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With oil and gas production leading activities in Guyana’s economy in the last decade, thousands of Guyanese in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and elsewhere have been either returning home to resettle or flying in to take a peek at the rapid pace of developments, including some who have never visited even once since leaving decades ago. Many say they have read about domestic and international reports of the economic […]

President Joseph Biden on Monday proclaimed October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024, saying that “too many Americans know the pain of losing a mother, sister, wife, daughter, or loved one to breast cancer.” “During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the memories of all those we have lost to this devastating disease,” said Biden in a White House Proclamation. “We give strength and support to their families, to […]

Bahamas Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling for action to restore public trust in the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) following allegations of corruption, which resulted in a senior officer being placed on leave. Speaking in the House of Assembly during the recent debate on the National Crime Intelligence Agency Bill, Minnis demanded that the government establish a commission of inquiry, adding that an independent probe is essential […]

“John Lewis: A Life” by David Greenberg c.2024, Simon & Schuster                                    $35.00                                           704 pages   You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then that’s what you’ll do. You’ll volunteer where you’re needed. You’ll offer up your time to organize events and gather other helpers. You’ve dedicated your life to public service because, as in the new biography, […]

With less than 30 days to choose the next president of the United States, 25-time Grammy winner Stevie Wonder committed 10 nights to campaign for the first Black female of the free world. The musician/composer/singer/Civil Rights activist announced a mini tour he hopes will heighten awareness of the possibility of the historic milestone and consequences he believes Black Americans will be forced to endure if Vice President Kamala Harris loses […]