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By Dr Vishnu Bisram Sir Shridath S. Ramphal passed away on August 30. There were glowing tributes extolling his role as Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations (1975-90). That was not the Ramphal that people like me remember, those of us deeply involved in the struggle for restoration of democracy in Guyana. Some truth must be told about him in the...

By Chaitram Aklu On August 26, Hindus around the world celebrate Janmashtami, the 5251st birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar (descendant) of Vishnu. It is one of the most important annual festivals in the Hindu religion, celebrated by over nine hundred and twenty five million people worldwide – over two million in the United States alone. According to the scriptures,...

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (DPI) -- The US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge, a key project to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the current Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), is now 64 per cent complete. This update was provided by the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, who inspected the ongoing work on the 2.8-kilometre bridge last Friday. The new bridge...

Overview: The Federation of Hindu Mandirs proudly presents the 15th edition of Ramayan in the Park (RITP 2024). Leading Pandits in the Tri-state area expound on Shree Ram’s Katha with one Kanda each night, starting from Baal Kanda and concluding with Uttar Kanda over the seven nights. Over the years we have successfully completed 120 sessions at RITP. Thanks and...

CARICOM Secretariat, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Tuesday, 30 July 2024: Curaçao is now the sixth Associate Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The country’s Prime Minister said it brings a unique blend of cultural traditions, economic strengths, and social perspectives that will hopefully strengthen the Community. On Sunday, 28 July 2024, CARICOM Chairman, the Hon. Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, and...

QUEENS, NY (July 24, 2024) -- All From 1 Supplier, a local leader in West Indian and American groceries for over four years, is pleased to announce significant enhancements aimed at better serving its valued customers. Effective immediately, All From 1 Supplier will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments online. This initiative aims to...

By Albert Baldeo “Chanderpaul, eyes focused like a laser on the ball from run up to the moment he demolishes it with his trademark pull/sweep, raises his bat, and kisses the pitch as the ball ricochets back off the boundary. The “Tiger” has reached yet another half century, this one the most important of all.” That was a few days...

Reiterates its readiness to support the government and people of Haiti as they embark on "this crucial journey" _______________________   CARICOM SECRETARIAT, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in a press statement on June 19, 2024, says it welcomes the installation of Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille and the members of his government on June 12, 2024. "It is a much anticipated...

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (DPI) -- Earlier this month, the Men on Mission initiative handed over two newly constructed homes to two single mothers in Regions Three and Four. Bhagwattie Ghirao and Bibi Arjune, who have faced immense challenges, were the latest beneficiaries. In Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara, 64-year-old single parent and cancer survivor Bibi Arjun received the keys...

QUEENS, NY -- Indian Arrival was celebrated in New York City on Sunday June 2 with a magnificent entertainment packed cultural variety concert and a (talent) pageant that included a spectacular display of singing of Bollywood songs and sizzling dancing at the Smokey Park in Richmond Hill Queens. Cultural talents from Guyana, Trinidad, Suriname, Jamaica, and the USA entertained an...