Guyana News – Caribbean Life

Guyana Consulate Staffer, Karen Pesaud, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and Sudesh Persaud, (husband and wife) pose with the head-of-state's at the International Center for Democracy Christmas during a layover in NYC, on his way to Guyana, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Brooklyn

President Ali praises Diaspora loyalty during Holiday stop in New York

By Tangerine Clarke

Vladimir Paraison, chief of the National Police, attends a press conference to present weapons and ammunition seized during different operations against gangs, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, November 28, 2025.

Guyana

Carribean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

A satellite image shows the Skipper tanker, north of Guadeloupe, December 12, 2025.

Guyana

Seized oil tanker was falsely flying Guyana flag, officials say

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, WTCG Executive Director Wesley Kirton; CARICOM Deputy Secretary General Dr. Armstrong Alexis; Dr. Olinda Salguero Vice President Latin American &; Caribbean Presidential Mission; and John Dickson, a director of the Presidential Mission.

Guyana

Latin American Presidential Mission seeks closer ties with CARICOM

By Tangerine Clarke

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party in Guyana.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

General John D. Caine, 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Guyana

America’s top general heads to T&T as fears of war with Venezuela loom

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions - The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino's on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Guyanese-born US military veteran Shellone Grant has been a Zumba dance instructor for 12 years.

Acts of Kindness

Kindness in motion: Healing through dance

By Milette Millington

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party in Guyana.

Guyana

Oversight crisis looms

By Bert Wilkinson

Panelists at the Nov. 14, 2025, Guyana Diaspora Forum Series: NY edition at the Vetro Restaurant in Howard Beach, was moderated by Wazim Mowla, left, next to him is, Taij Persaud, government relations advisor, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Faizal Joe Yussuf, advisor on Investment & Diaspora Affairs, Rafael Fumis, country manager, MODEC Guyana, and Imogen Ferdinand, executive secretary, Berbice Chambers and Development Association.

Business

Exxon’s $60B push sends Guyana output soaring to 900,000 barrels — Big opportunity for Diaspora

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Hurricane Relief

Regional Solidarity

By Bert Wilkinson

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Immigration

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Sooroojballie stands with his chef and kitchen staff, the team behind Déjà Brew Café’s flavorful fusion dishes that celebrate Caribbean, American, and Latin influences.

Business

From Guyana to Queens: Suraj Sooroojballie redefines the café experience

By Tracey Khan

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party in Guyana.

Guyana

Extradition fight leaves Guyana without an opposition leader 10 weeks after election

By Bert Wilkinson

Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 24, 2024 in New York City.

Guyana

New Oil Deal

By Bert Wilkinson

Lead pastor of Liberty Bible Fellowship Church in Ozone Park Queens, Joseph Persaud and wife, First Lady Rachael Persaud cut the cake during the pastor's 60th Birthday celebration, and the renewing of their 35th wedding anniversary in the ballroom of the elegant Crescent Beach Club in Bayville Long Island, on Nov. 7, 2025.

People

Queens Pastor Joseph Persaud honored at joyous 60th birthday celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

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