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By Neil Marks He brought the stars to us, but Pradeep Samtani, who died Monday, was the real showstopper. He came to Guyana from India’s prolific film city Mumbai and inscribed his name firmly along the corridors of entertainment,…

The Berbice Bridge was built over ten years ago under the previous Government through a Public Private Partnership financing model. At that time, this was the first project that was financed through such a model which was viewed with good…

By Bibi Khatoon Many famous writers began their career in their late teens or older, but at just 10-years-old Aurelia Sue-Ann is already grabbing attention with her talent. The student of Mae’s Primary School has become the youngest…

At the 49th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) that was held recently, the Minister of Finance put forward the idea that the NIS should consider paying out unemployment benefits to address the social and unemployment…

By Devina Samaroo With hundreds of persons dying because of kidney failure worldwide, local doctors and graduating medical students are advocating for more patients to undergo renal transplant surgeries. Kidney failure kills millions…

The Governments of Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago recently signed a memorandum of understanding between the two countries to advance, in particular, energy sector cooperation. This development inspired, as usual, some mixed views – some…

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…

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…

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…

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…