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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The Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS) has given the Canawaima Management Company N.V. a final opportunity to eliminate the outstanding shortcomings on board the M.V....
CCJ President should be afforded sufficient latitude to implement vision – Guyana Bar Council
STATEMENT BY THE BAR COUNCIL OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA ON MEDIA REPORTS CONCERNING THE LEAK OF INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE AMONG THE JUDGES OF...
Pres. Ali announces plans to transform ‘backyard poultry farming’ into organised commercial operations
President Dr Irfaan Ali has proposed the establishment of a modern poultry farming hub in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), aimed at helping backyard poultry farmers...
Letter: Help President Ali ‘modernize’ villages
Dear Editor,
Guyana’s transformation continues, and I am happy that President Dr. Irfaan Ali is pushing the ‘model village’ initiative. We need this all across...
OPR sensitising cops on ethical conduct
The Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), today commenced its planned series of outreach sessions across the Regional Police Divisions, beginning in...
2 killed in Eversham Highway accident
Two men were killed while two others are injured after the car in which they were travelling toppled along the Corentyne Highway at Eversham...
Region 10 sports grounds to be upgraded
Approximately 14 community grounds and sporting facilities across Region 10 have been identified for upgrades as the government moves to improve recreational spaces for...
Essequibo Coast communities poised for transformation under Model Village initiative
Communities across the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are set to benefit from a wide-ranging transformation programme aimed at improving infrastructure, creating economic...
Ministers Ramson, Jacobs meet CARICOM reps as preparations continue for CARIFESTA 2027
As Guyana prepares to host the 16th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) in 2027, representatives of the CARICOM Secretariat held discussions...
Amaya Milk Company to start producing mozzarella cheese in Guyana
The Amaya Milk Company (AMC), which launched the first milk processing facility in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), is gearing up to start mozzarella cheese production.
This...
