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

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

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

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

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson on Wednesday joined Principal of the Family Life Academy Charter School II Valerie Marchionno, Assistant Principal Marilea Alberto and Music Director Nicholas Diaz in debuting her first-ever Winter Holiday Concert, “Tis the Season.” The two-hour-long event took place in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall, 851 Grand Concourse. Gibson,… Read More

Roxanne Hermanstyne-Johnson, a native of Guyana, is the founder and CEO of Blueprint Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking medical and educational barriers. “This November marked six years since our founding, and I am proud of the meaningful work we continue to deliver in Guyana and beyond,” she said, adding that this year… 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 everywhere.… Read More

The halls of the Guyana Consulate in Manhattan were joyfully decorated with elements of Christmas and filled with laughter, music, and the smell of national dishes, thanks to Consul General of Guyana to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, who welcomed a gleeful group of diasporans and members of CARICOM for an evening of holiday… Read More