Guyanese born Queens Foundry Owner Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Orchestrating $11 Million Scheme to Sell Fake Jasper Johns Sculpture
U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York - January 28, 2014 - Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Brian Ramnarine pled guilty yesterday to fraud charges arising from his attempt to sell a bronze sculpture that he falsely represented to be a genuine work of art by Jasper Johns, as well as his sales of bronze sculptures that he falsely represented to be the work of two other artists, Robert Indiana and Saint Clair Cemin. Ramnarine pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Court Judge John G. Koeltl on the fifth day of a jury trial.
Guyanese in Ghana jailed for 20 years in Cocaine Heist
A Ghanaian and his Guyanese accomplice have been handed prison terms of 15 and 20 years respectively for importing cocaine into Ghana.
The High Court in Accra which convicted Seth Grant, the Ghanaian and Miller Ronald O’Neil, his Guyanese accomplice and Captain of the Guyanese ship Atiyah, George-Town, aboard which the narcotic was seized, handed the sentences on the guilty pleas of the convicts.
Tribute and memories of our icon and legend Nelson Mandela
His inspired given name, “N.E.L.S.O.N. M.A.N.D.E.L.A.” was so meaningful and significant to the world-being and at large globally:-
Composed and written by:- Rev. Surujlall Motilall of Roosendaal, the Netherlands:-
Knoxville couple asking help to adopt a child from Guyana
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - A Knoxville couple is in the process of adopting a child from the South American country of Guyana.
They expected the process to take several years, but suddenly it sped up.
Five (including four Guyanese) plead guilty after cocaine ship is seized in Ghana waters
Four citizens of Guyana and one Ghanaian pleaded guilty on Friday to charges related to the seizure of a ship carrying tens of millions of dollars' worth of cocaine, a senior legal official said.
Remembering September 11th 2001 and those who died.
As we remember the events of September 11 2001, we shall never forget all who lost their lives; the immediate victims, the first responders, the ensuing victims, and the emotional toll on the survivors and the families of the victims.
Guyanese in Manitoba Canada converts grain bin into livable home
After four years of planning, building and improvising, one Manitoba man has finally seen his dream of converting a grain silo into a livable home become a reality.
Suraj Persaud moved to Manitoba from Guyana more than 20 years ago, and in 2009 was inspired by his friends to build the unique home.
Black Christian community, Black Congressional Caucus, rally for Caribbean-African perspective in immigration reform law
As immigration reform becomes imminent and the adversities of African and Caribbean immigrants escape the discourse, Black law makers from Capitol Hill and Black Christian churches are bonding to ensure that the Caribbean-African perspective is incorporated in the proposed law.
Guyanese cops two honors in one week
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Guyanese Sandra Chapman, Deputy Borough President of Brooklyn, NY, and Dr. Monique Davidson-Tucker shared their Sunday evening, March 24, 2013, in the distinguishable company of 14 other honorees at the Tropical Paradise Banquet Hall, 1370 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn.
Over 1000 Caribbean Teachers and Families in Immigration Limbo
As the debate for comprehensive immigration reform gains momentum and some kind of legislative response seems imminent, the plight of teachers recruited from the Caribbean during 2001-2006 is driving to the fore.