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CG Brotherson lauds ‘Guyanese Essequibians’ for the spirit of community, unity, and joy at Christmas party

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President of the Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America, Mr. Indarjeet Paul, fourth from left, poses with members of the organization at the annual Christmas party last Saturday at Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill. Kimberley Persaud, second from left, served as emcee.

Dec. 10, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson extended holiday greetings to Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America members who gathered for another Christmas party at Liberty Palace Banquet Hall in Richmond Hill Queens that was a vision of joyfulness last Saturday evening. Ambassador Brotherson, an honored […]

All ages, all seasons: Volleyball teams unite Caribbean players in Queens

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After playing an intense game, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams pose for a picture.

Oct. 15, 2024 By Tracey Khan For over a decade, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams have been uniting players of all ages and backgrounds from various Caribbean nations, fostering community and camaraderie at Valley Stream State Park. Since 2010, these teams, led by 32-year-old Arwin Bridgelal of Guyana, have offered a space for competitive […]

Golden Sugar Bakery: How Sabrina Wright turned $19.84 Into a six-figure cake business

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Sabrina Wright, owner of Golden Sugar Bakery, is lovingly known by her customers as the “Cake Lady.”

Sep. 26, 2024 By Tracey Khan In a story of remarkable perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit, Sabrina Wright, the owner of Golden Sugar Bakery in Queens, New York, has transformed a modest $19.84 into a thriving six-figure business. Her journey from baking in Guyana to studying at the Culinary Institute of America and then starting her […]