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...
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...
Recent Articles
Govt asking big power users to leave grid during peak hours or pay increase...
In light of the recent increased spate of blackouts, President Dr Irfaan Ali this evening announced a series of "temporary measures" that are geared...
Electrical sparks caused by power surge was source of Eccles fire – GFS
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) today said that the massive blaze which gutted two houses and partially damaged a third at Eccles, East Bank...
Farfan & Mendes empowering industry solutions with Belzona partnership
Farfan & Mendes Ltd, a pioneering force in industrial solutions, has announced a significant leap in its journey with the signing of an exclusive...
Healthcare services improving as govt confront certain chronic problems – MOH
See below for a statement from the Ministry of Health on healthcare services in Guyana:
The health sector performance has drastically improved over the last...
T&T Manufacturers’ Association to field trade mission to Guyana
With the aim of further enhancing trade relations between the two countries, the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) will be hosting a trade...
City Hall building roof expected to be completed within two months
The roof of the City Hall building where major restoration works are currently being done is expected to be completed within two months.
This is...
Six bridges completed on Kurupukari to Lethem route
As the construction of the 32 bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem continues to move apace, six bridges have already been completed, the Ministry of...
Investors “overwhelmingly confident” in Guyana, PPP/C Govt – Jagdeo as new West Central Mall...
The physical landscape and economy of Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) continue to be transformed with projects such as the $1 billion West Central...
Haslington gets new $28M Nursery School
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand today commissioned the new building for the Haslington Nursery School located in Region Four on the East Coast of...
Women shot while parting fight between schoolgirls
Two women are now nursing gunshot injuries about their bodies after they were shot at whilst parting a fight between a couple of schoolgirls.
The...