Features

By Kurt Campbell At the risk of going against what society tells us is masculine, Ackeem Smith is on a mission to revolutionise self-care among men in Guyana and is looking at destigmatising the types of self-care for men that matter…

By Shikema Dey Crystal Lam, a 28-year-old single mother of two, runs a successful business, specialising in the large scale production of uniforms for business entities. You’d think she had connections and support to launch into the…

By Akeem Greene Candles, Candles; for some, it is a necessity after dusk, a soothing effect after a strenuous day of work or just ornaments to add greater aesthetics to a home. Sharda Rajnarine, the owner of S&S Scents, started…

By Akeem Greene Some of our fore-parents would have said “when you least expect it, the universe will surprise you with opportunities.” For Section ‘D’ Sophia resident and concrete blocks maker, Jeffon Muhammad, the current housing…

By Kurt Campbell Josh (not his real name) was 17-years-old when he tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). At first, he couldn’t believe it. How could he have HIV? It could not be. It was just not possible. He…

Story and photos by Vishani Ragobeer At the frontlines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, there are the healthcare workers who ‘suit up’ daily to fulfil their responsibility of taking care of the Guyanese public.  The News…

By Kurt Campbell A small-scale Mahaica Creek, East Coast Demerara farmer is trying to put his family in a state of happiness and satisfaction this Christmas despite his difficult circumstances in providing for his wife and four children.…

By Kurt Campbell Newly minted Attorney-at-Law, Jimelle Joseph is crediting failure for her success. Yes, failure! “I think that failure teaches you so many things that success cannot teach you,” the 25-year-old told the News Room.…

By Kurt Campbell Guyanese authorities have pushed ahead with observing the calendar event of Tourism Awareness Month, but this year, it is happening in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the economy slumbering since Guyana…

By Kurt Campbell More than four decades ago, a young Petal Elizabeth Ridley walked in for her first job in the local hotel industry. The hotel? The Trust House Forte Group of Hotels, now known as the Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston,…