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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, on May 29, thanked nationals for serving the borough as first responders, teachers, healthcare heroes, frontline workers, and community leaders during his administration's inaugural Guyana Independence commemoration and awards ceremony in the historic Helen Marshall Cultural Center, located in the lower level of the municipal building. He went on to commend Rhonda Binda, a Guyanese national who, he said, helped to build "this house as […]

A senior Guyanese police officer who was suspected of involvement in a major cocaine find near the border with Venezuela last year has been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department, forcing authorities to send him home until a proper probe about his alleged involvement is completed. Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh, 37, is the last of the latest Guyanese nationals to be sanctioned by the US government in recent months. Sawh […]

The 16th Annual Juneteenth Festival Summit NYC 2025, under the theme "Educating, Empowering, Entertaining," has unveiled a three-day celebration of free events from June 12-19. Known as Freedom Day, a celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, this year's festival and concert will be held on June 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane, Brooklyn. According to Juneteenthny.com, Juneteenth is […]

This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good on our promise to eradicate gun violence. From day one, we have worked to create safer streets, safer subways, and a safer city for all New York families. We have listened to our communities and our neighbors and deployed resources where they are needed most. The numbers are in, and […]

Khari Edwards, the son of Trinidadian and Guyanese immigrants, is running for Brooklyn Borough President because his life’s work has been dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and community engagement in every corner of the borough. “As the son of Caribbean immigrants raised in Crown Heights, I witnessed firsthand how many Brooklyn neighborhoods have been neglected and underserved, and I understand that meaningful progress demands leadership that is accessible, accountable, and […]

Books for Father’s Day by various authors c.2025, Various publishers                             $14.99 - $30                             Various page counts   Your dad is the best. First of all, he gives great hugs. He teaches you things, fixes what’s broken, and likes to play with you sometimes. Dad works hard, he’s really smart, and he picks great books to read before bedtime, books like these… Who doesn’t like to go camping with Dad? […]

Soccer fans are reputedly loyal to the popular sport acclaimed throughout the world. Although growing in popularity here, early concerns due to recent immigration restrictions pose a threat to the FIFA World Cup games slated from June 15 to July 13 on this continent. Initially expected to attract billions in revenues and fans who usually travel from cities near and far, reportedly, some of the global cheerleaders are contemplating boycotting […]

In the past, we’ve discussed the iconic role Pelau plays in the life of a Trinbagonian (Trinidad and Tobago). Gatherings, beach limes, family events, and of course, that hot bubbling pot mommy would have waiting for us after school. This classic one-pot dish is made with rice, peas, and usually a meat of some kind (marinated overnight), simmered in coconut milk and finished with chopped herbs. You’ll Need… 3 lbs […]