Police in Suriname Thursday said they had launched a major probe into the death of former president Desi Bouterse, the details surrounding the mysterious emergence of his body at his closely monitored home, where exactly he was hiding and who was protecting him since he fled from justice in mid-January. Bouterse, 79 was pronounced dead… Read More

While Sorrel (the dried sepals [the outer parts] of the genus Hibiscus [Roselle] flower which create a versatile and colorful red liquid when infused with hot water) is predominantly made around Christmas-time in the Caribbean (that’s when the flowers are ready for harvest), there’s no reason why this refreshing passionfruit and citrus infused version cannot… Read More

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) on Monday led 20 of her colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden urging the exoneration of Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, for a 1923 conviction for the fraudulent use of the mail.  Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, represents the 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn… Read More

Intimate Concert Jamaica says Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Wayne Wonder, Romain Virgo and Bugle will headline Intimate Concert 2025. Organizers said on Dec. 17 that it was “thrilled to unveil the complete lineup for its upcoming event,” set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the picturesque Plantation Cove in St. Ann,… Read More

Surinamese citizens awoke to the sad news on Christmas Day after authorities confirmed the death of former military strongman and two-time elected president Desi Bouterse, almost a year after he went into hiding to avoid a 20-year jail sentence for mass murder committed 42 years ago. It is unclear as to exactly where and how… Read More

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced over 2,000 grants totaling $62 million by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) that will support 1,497 nonprofit organizations and 509 individual artists, increasing access to arts funding and recognizing the substantial economic and social impact of New York’s vital arts and culture sector. With more than… Read More

The US State Department has once again targeted Surinamese companies and officials allegedly involved in sanctions-busting activities by assisting in the transport and sale of sanctioned Iranian oil. The department said at the weekend that Galaxy Management, located on Keizerstraat, was involved in transporting Iranian petroleum through “Galaxy Management NV, a Suriname-based company. The vessel reportedly… Read More

When I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City, I promised to “Get Stuff Done.” That has been our focus ever since coming into office, and this past year was no different. But, in 2024, we did more than just get stuff done — we delivered for you, every day and… Read More

Joined by colleagues and advocates in Southeast Queens, Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Central Brooklyn) on Thursday urged New Yorkers to protect themselves from deed theft scams this holiday season. Myrie said deed theft is a crime where homeowners can unknowingly lose the title to their property, and that longtime Black and brown homeowners are especially vulnerable.… Read More

With the theme “God Keeps His Promise,” Sunday School children at Fenimore St. United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn brought much nostalgia to congregants and invitees as they celebrated their Second Annual Christmas Pageant to rave reviews. Christmas celebrants braved the bitterly cold weather — with a high of about 28 degrees — to see… Read More