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Countrywide Diwali motorcades announced; main event moved from LBI to Chateau Margot
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced a countrywide series of motorcades as part of celebrations to mark Deepavali, or Diwali.
The Sabha announced that motorcades will be held in eight locations from November 2-5, 2018; Diwali…
Bringing back brewed coffee to Guyana
A heady, distinctive fragrance drifts invitingly up to Louis Holder’s Liliendaal office. It’s the smell of coffee—but definitely not any ordinary kind.
The invigorating smell comes from an exquisite brand of locally-produced ground…
The Economy: How can Infrastructural Development contribute towards Economic Development?
This article is inspired by a powerful presentation made by retired politician and prominent Attorney, Nigel Hughes, where he urged the media to ignite discussions in order to facilitate real talk in oil and gas. The Attorney’s presentation…
Doctor donates US$40K equipment for teen’s corrective surgery
After years of being unable to walk properly due to a disability, a teenaged girl is looking forward to a normal life following the intervention by an overseas-based Guyanese.
Shebena Belle, 15, is diagnosed with Clubfoot, a term used to…
Sita Panchu – the only female boat captain in Mahaicony River
Sita is the only female who captains a passenger boat in the Mahaicony River.
She relocated to the Mahaicony Creek 29 years ago when she married.
Sixteen years ago, she began driving speedboats to transport passengers to communities…
Of course some of us bathe naked in public! So, what?
By Ravin Singh
I don’t think a 'magga' man like me plunging naked in one of the black water trenches in Guyana is the best image I want you to imagine.
But at least that’s what most of us from the country have done. If not naked, well…
Guyana hits back after ‘watery wilderness’ NYT article
(BBC) - "A vast watery wilderness with only three paved highways," was how an article in the New York Times described Guyana last week.
It asks whether the South American country is "ready to handle the riches" from its predicted oil…
VIDEO: At 63 and with Parkinson’s, Dennis Ganesh sticks to karate and his bicycle
By Devina Samaroo
Over 50 Guyanese are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, with the most common symptoms known to be shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking.
And while there is no cure, one man is trying to…
‘It will rain fabulousness for Naya Zamana 22’ – Dharmic Sabha
This year’s Naya Zamana will “rain fabulousness,” the organisers of the theatrical production promised Wednesday.
The 22nd edition of the event will be held on August 25th at the National Cultural Centre. Naya Zamana is staged by the…
Enmore Hope top student aiming for judicial practice
By Avenash Ramzan
A career in the judiciary is of interest to the top student of Enmore Hope Primary School.
Krystel Darshanie Gangadin emerged the top candidate for the East Coast Demerara institution at this year’s National Grade…