Category: International
Guyanese 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 MoreNanjing ‘Sister Hong’ Scandal Sparks Debate About Sex, Gender, and Relationships
A recent scandal in China has caused a lot of talk online. In the city of Nanjing, a person known as “Sister Hong” or “Uncle Red” became famous for having relationships with many men. At first, people thought Sister Hong was a woman. Later, it was discovered that Sister Hong was actually a man who had changed his appearance to look like a woman.
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.
Read MoreA Heartfelt Introduction to Dillon Mohamed: A Guyanese Voice of Faith, Identity, and Hope
Meet Dillon Mohamed, a new kind of candidate in Guyanese politics, standing in the upcoming election under the banner of APNU. Dillon grew up in a home full of many cultures: Indian, Chinese, Middle‑Eastern, West African, Indigenous, and European roots. He learned from that family that Guyana is a mosaic of people, and every piece matters to the whole picture.
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