“Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound. My job is to bring out in people & what they wouldn’t dare do themselves“
Seelall Persaud’s Autobiography: Authoritative Account of Life In the Police Force
By Dr Vishnu Bisram
Former Guyana Police Commissioner, Seelall Persaud, opened up about his remarkable journey in law enforcement in his autobiography or memoir Stepping...
Albert Baldeo Wants to Give New York’s “Little Guyana, Little Punjab...
QUEENS, NY-Community activist Albert Baldeo is running for State Assembly in District 24, Queens, which includes Richmond Hill, Hollis, Queens Village, Jamaica Estates and...
Dr. Peter Ramsaroop: President Irfaan Ali is a Rock Star!
COMMENTARY
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
President Irfaan Ali of Guyana is a rock star, says Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, the CEO of Go-Invest. The remarks were...
New Book on Walter Rodney 42 Years After his Assassination
By Chaitram Aklu
On the morning of June 14, 1980, four cars and a hearse pulled up at the Thomas Street entrance of the Georgetown...
Trinidad Canadian Comedian headlines Caribbean Comedy Show in New York
NYC, June 2022 -- Toronto based Comedian, Actor, Playwright and Director, Rhoma Spencer will headline the Caribbean Comedy Show as part of the 3rd...
Lion Romeo Hitlall Wins Race for 2nd Vice District Governor of...
In a stunning show of district wide support and endorsement for higher leadership, Lion Romeo Hitlall, PMJF, of the Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions...
“everything slackens in a wreck” Opens at the Ford Foundation Gallery
By Aminta Kilawan Narine, Esq.
On Wednesday, June 1, the Ford Foundation Gallery hosted an opening reception of “everything slackens in a wreck,” an exhibition...
Black Churches in America
By Dr. DHANPAUL NARINE
It is 1758, and a slave reports on the condition of Blacks. He says, ‘the white folks would come in when...
NYCD & NYPD Desi Societies Participate in First Asian American and...
NEW YORK -- New York Corrections Department Desi Society Fraternal Organization was very proud to be invited to march in the first Asian American...
Guyana’s Local Content Legislation: Provides Jobs & Business Opportunities for Guyanese
By Dr Tara Singh
The Local Content Act (No 18, 2021) provides support for Guyanese nationals and companies in the “procurement of some 40 services...
Mushtaq Khan: Banker and Public Servant
PROFILE OF THE MONTH
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Mushtaq Khan is one of the pioneers of banking in Guyana. But his repertoire extends to other areas...
Dumb on Smart: Is Social Media Making us Stupid?
COMMENTARY
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
The revolution is digitized. Are we a nation that has become dumb on smart gadgets? Are we face-bookers that sit...
More Than 100 Local and International Companies on Board for Guyana’s...
Event to be Held at Arthur Chung Conference Centre From May 19 to May 21
Department of Information (DPI), Guyana
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA: Twenty international companies have...
Caribbean Muslims Observed Eid in New York
By Vishnu Bisram
Eid was celebrated by the large Caribbean Muslim community in New York on Monday morning with traditional prayers at Guyanese Masjids across...
South Queens Women’s March Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Office...
QUEENS, NEW YORK - On Saturday, April 16, South Queens Women’s March (SQWM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3pm for the organization’s new office...
Eid-al-Fitr: The Festival of Breaking the Fast
By Chaitram Aklu
Beginning Sunday May 1 in the evening and ending in the evening on Monday May 2 (pending moon sighting), the 1.9 billion...
Mars Kitchen Promises the Ultimate Food Experience in Local Guyanese Delicacies
By Leon Suseran
Nestled in the heart of South Ozone Park, Mars Kitchen Restaurant and Bar has returned, bigger and better. Speaking recently with the...
Interfaith Council For Community Development (ICCD) Commemorates Women’s History Month
Elected Officials and Community Leaders Honored
By Nala Singham
RICHMOND HILL, QUEENS (March 27, 2022): It was an evening of celebration honoring the recognition of outstanding...
Going to Court “Virtually” During the Pandemic
By Rakesh Rampertab, Esq.
The COVID-19 health pandemic has changed daily life significantly. Our judicial system in New York has not been spared. There is...
Women Business Owners of South Richmond Hill
By Aminta Kilawan Narine, Esq.
Women’s History shouldn’t just be relegated to the month of March. Women shape the fabric of our community and many...