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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Gabriella Mohamed – Championing Guyanese creole through literature

By Jarryl Bryan Despite the beauty and uniqueness of Guyanese creole, the dialect often does not get the respect it deserves. But for Gabrielle Mohamed,...

Footballer Sherral Daniels sets his eyes on a career in the arts

By Lakhram Bhagirat Sherral Daniels is perhaps one of the most well-known players in the Digicel School Football tournament and over the years has amassed...

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,...

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$100k cash grants: Better systems needed to address long lines at distribution centres –...

    The Ministry of Finance this week commenced the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to public servants, including teachers. However, some centres encountered some level...

GPL now has 67MW of backup power; projects underway to improve infrastructure 

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. now has sufficient power to maintain 67 megawatts in reserve, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. The...

“I don’t want to rub their noses in the dust but this is a...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today expressed his satisfaction at the US Exim Bank's approval of the over US$526 million loan for Guyana's Gas...

Uncensored 14 set to deliver a night of real comedy

Get ready for an evening where the comedy is raw and the laughs are genuine. Uncensored 14 is coming to the National Cultural Centre...

MoH receives $9M boats to address healthcare needs of remote communities

This morning, at the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard Wharf, the Ministry of Health received two specialised maternal health boats, funded by GAVI through...

Traffic Advisory for event at Kingston Seawall today

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: An event is being held at the Kingston Seawall in proximity of the Bandstand and Esplanade today...

AmCham applauds historic approval of US$527M loan for Gte project

See full statement from the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham Guyana): AmCham Guyana applauds the historic approval of a $527 million loan from...

SOCU withdraws application seeking to revoke Brutus’ bail

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) today withdrew its application made a few days ago to have embattled Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus’ bail...

Sophia labourer beaten to death

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating the alleged murder of Ivor Thornhill, a 36-year-old Labourer of 'E' Field Sophia, who...

Chinese national shot as bandits storm Regent Street store on Boxing Day

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an alleged 'Robbery under Arms' committed on Zhenz Sh Fa, a 50-year-old Chinese businessman...