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Row over Jonestown mass suicide site

Last week's announcement that an upstart Guyanese local adventure tour operator plans to begin taking tourists to the now overgrown jungle commune where more than 900 Americans had committed mass suicide by drinking a cyanide-laced kool-aid brew in 1978 has sparked a simmering debate with some supporters adamant that the country should indeed cash in on the tragedy, while critics want it to be left alone as the tragedy had […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

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Chandler-Waterman celebrates ‘100 Years’ of the life of Shirley Chisholm

Brooklyn Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman has joined in celebrating the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, fondly called by local Brooklynites as “Auntie Shirley.” “We thank her for paving the way for women to enter politics like myself,” said Chandler-Waterman, the daughter of Barbadian and Jamaican immigrants, about Chisholm, the daughter of Barbadian and Guyanese immigrants. “Her leadership paved the way for so many women in government, and I am honored to […]

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CG Brotherson lauds ‘Guyanese Essequibians’ for the spirit of community, unity, and joy at Christmas party

Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson extended holiday greetings to Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America members who gathered for another Christmas party at Liberty Palace Banquet Hall in Richmond Hill Queens that was a vision of joyfulness last Saturday evening. Ambassador Brotherson, an honored guest who could not attend the event, sent a heartfelt message to the organization for its tireless efforts in making the […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

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Op-Ed | Continuing to keep New Yorkers safe

Since day one, this administration has been committed to making New York City a safer, more affordable city. And we have fought to ensure that New Yorkers can pursue their dreams by improving quality of life.   New Yorkers have raised their concerns about public safety across the five boroughs — they asked for more cops on our streets and for us to address the issues that affect their livability. […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

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‘It’s Showtime’ for Tarrus Riley

Chart-topping reggae artist Tarrus Riley has just dropped his latest single, "It's Showtime," produced by the acclaimed label Dutty Rock Productions, owned by Sean Paul. "In this track, Tarrus Riley celebrates the strength and beauty of women who are ready to shine in the spotlight, with references to notable celebrities like Taraji Henson and Meagan Good," Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of New York-based Destine Media, told Caribbean Life […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

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Caribbean RoundUp

Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis accepted the resignation of Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander as there have been allegations by US law enforcement authorities of a senior Bahamian police officer on charges of conspiracy to import cocaine as well as possession and use of firearms. "I have met with the Commissioner of Police. I have received and accepted his resignation. The Commissioner has served the force with distinction, and I want […]

todayDecember 9, 2024

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The roots grow strong in this beautiful photo-filled gift book

Affrilachia: Testimonies" by Chris Aluka Berry with Kelly Elaine Navies and Maia A. Surdam c.2024, University of Kentucky Press                           $50.00                                  252 pages   An average oak tree is bigger than two people can reach together. That mighty tree starts with an acorn the size of a nickel, ultimately growing to eighty feet tall, with a canopy of a hundred feet or more across. And like the new book "Affrilachia" […]

todayDecember 9, 2024

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