Amba And Jack Not Allowed Back
The ‘IN THE DIASPORA Column of the Stabroek News of Jan 31st, 2022 and Guyana Graphic of January 26th, 2023 carried an article I wrote entitled ‘HOW AMBA AND JACK CAME BACK’. It has since been posted to the GUYANESE UNITED Facebook page and a few others. The article is about how I came to create imagined portraits of the leaders of the 1823 Demerara Uprising.
IDPADA-G Participation In The UN Permanent Forum For People Of African Descent, Geneva December 5-8, 2022
IDPADA-G Press Release:
IDPADA-G PARTICIPATION IN THE UN PERMANENT FORUM FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, GENEVA DECEMBER 5-8, 2022
Guyanese United co-sponsored Christmas party for the kids in the Festival City neighborhood
Guyanese United co-sponsored a Christmas party for the kids in the Festival City neighborhood on December 11, 2022, at the local community center.
Keith C. O’Neil Jr. a son of Guyana, Named President/CEO of Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union
Keith O'Neil Jr. the son of former Guyana Police Force member Keith O'Neil Sr. who passed away in January 2021, was appointed President/Chief Executive Officer of Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union headquartered in Baltimore Maryland USA.
An Appeal on Behalf of Fellow Guyanese Ms. Cheryl Headley-Frank Who is Battling Cancer
Guyana Graphic is appealing to our readers to help fellow Guyanese Ms. Cheryl Headley-Frank who is battling cancer.
Guyana’s First Gay Pride Parade - Letter to My Daughter By Ric Couchman
My dear daughter, my country is about to have its first ever Gay Pride parade, but sadly it is taking place against the backdrop of bitter and hostile opposition from the leaders in Guyana’s Evangelical community.
Review of "The House on Coco Street" a Film by Damani Baker
From the first few frames of 'The House on Coco Street' a film by Damani Baker, screened on Friday, Sept 29th, by Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival at O Cinema in Wynwood, Miami, it was clear it was going to be a powerful human story of international significance.
Its opening juxtaposed a close up of the young, charismatic Black NJM Prime Minister and loved populist leader of a peaceful revolution, making an impassioned plea for the future of his island paradise home in 1982, and the old, hawkish, White, Republican President of the most militaristically powerful country in the world - the United States, spewing hateful threats towards the Spice Isle - a tourist destination in the Caribbean.
Georgetown Kite-flyers to Pay to Use Open-spaces - Demerara Waves
I read in one of the local media outlets that the Georgetown kite-flyers will soon have to pay to use open spaces, quoting the city administration "Citizens who use the areas would be required to pay a minimal fee to offset expenses, and to assist with after event cleaning activities."
Guyana’s ‘Ancient Mariner’ Turns 90
Guyanese born Capt. Patrick Ragburlall Persaud aka ‘Rocky Ragbur’, is celebrating his 90th birthday on 3/17/2016. His maritime career spanned 50 years. Starting in 1948, Rocky Ragbur rose through the ranks from Saloon boy, O.S, A.B, Boatswain (Bosun), 3 rd Master, 2nd Master, and Chief Mate, to Master Mariner, eventually retiring as a Sea Captain in September of 1998.
Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. Newsletters - Following in the Footsteps Of Strong & Talented Guyanese Women
Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. Newsletters - Following in the Footsteps Of Strong & Talented Guyanese Women - March 28, 2015 Vol. 5 Issue 3
"I am Charisse"