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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...

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...

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High Court dismisses Opposition’s challenge to declare Jagdeo’s seat vacant in Parliament

See statement from the Attorney General Chambers:  Today, the Honourable Justice, Nareshwar Harnanan, upheld the jurisdictional objection made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo disputing...

India outlines seven-point plan to boost CARICOM development

With deep historical and cultural ties to the CARICOM region, India is taking steps to establish itself as a key development partner. Prime Minister of...

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the...

Global Super League announces changes to fixtures

There has been a change to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) schedule with the final now set to take place on 6...

Ali, Modi advance talks on military defence cooperation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual...

Calvin Brutus files $400M lawsuit against SOCU, senior police ranks

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings against several senior members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Special...

Antigua PM assures of financial stability as LIAT returns to Guyana

The arrival of LIAT 2020 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri on Tuesday, marked another important milestone in the development of Guyana’s...

PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The...

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...

Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...