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Businessman Azruddin Mohamed supports local singer in quest for Chutney Monarch

  As Guyana’s Chutney/Soca Monarch competition draws near, first runner-up at the 2021 competition, Bunty Singh has received the support of young entrepreneur, Azruddin Mohamed...

CIOG hosts medical outreaches in Amerindian communities

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) recently spearheaded medical outreaches in St Cuthbert’s Mission and Santa Mission. The initiative was supported by the U.S....

Guyanese mother of two trapped in Syria for over 6 years cries for help...

By: Amar Persaud Trapped in the war-torn country of Syria for almost seven years, a 29-year-old Guyanese mother of two is pleading with the...

Breaking the chains of drug addiction: Allister and Paul share their stories

By: Feona Morrison Behind drug and alcohol addiction there are people – those with stories of struggles and triumphs. Many of these stories go untold....

Our first Christmas together: The Timothy and Rachael Story

It’s that time of the season again, where love is in the atmosphere and bonds are being formed and new relationships are being birthed....

“I’ll be home for Christmas” – the hope of a travelling cricketer

By: Jemima Holmes A cricketer’s travel life is one that most would envy. Jetting off Dubai this week and London the next, it is a...

Youths aiming to revive the fading tradition of masquerading

By: Rupa Seenaraine 'Street theatre brought to life' most fittingly describes the tradition of masqueraders during Christmas in Guyana. It is a sight to captivate...

Family of 12-Y-O accident victim cries for justice for Christmas

By: Amar Persaud While Christmas season is often a time of celebrations, for the Ramroop family, it is a time of sorrow – as it...

Prison officer converts love for plants into a rewarding business

By Andrew Carmichael The holiday season is a time to bring out your festive décor, whether new or treasured heirlooms. Along with the seasonal décor,...

Grandma Washington’s famous rich Guyanese black cake

By LaWanda McAllister What is a Guyanese Christmas without the mouth-watering black cake? While every household may have its own unique way of making this local...

Recent Articles

Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested

See full statement from Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...

Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...

Authorities still awaiting lab results on Berbice children who died last week

Authorities are still awaiting the results of lab tests conducted on samples taken from three Berbice children who died under unknown or unclear circumstances. These...

Over 2800 dengue cases recorded for the year so far

Guyana has already recorded over 2800 dengue cases for 2024, advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed. Specifically, a total of...

Govt, CARICOM working for solution to Haitian crisis– President Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continue to direct stringent efforts to the...

Edghill engages speedboat operators on unauthorised fare increases, other concerns

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, this morning met with boat operators that ply the Bartica and Supenaam route to address unauthorised fare...

Taxi driver busted with 22kg of ganja

A 53-year-old taxi driver was taken into custody following the interception of 22 kilograms of cannabis in his motorcar on Sunday last at High...

Over G$110M raised for the Palestinians following appeal during Ramadan 2024

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana, (MYO) and The Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), are pleased to announce...

Letter: Unless PPC is given authority, it cannot cancel any contracts

Dear Editor, The Public Procurement Commission’s publication of the report has sparked a deluge of commentaries from politicians, media personalities, and social media commentators. Based...

Guyanese scholar Dr Vivian Rambihar inducted into Walk of Fame

Dr. Vivian Rambihar, a globally renowned Toronto cardiologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, author and global community activist for close to...