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...
Recent Articles
Govt moves to curb large-scale imports of locally produced fruits – Agri minister
The Guyana Government will curb the large-scale importation of fruits already produced locally to help farmers secure better markets and returns for their produce,...
Corentyne fatal chopping: 5 in custody as Police probe fisherman’s death
Police have now taken five persons into custody as investigations continue into the murder of 23-year-old Chittesh Sukhai, called “Rohan” or “Marsho”, of Friendship...
6 secondary schools now equipped with 3D design technology
The Education Ministry on Wednesday commissioned a computer-aided design (CAD) laboratory at Zeeburg Secondary School, thereby completing the first phase of an initiative to...
DR, Guyana forge partnership for sustainable aviation, decarbonization
The Government of Guyana and the Dominican Republic have taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable civil aviation and combating climate change.
Public Utilities and...
Police urge caution as burning debris blocks ECD corridor at Vigilance
Sections of the East Coast Demerara (ECD) corridor in the vicinity of Vigilance are currently being blocked by burning debris following the alleged detention...
6-Y-O Chinese boy chopped to death during suspected robbery
A six-year-old Chinese national was on Wednesday chopped to death during a suspected robbery at Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).
The dead child has been...
Agriculture Month 2026 launched with focus on innovation, sustainability
Agriculture Month 2026 was on Wednesday officially launched under the theme “Innovate, Nourish, Grow: Building a Strong and Sustainable Guyana,” which reflects the transformation...
Guyana, Greece ink air services agreement
Guyana entered into an Air Services Agreement with the Hellenic Republic (Greece) on Wednesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown at...
‘Concrete man’ gets 21 years for fatal shooting of former girlfriend
Twenty-two-year-old Shaka Phillips was on Wednesday sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for the murder of former girlfriend, Jenel Pollydore, at a wedding reception in...
Handwriting expert links Lawrence’s signature to disputed 2020 election document
A prosecution handwriting expert testified in court on Wednesday that signatures attributed to former government minister Volda Lawrence on passport applications match a signature...
