Category: Guyana
Wendy’s Comes to Guyana: A New Restaurant Brings Jobs, Food, and Inclusion
The new Wendy’s will not be like a small snack shop. It will be a modern, full-service restaurant. People can eat inside, order food through a drive-thru window, or get food delivered to their homes. For many Guyanese, this will be a new experience. The restaurant will give people a chance to enjoy American-style burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, and other popular Wendy’s meals — without having to travel abroad.
Read MoreGuyanese Man Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Involving USAID HIV Test Kits
According to U.S. authorities, Davendra Rampersaud, 42, from Guyana, pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal and sell medical supplies that were meant to assist people in Kenya. The fraud took place between 2014 and 2019 and involved the use of fake contracts, fraudulent shipping labels, and forged letters of authorization.
Read MoreGuyanese Veteran Broadcaster Eshri Singh Dies at 89
Described as “The Man with the Golden Voice,” Singh brought Caribbean music, culture, and stories to television screens across New York City, particularly for newly arrived Guyanese immigrants looking for a familiar voice in a new land. His show stood out not just for its variety format, but for its forward-thinking inclusivity—it even featured a transgender performer at a time when such representation was rare in ethnic media.
Read MoreGuyanese Candidate Romeo Hitlall Faces Serious Charges After Violent Affair — Loses City Council Primary
Romeo Hitlall, a candidate running for City Council District 28 in Queens, New York, has found himself at the center of a serious legal case. This case involves a violent fight with a woman named Rhonda Cruz, who is better known as Rhonda “Bob,” a popular TikTok personality originally from Guyana. Hitlall was charged with eight crimes, including the most serious charge: second-degree strangulation. The news has shocked many voters, and Hitlall lost the Democratic primary election.
Read MoreGuyanese Des Moines Schools Superintendent Resigns Amid ICE Arrest, Gun, Cash, and Immigration Battle
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has resigned after a dramatic chain of events involving police, immigration agents, and legal problems.
Read MoreMan and Woman Die in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Guyana
A man and a woman died on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Georgetown, Guyana. Police say it looks like the man killed the woman, then killed himself. This happened at a house on Charlotte Street.
Read MoreGuyanese TikToker Rhonda Bobb Arrested
Police say Bobb was charged with domestic violence. A man named Romeo Hitlal told police that Bobb punched him in the face.
Hitlal is known in the Guyanese community. He recently lost a city council election. Bobb was helping him during his campaign. Many people believed they were having an affair.
Read MoreGerman Man Travels the World Without Money or Planes
A young man from Germany is traveling around the world in a very unique way — without money and without using airplanes.
Read MoreHalal Violation Outrage at Green Leaf Bistro in Queens
A group of elderly community members visited Green Leaf Bistro at for what they believed would be a Halal meal. The restaurant’s exterior prominently displays “Halal” signage, and its menu contains no warnings about pork dishes.
Read MoreWIN Party Sparks National Outrage After Homophobic Attack on Openly Gay Influencer
Reliable sources confirm that WIN Party members deliberately used the derogatory term “Auntyman” – a Guyanese slur with the same hateful meaning as “faggot” – to describe Suseran. This attack comes despite the influencer’s positive contributions to Guyana’s business community and his status as one of the country’s most prominent digital creators.
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