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RICELAB: Helping local suppliers to export quality rice

Guyana is a major producer and exporter of rice but to ensure the success of this industry, standard and quality are of utmost importance....

Shemlyn Abrams: a seamstress, a teacher, a breadwinner, a resilient woman

By: Shane Marks  Famous American poet, Maya Angelou once said, “I am woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.” Phenomenal is just one of the many...

Linden farmer constructs mini-hydro plant with knowledge from the internet

By Alva Solomon One may be surprised when Jarad Atkinson, a farmer of Amelia’s Ward in Linden, Region 10, relates how he constructed a mini-hydropower...

Fashion icon Sonia Noel to launch “I Am” furniture collection

Guyana’s iconic fashion designer Sonia Noel is gearing up to launch her first-ever furniture line, “I Am.” The fashionista hosted a preview of what the...

Women in focus: Altheia Bunbury’s business showcases her Indigenous roots

Back in 2016, Altheia Bunbury was searching for apparel that showcases Indigenous culture, but her hunt proved futile. Then an idea popped up, and...

Teen adjusts to mechanical arm after horrific 2019 accident

By Alva Solomon In December 2019, young Angela Jacobs’ life took a dramatic turn when the minibus she was travelling in at Mahaicony, collided head-on...

After unfortunate bicycle accident, Vishal Mangra finds his artistic touch

One day in 2015, Vishal Mangra was riding his bicycle along the roadway at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara, when suddenly, another cyclist crashed into...

Farida’s Journey: Travelling across the world for success

By: Shane Marks Farida Deepa, an aspiring doctor, was born and raised in Bangladesh and grew up with her mother, father, and brother. Her family...

Valentine’s love: Charles and Monix never let the flames burn out

By: Alva Solomon They met at church more than 15 years ago and today, husband and wife Charles and Monix Hetemeyer continue to build on...

Marriage during the pandemic: Bindiya and Shawn Bissessar’s love story

By: Shane Marks  French novelist, Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin once said, “There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved” and that...

Recent Articles

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...