New England Gazzette

A Guyanese-American congressional candidate took direct aim at two well-known political figures this week during a candidate forum hosted by the Grand Street Democrats and Three Bridges Democrats, sharpening contrasts in what is shaping up to be a closely watched primary contest.

As federal authorities continue releasing investigative records connected to Epstein, some social media posts claim that newly surfaced documents show links between Epstein and Guyana. Here is what can actually be verified.

Guyanese social media lit up Sunday night after global music star Bad Bunny mentioned “Guyana” during his Super Bowl halftime performance, prompting many online to celebrate what they believed was a rare international shoutout.

The Trump administration has announced a major expansion of U.S. travel and immigration restrictions that would affect nearly all member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), placing the region squarely within a broader list of more than 75 countries facing new limits on entry into the United States.

Guyanese social media influencer known as “Melly Mel” is facing a civil lawsuit in Canada following allegations that she made defamatory statements about the mother of Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali.

The nonprofit Chhaya CDC is listed as a supporter of the campaign promoting Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Its leadership includes Executive Director Annetta Seecharran (Guyanese) and Deputy Director of Policy Sadia Rahman (Bengali). The campaign has spent over $1 million on independent expenditures advocating for these measures. (NYC Campaign Finance Board)

One of the men who helped shape Guyana’s early movie culture has passed away. Kassim “Hoosain” Hoosain, former owner of the Twilite Cinema in Belmont, Guyana, died recently in Richmond Hill, Queens, where he had lived for decades.

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.

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.

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.