By Department of Public Information Guyana has been invited to attend the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in Brasilia, Brazil in October, and will champion forest conservation and greater incentives for forested-rich countries. The G20 Summit is the meeting between the Heads of State or Governments of the member countries, who represent around 85 […]
Editorial credit: Chris Allan / Shutterstock.com Peter & Company Auto agents for NISSAN has teamed up with Take Over Tent/Soca Village for the 2024 Calypso season. The tent has received a financial donation from the company to assist with preparations for its upcoming shows which are expected to kick off in May. Once again, TOT […]
Join us on Saturday, June 15th at the famed Billie Holiday Theater for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the debut performance of the Let Her Rock: A Love Letter music EP! Original songs created to uplift and inspire girls and all women A celebration of strength, potential, and positive influence Music that transcends […]
Please join the Caribbean Equality Project and our community partners as we proudly march in the 2024 Queens Pride Parade to celebrate our diverse Caribbean culture and amplify Caribbean LGBTQ+ visibility in Queens. Our friends at Q-WAVE and GAPIMNY will march with us in solidarity. 2024 marks the Caribbean Equality Project’s 9th anniversary of advocating for Caribbean LGBTQ+ […]
Pennelope Beckles-Robinson. Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM Climate change, threats to biodiversity, economic uncertainty due to external shocks, and limited institutional and financial capacity, are the key concerns of Ministers with responsibility for the Environment of the Caribbean Community. The concerns were highlighted during the 112th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic […]
Photo courtesy: UNESCO / H. Bejerano By UNESCO The Caribbean is known for its vibrant fashion, which is influenced by a blend of various cultures and ethnicities. Long-standing traditions, coming from African, Indian, European and Asian fashion, reflect the wealth of historical influences that have shaped the Caribbean identity. However, many young entrepreneurs in the […]
The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has predicted near-record heat in the Caribbean region from April to September 2024, with sweltering conditions expected in August and September. This forecast’s implications include an increased risk of heat stress among vulnerable populations and small livestock due to high temperatures and rising humidity in September. The need for […]
Editorial credit: Angga Budhiyanto / Shutterstock.com By Farah Nibbs | The Conversation In the popular imagination, the Caribbean is paradise, an exotic place to escape to. But behind the images of balmy beaches and lush hotel grounds lies a crisis, the likes of which its residents have never experienced. Caribbean islands are in a water crisis, […]
DTH Company Artists in Nyman String Quartet No. 2. Photo by Steven Pisano By Lyndon Taylor The opening night performance of Dance Theater of Harlem (DTH) on April 11, at New York City Center was truly magnificent, a testament to the sheer brilliance and boundless talent of Black dancers in the world of ballet. Under […]
Listen to the podcast with Brian Figeroux, Esq, here: As National Small Business Week, which runs from April 28 to May 4, unfolds, it’s a time to recognize and celebrate the immense contributions of small businesses to our economy and communities. In the vibrant tapestry of New York City, a significant portion of these businesses […]