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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026.

Guyana

Leaders of Canada and Guyana emphasize ‘strong’ ties

By Nelson A. King

FILE PHOTO: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali attends state funeral of Suriname’s former president Chan Santokhi

Guyana

Caribbean Round-up: The Bahamas’ rating increases, Guyana funds farmers, and Bank of Jamaica searches for new governor

By Devika Ragoonanan

Congressman Gabe Evans.

Guyana

Congressman urges US to address China’s growing influence in Guyana

By Bert Wilkinson

The remains of a Dutch fort near the Essequibo River. Venezuelan claims that an international tribunal had cheated it out of Guyana’s mineral, oil, and gas-rich Essequibo region.

Guyana

Guyana and Venezuela square off at World Court over border lines

By Bert Wilkinson

The last members of Kenya’s multinational force board a plane after the contingent helped train and assist Haitian police to restore stability in Port-au-Prince, Haiti April 27, 2026.

Barbados

Caribbean Round-up: Death penalty in Barbados, Haiti’s security, and tourism in Guyana

By Devika Ragoonanan

Family members from left, sitting, nephew Linden Levi, Son Jermone Serrao, Mrs. Eulah Evelyn Levi-Marque, Consulate staffers, Nacifa Watson, and Fazia Khusial, a family friend, and standing, Daughter-in-law, Judy Boyce-Serrao.

Guyana

A century of life: Eula Marques credits church and childhood

By Tangerine Clarke

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez takes the salute by the Honor Guard following her arrival at the Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada.

Barbados

Tensions flare again

By Bert Wilkinson

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues, left, presented Chef Delven Adams, proprietor of the Backyard Cafe in Georgetown, with a plaque in recognition of being listed as one of Time Magazine’s 2026 greatest places on the planet to visit.

Guyana

Backyard Cafe goes global: Delven Adams earns TIME’s Top 100 Honor

By Tangerine Clarke

Cloyette Harris-Stoute is shown wearing pieces from the Karnival Collection, inspired by the energy and movement of Caribbean Carnival.

Guyana

Alliyette’s Karnival Collection turns Caribbean joy into wearable gold

By Tracey Khan

Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, left, with Consul General of Guyana to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, raised their glasses at a previous reception to commemorate Guyana's Republic Anniversary. The two diplomats will collaborate to host scheduled events to celebrate Guyana's 60th Independence Anniversary.

Guyana

Guyana launches Diamond Jubilee with Homecoming celebrations

By Tangerine Clarke

Jilicia Leitch continues her recovery in New York after surviving a brutal acid attack, holding onto faith as she seeks reconstructive surgery and healing.

Guyana

‘I forgive him’: Acid attack survivor Jilicia Leitch holds on to faith, seeks surgery in U.S.

By Tracey Khan

Guyana

Pilot confirmed dead from Friday’s air crash

By Bert Wilkinson

Baroness Valarie Amos, left, and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards.

Guyana

Outstanding Guyanese to be honored with Congressional Awards

By Nelson A. King

Guyana

Guyana Cultural Association opens 2026 Awards nominations

By Tangerine Clarke

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's 80th session on Sept. 26, 2025.

Antigua

Trinidad pushes leaders’ meeting in Barnett row

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, Consul General of Guyana to New York From left, Consul General to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukai, Investment and Diaspora Initiatives Head Fazil Joe Yussuff, joined the 38th Annual Phagwah float parade, and cultural presentation at Phil Rizzuto Park on March 29, 2026.

Guyana

Sukai brings Guyana greetings to Queens Phagwah

By Tangerine Clarke

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