Guyanese OnlineAntigua apologizes to Rastafarian community
Photo: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne with Ambassador Franklyn “King Frank-I” Francis.
BY NELSON A. KING – Antigua & Barbuda
The government of Antigua and Barbuda was expected Monday May 21, 2018 to formally apologize before the Organization of American States (OAS) on discrimination against the Rastafarian community, hoping to improve relations with the religious group. Continue reading
The View from Europe: China’s rapidly advancing Caribbean role
David Jessop
For some years now, China has sought to deepen its relations with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. It has done so as a part of a long-term geo-political strategy that is accompanying its rise to super power status.
Its objective in every nation in South and Central America and the Caribbean is to support development through investment and trade, and then over time to enlarge its economic, political and security role. Continue reading
Cricket: West Indies Announcement:
May 17. 2018 – Caribbean News Now – ST JOHN’S, Antigua — August will be a special month for West Indies and Bangladesh fans in the United States.
Reigning ICC World Twenty20 champions West Indies will face Bangladesh in two T20 Internationals under the lights at the Central Broward Regional Park (CBRP), Fort Lauderdale, as part of their tour of the West Indies later this year.
The announcement of the Bangladesh tour of West Indies, which comprises two Tests, three One-day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals between June 24 and August 5 forms part of a packed international home season for Windies that also includes a tour by Sri Lanka. Continue reading
Guyana Independence Day: Dream of a Model Nation
By Vidur DindayalWe celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Guyana’s independence with prayers of thanks to all, past and present who made it happen. We remember their sacrifices and we honour them with a place in our hearts and in saying their names with reverence.
Guytopia is a model nation in the new world. It is what I dream Guyana would be. We are blessed with highly educated Guyanese, second to none in the world, to make this a reality.
In celebrating Independence Day, I reflect on who we are, our journey as a nation, what we can become and how we can get there.
Jagdeo, David Patterson, Khemraj Ramjattan and the IAC – By Freddie Kissoon
Jagdeo, David Patterson, Khemraj Ramjattan and the IAC – By Freddie Kissoon
The brother of Minister David Patterson was arrested for narcotics in Grenada. Before that, there was a celebration in the New Amsterdam prison where prohibited items were in use. Bharrat Jagdeo took some nasty swipes at Minister Patterson. The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) took some nasty swipes too at Khemraj Ramjattan, Minister of Security.
Jagdeo thinks Patterson should do the right thing insinuating that he should resign though Jagdeo stated that the Opposition Leader is not calling on Patterson to resign. The IAC is demanding Ramjattan’s resignation. Both Jagdeo and the IAC are creatures from another world that the Guyanese people need to read up on. Here are some notes about them. Continue reading →
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