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Written by Howard Hughes On Friday July 2026, just before 1:30pm or thereabout, it’s alleged that Yvette James a 79-year-old woman was apparently run over by 63 years old female driver who lost control of her vehicle. She died on the scene. The accident occurred at the corner of Rutland Road & East 92nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Yvette James […More]

Pres. Ali says Guyanese overseas could soon benefit from free online programs at UG.   Guyanese living overseas could soon benefit from free online programs offered by the University of Guyana (UG), as the government advances plans to extend tertiary education opportunities to the diaspora. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Tuesday evening while engaging members of […More]

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship In a 6-3 decision, the court held that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to “every free-born person in this land.” The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, ruling that he does not have the power to unilaterally overturn the longstanding constitutional principle that guarantees citizenship […More]

Trump nominates Trinidad-born Jennifer Johnson-Carroll as US ambassador. US President Donald Trump has nominated Trinidad-born former Florida lieutenant governor Jennifer Johnson-Carroll to serve as the next United States ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago. The nomination was formally submitted to the US Senate on June 2 and must be confirmed before Johnson-Carroll can take up the diplomatic post. In a statement, […More]

7-year-old Trini-American boy accepted into Mensa, the world’s high-IQ society, after standout academic performance. Seven-year-old Jadon Prieto of Henry County, Georgia, near Atlanta, is earning recognition for both his academic achievements and character after being accepted into American Mensa, the American chapter of the world’s oldest high-IQ society. Founded in 1946, Mensa International is one of the world’s oldest and […More]

King Charles bids farewell as his 4-day U.S. state visit comes to an end — full coverage. The king is now on his way to Bermuda to make his first visit as monarch to the British territory. King Charles III boarded his plane on Thursday at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, concluding his and Queen Camilla’s four-day state visit to […More]

CARICOM AT BREAKING POINT: SG BARNET SET TO STEP DOWN AMID FURY OVER CARICOM CHAIRMAN DREW’S INCOMPETENT HANDLING OF RE-APPOINTMENT. The Caribbean Community is staring down one of the most damaging governance crises in its 50-year history, as mounting reports, first brought to light by Trinidad journalist, indicate that CARICOM Secretary-General is now unlikely to continue beyond August. What began […More]

Bahamas’ major parties launch campaigns ahead of May 12 general election. The two main political parties in The Bahamas have officially launched their campaigns for the May 12 general election, with Prime Minister Philip Davis promising to expand on his administration’s achievements, while opposition leader Michael Pintard urged voters to “hit the reset button.” Davis, leading the ruling Progressive Liberal […More]

Nomination Day sets stage for Antigua and Barbuda’s April 30 polls. Antigua and Barbuda officially entered election season on Monday, April 13, as Nomination Day set the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched general election on April 30, 2026. Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams issued the writ of elections, formally triggering the process for candidates from the […More]

St Lucia PM urges more direct communication among CARICOM leaders. St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is calling on CARICOM leaders to communicate more directly as tensions continue to swirl around the controversial reappointment of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett. Speaking at his weekly Cabinet news conference on Monday, Pierre avoided directly engaging in the dispute but […More]