Month: November 2025

ACE Consulting Group and ExxonMobil Guyana Limited hosted a forum on Nov. 14 at the Vetro Restaurant in Howard Beach, emphasizing the vast economic opportunities in Guyana and urging business owners and investors to participate as the nation develops. The Unlocking New Investments for 2030 forum series aims to mobilize Guyana’s diaspora as a key resource to boost human, financial, and knowledge capital, forming a foundation for the country’s present […]

The Jamaica Consulate General in New York on Wednesday, Nov. 19, announced the Celebration of the Life for Consul General Alsion Marie Roach-Wilson, CD, who died at her home in New York on Saturday, Nov. 8, according to Jamaica Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith. Roach-Wilson was 62. She was born on Feb. 21, 1963. The Consul General of Jamaica in New York said the funeral […]

Jamaica and Suriname, both Caribbean Community nations, have missed out on directly qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup in North America. Instead, they will need to compete in a play-in tournament next year. Meanwhile, Trinidad is completely out of contention after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Jamaica at home last week. Despite this, Curacao — an associate member nation — continues mass celebrations after drawing 1-1 with Jamaica. This […]

Plans for a two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) have been abandoned following a recent meeting of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) directors. According to ESPNcricinfo, the decision was taken after it failed to gain widespread support. As a result, the next WTC cycle will most likely feature all 12 Full Members in one division. Plans for reviewing the ODI Super League were also discussed. A working group led by former […]

On Saturday, Nov. 8, family, friends, supporters, and fellow Christians came together to celebrate the 80th birthday of the beloved Brooklyn Pentecostal Pastor, Rev. Dr. Neithe E. Soleyn. The ballroom of the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing, Queens, was filled for the occasion. Pastor Soleyn is the Vincentian-born founder of the Faith Deliverance Pentecostal Church of God on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. She also founded and serves as president […]

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has pledged a US$100,000 donation to Jamaica to support relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Category 5, Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 28. CPL confirmed its support for the island's plight via a recent media release, which said the contribution will be made through the Office of the Prime Minister in Jamaica, which will ensure "that the funds are distributed efficiently […]

Daryl Mitchell struck a match-winning century as New Zealand defeated the West Indies by seven runs in an exciting match on the opening One-Day International at the Hagley Oval in New Zealand. Player-of-the-Match Mitchell smashed 119 off 118 balls to help the home side post a competitive 269 for seven, after being sent into bat. A slow start to their run chase damaged their innings as the West Indies ended […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Paul Tonko on Monday, Nov. 17, demanded that the Trump administration release $400 million in federal funds that 1.5 million New Yorkers are relying on to help heat their homes this winter. Hochul said that even though the federal government has reopened, the Trump administration has not yet released funds for the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The governor said New York State […]

Brooklyn’s Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts held one of its signature annual events Oct. 29, combining a full-scale student performance of “Thriller Illusions” with the Elementary Fall Carnival to celebrate student talent and provide a festive Halloween experience for the Brooklyn community. Meyer Levin School of the Performing Arts, located on Ralph Avenue, is a middle school for grades 6-8. The school said the event celebrated student talent […]