By Sandy Connors | Photos Courtesy: Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra (PESO) has much to celebrate in a year marked by milestones and music. Under President Wayne Bernard’s leadership, the Brooklyn-based ensemble clinched an unprecedented double victory at the 2024 Junior and National Panorama competitions — a first for the group and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that “all men are created equal,” to modern debates about immigration, race, and national identity, the definition of who belongs in America has been contested and […]
By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: Orenthomasphotography / shutterstock.com I find it perplexing that there is a proposal to diminish the significance of commemorating Emancipation and Independence Day in Jamaica. Who would have the audacity to minimize the importance of Emancipation Day, a day that symbolizes the freedom of enslaved Black people and their journey […]
Photo courtesy: dpi.gov.gy “Your future is secured with the PPP/C govt” – Pres. Ali tells indigenous community as Amerindian Heritage Month kicks off With a consistent flow of investments designed to improve their living standards, Guyana’s indigenous community can rest assured that the government has its best interests at heart. This sentiment was expressed by […]