Remembering the life of pioneering businessman Madho Beepat
By Lakhram Bhagirat
Madho Beepat was one of Guyana’s pioneering businessmen, breaking barriers and pushing boundaries. The name Beepat has become synonymous with innovation and...
Youth trio creates “Heart Through Art” to highlight work of local artists
By Lakhram Bhagirat
The art scene in Guyana has been constantly evolving but no matter how much it evolves it seems as though there are...
My love for scented candles led me to start making, selling them – Tunuja...
By Lakhram Bhagirat
The power of scented candles is underrated and very much so. One may not see the tangible benefits of purchasing such an...
At 21, Guyanese Aftab Latif making waves in the Barbadian graphic design arena
…hoping to further infiltrate Guyanese market
By Lakhram Bhagirat
While most 21-year-olds are now finding their footing and deciding on a career path, Aftab Latif is...
Need for accessible care for kidney failure patients led Nurse Olive Sinclair to start...
By Lakhram Bhagirat
Nurse Olive Sinclair has been in the medical profession for over 32 years now, and over the years, she has worked in...
Roberto Teekah: Bringing Guyana’s folklore to life on canvas
By Jarryl Bryan
Many would say that Roberto Teekah's painting “We are watching” brings to life the spine-tingling folklore unique to Guyana. The judges of...
FEATURE: COVID-19 in the Pediatric Population: let’s not be complacent
By Dr Narendra C. Singh
The global experience with children in the current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a much milder illness, in this otherwise vulnerable...
There is an increase in professionalism, quality of teachers – Miss Maria Reid
By Lakhram Bhagirat
“After being in the teaching system, in and out of Guyana, for twenty-three years, I’ve noticed an increase in professionalism of teachers,...
Education not stagnant, there are always new methods of teaching – Sir Krishna Kumar
By Lakhram Bhagirat
The global coronavirus pandemic has forced teachers to rethink their strategies and methods of delivering education. It has led them down the...
Strays at Tagore Memorial Secondary denied food after activist prevented from entering compound
By Andrew Carmichael
The Tagore Memorial Secondary School in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is home to a number of stray animals which students would feed...
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Though the fire at the President’s College dormitory was quickly extinguished before it escalated into a complete disaster, a terrified student, during the pandemonium,...
PM Phillips calls for collective action to protect ‘Guiana Shield’
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips Monday highlighted the importance of safeguarding the Guiana Shield at the opening ceremony of the third Guiana Shield...
Man stabbed to death during brawl at Bagostown bar
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division 4B are investigating an alleged murder which occurred yesterday, (April, 28th, 2024) at...
Construction of first 100 young professional homes to begin soon at Palmyra
The government will be constructing the first 100 young professional homes at Palmyra in Region Six within two months.
The area is ready for the...
“Apart from being away from my children, I do not regret my time in...
Kristy Griffith, a 43-year-old businesswoman and mother of five, was sentenced to five years in prison for a $1.1 million drug bust in 2020.
Before...
Major disaster averted after student allegedly sets fire to mattress at PC dorm
A major disaster has been averted after a male student allegedly set fire to a mattress at the President’s College Dormitory located at Golden...
Letter: Guyana should be a major exporter of potable water
Dear Editor,
I was heartened when the president made the statement of Guyana becoming a major exporter of clean, fresh drinking water. It is a...
Local Govt Ministry played no part in removing ‘Demico House’, ‘Discount’ vendors
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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development (MLGRD) notes an erroneous article...
Over 41,000 DUI cases made out against drivers from January to April
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Hess requests Stabroek Block shares dispute hearing for 3rd quarter of 2024
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