, the council members held a rally outside City Hall, at a nearby Citi Bike station, joined by transportation advocates and community […]

Ninety-five-year-old Guyanese-born Norma Clarke attained the magnanimous age on May 7, 2025, with gratitude and a mental aptitude that would not allow her to slow down. The energetic senior citizen danced the night away at her birthday celebration on May 10, surrounded by loved ones and close friends. During the memorable evening, the small-town lodge village, 'young lady,' was presented with a prestigious Proclamation from the Office of NYS Senator […]

On Saturday, May 24 at the inaugural Memorial Day Ceremony, the Brooklyn-based Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) bestowed honors on several Caribbean-born military veterans. The veterans, who served either their native country or the United States, including Arden Tannis, a former inspector in the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force; Tannis's Barbadian-born wife, Dr. Arlette Tannis, an erstwhile member of the Barbados Defense Force; Daton […]

One of the Caribbean Community's longest-serving and most senior heads of government has called for formal talks with Haitian gang leaders, saying continued attempts to wipe them out rather than engage them will lead to nothing positive. Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Eastern Caribbean nation of Dominica since early 2004, argues that the time has come to sit down with the slew of very violent gang leaders in […]

Mayor of the City of New York, Eric L. Adams, on May 23, presented Consul General Michael E. Brotherson with a Proclamation acknowledging the country's invaluable contributions during a spirited flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Green Square, Manhattan. "One thing I've learned is that Guyanese do not hesitate to tell you they're Guyanese. You look at my administration, and you see a reflection of the diversity and the beauty of this […]

On Your Toes Dance Studio is proudly celebrating 15 years of serving the East Flatbush, Brooklyn community. Director Althea Holmes, who was born in Brooklyn to a Jamaican mother, told Caribbean Life that On Your Toes Dance Studio has become “a beloved neighborhood institution, dedicated to enriching the lives of young dancers and their families.” Since opening its doors in 2010, Holmes said On Your Toes has “remained true to […]

Authorities in Trinidad are moving with haste to implement Florida-style stand-your-ground laws as a means of fighting violent felony crimes, including home invasions, authorities said this week. Attorney General John Jeremie told reporters that the new administration, which won general elections in the federation with Tobago in late April, is in a hurry to pass such a law by mid-year as it is listed as a cabinet priority. If and […]