Three people lost their lives, and at least nine others were injured, with four in critical condition, after a pickup truck plowed into a group celebrating the Fourth of July holiday in New York City, authorities confirmed. The driver responsible for the tragic collision has been identified as 44-year-old Daniel Hyden from New Jersey. According […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Climate change has emerged as one of our most critical global challenges, significantly altering weather patterns and increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. The Caribbean region, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant cultures, is particularly vulnerable to these changes. This analysis explores how climate change is causing more […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Guyana, a small nation on the northern coast of South America, is part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and has been experiencing notable economic changes under Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is also the first Vice President under President Irfaan Ali since August 2020. This analysis aims to provide a comprehensive overview […]
Editorial credit: yordanka caridad almaguer / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, has become an enduring symbol of rebellion and change. His life and actions have inspired people worldwide, crossing the boundaries of gender, race, and nationality. This analysis explores the reasons behind the lasting appeal of Che Guevara’s […]
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist | AccuWeather Key Takeaways: •Beryl crossed a portion of the Windward Islands as an intense Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph Monday •Beryl is the strongest hurricane on record to hit portions of the Windward Islands so early in the season and the earliest 165-mph Category […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in the procurement process, the government plans to take a strong disciplinary approach to agencies that depart from the Standard Bidding Document. This warning comes on the heels of the $2.1 billion contract […]
Photo: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Editorial credit: Tennessee Witney / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides […]
Eric Adams. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Katie Honan Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a tepid ceremony celebrating an agreement on a $112.4 billion budget that they both said addressed some of the biggest issues for working-class New Yorkers. It’s the third annual budget passage from the […]
Photo courtesy: Youtube, FCCA PAMAC There was a palpable energy, engagement and enthusiasm at the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) PAMAC Summit, held in Jamaica earlier this month. Watch the video here. Participants engaged in significant collective and bilateral meetings aimed at the continued strengthening and success of Caribbean cruise tourism. “The updates from the cruise sector […]
Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip Listen to the interview with Dr. Kareem Crayton here: The right to vote, particularly for Black voters in the U.S., has been bought with blood, sweat, and tears. Voting is a fundamental right in a democratic society, yet the journey to secure this right has been […]