From selling nuts to launching his own transportation company
By: Alva Solomon
Clifford Henry, popularly known as “Peanut”, is considered one of the first persons to start a boat transportation service that operates in...
“If I can do it, others can” – 70-Y-O Lindener learns new skill through...
Age is not a limitation to further growth and this is exactly what 70-year-old Lindener Noel Haynes believes.
Haynes successfully participated in the Board of...
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...
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Fire destroys upper flat of Golden Grove home
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the upper flat of a two-storey home at Lot 1404, Section C, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank...
ExxonMobil U18 Football Championships: Eight teams secure quarter-final berths
Four boys' teams and four girls' teams have secured places in the quarter-finals of the ExxonMobil Under-18 Football Championships following the opening round of...
VAMED condemns GRA seizure of company vehicles as unlawful
In light of the seizure of several vehicles belonging to VAMED Engineering GmbH by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Saturday, the company, in...
DPP moves to strike out portions of Azruddin Mohamed’s affidavit in bail challenge
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is seeking to have six portions of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed's supplemental affidavit struck out, arguing that they...
GFS probes cause of fire near Stabroek Market
– KFC, Pizza Hut operations temporarily closed
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is investigating the cause of Saturday night’s blaze that destroyed a building on...
Govt pursuing increased agri production for domestic, regional consumers – Mustapha
– expands corn, soya, poultry production; aims to end onion imports
As the Government pursues increased agricultural production for domestic consumption and regional exports, Agriculture...
Sharing edited shooting footage could prejudice fair trial – DPP
In light of a recent video being circulated on social media in connection with the shooting incident outside the home of Head of Police...
Gas-to-Energy project-Guyanese businesses should prepare for massive opportunities – ExxonMobil official
With Guyana pursuing major gas development projects, local businesses are being encouraged to position themselves to capitalise on the opportunities that will come.
This call...
Woman killed, man injured after car allegedly driven into crowd twice at Nigg
A 22-year-old market vendor was killed and a 28-year-old man injured after a motor car was allegedly driven into a group of people twice...
Pres Ali leads Guyana in rededication to peace on Remembrance Sunday
In solemn remarks at the War Memorial Cenotaph on Sunday morning, His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali honoured the men and women who gave their...
