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
10 garbage trucks distributed to ECD, EBD NDCs
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Tuesday distributed ten garbage compactor trucks to Neighbourhood Democratic Councils...
GPL seeking to recover $30.6M from China Railway Group following transmission line damage
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.:
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) advises that a service interruption at approximately 08:50...
Govt develops real-time oversight dashboard to track national projects
The government is preparing to roll out a monitoring dashboard to track national projects in real-time, Minister of Public Service and Government Efficiency Zulfikar...
Taxi driver dies after crashing into tree at Cullen
A taxi driver lost his life on Tuesday night after the car he was driving crashed into a lamp post and a tree along...
GCAA working with stakeholders to develop curriculum for aviation programme
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) today held a meeting with key stakeholders to shape the structure and strategic direction of the recently launched...
Indar meets GPL on better crisis management, communication during emergencies
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, held a meeting on Tuesday with executives from the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and...
Nandlall sounds alarm as some citizens ‘gamble out’ their cash grants
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has raised concerns that some citizens are “gambling out” their cash grants.
Speaking during his programme...
Lima woman gets $100k bail on cybercrime charge
A 29-year-old woman from Lima, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has been charged with the offence of using a computer system to humiliate a...
Respect work-life balance, protect workers’ mental health – PM urges employers
As Guyana joins the global community in observing World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Mark Phillips has urged...
May 11 deadline set to clear vendors from Cuffy Square
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC) has set a May 11 deadline for the removal and relocation of vendors operating at a key...
