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Guyanese artists explore migration, culture in Harlem exhibition

BY TANGERINE CLARKE From Caribbean Life Guyanese art enthusiasts and friends turned out on Nov.17, to celebrate “Liminal Space” an exhibition on view at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), 120 E 125 St., in Harlem, New York,…

Ringing the changes

for Success across the Caribbean BPO Sector Tourists often say one of the Caribbean’s unique selling points, which entice them to come back to the islands again and again, is ‘the people’. Caribbean people are renowned for their warm, approachable…

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IMPACT Justice concludes seminar on indigenous peoples in Guyana

From Caribbean News Now GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The Canadian-funded project Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) hosted a seminar on the American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with the Indian Law Resource Center on October…

Visa-free travel for Guyanese construction workers being examined for St. Marteen, other Irma hit islands

BY: ANDREA FERNANDES From guyana Guadian Philipsburg; – With Islands such as Barbuda somewhat completely destroyed, and others such as St. Martin terribly ravaged, the governments of several of the affected territories are examining the possibility of relaxing their immigration…

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Cayman Islands Squash Club recognizes outstanding athletes

From CI Squash Club In a brief ceremony held at the Cayman Islands Squash Club (CISC) on Saturday the 7th of October 2017, three young athletes were recognized for their outstanding performance at the Caribbean Junior Squash Championships that were…

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Caribbean Indigenous peoples to form regional body

By: Natasha Smith From DPI Guyana At the close of the three-day Justice IMPACT seminar, the decision was made to establish a regional mechanism to address issues affecting Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean. The discussions had centered around what type…

Effects of climate change in focus at Agriculture Meeting

From CARICOM The detrimental effect of climate change on the Region was brought in to sharp focus as a special Meeting of Agriculture Ministers got underway at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, on Friday. At the opening…

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Guyana’s prez calls for peace at the 72nd United Nations

By Tangerine Clarke from Caribbean Life In his address to the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, David A. Granger, president of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, called for peace in the world. The head of state told the General Assembly…

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Surinam Airways eyes Boeing for imminent fleet renewal

By Ray Chickrie From Caribbean News Now PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Surinam Airways (SLM) must renew its fleet by November when the lease of the current three Boeing 737-300s expires and, from recent statements by the CEO of SLM Robbi Lachmisingh,…

Caribbean consul generals

Caribbean consul generals in NY celebrate carnival’s 50th By Alexandra Simon From Caribbean Life It’s a historic year. The West Indian American Day Carnival is celebrating its 50th anniversary year and will honor that milestone on Eastern Parkway on Sept….