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Guyana-born activist, Rajesh Chintaman was on Friday knighted by Governor of St. Maarten, Eugene Holiday for his achievements. Chintaman was one of three recipients of Royal Decorations to mark the King of Netherlands birthday today,…

After surviving a brutal piracy attack a year ago in Suriname, a fisherman is struggling to make ends meet as he is now unable to work. Dharamdeo Persaud known as ‘Achie boy’ worked as a fisherman for 40 years until April 27, 2018, when…

Copping the Miss Bartica Regatta crown, from eight other beauties, came as a shock to 18-year-old Amel Griffith. The expression on her face when the first runner-up was announced, said it all. Even while still in shock, the new queen…

Seventeen-year-old Mae Allicock of Surama village in Region Nine was on Friday evening crowned Miss Rupununi Rodeo 2019. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), Allicock walked away with $125,000 cash, a cosmetic gift…

By Isanella Patoir   The Backyard Café has everything that will make you feel at home, serving creative dishes by fusing local herbs, meat, vegetables and fruits. From the parrots sitting on a branch to turtles creeping on the ground and…

Ms. Rose, as she is commonly known, has been driving for 37 years, however, 12 years ago, after the bank at which she was working since the age of 18 closed its doors, Denise Ann Patricia Rose began driving a taxi. The mother of two on…

The National Park Tarmac was almost filled to capacity on Friday night for the finals of the 2019 calypso competition.   Eleven finalists competed to the delight of the crowd who cheered the well written and composed songs.  Kenroy…

Victims of the fire that Sunday last gutted two apartments at East La Penitence received assistance from the Government Wednesday. Thirty-three-year-old Tonya George met with the Minister of Social Protection Amna Ally at her Lamaha…

One of the worst things to happen is for your shoes to fall apart, especially on a busy day. But for Frank Yorrick, that’s actually a good thing. “This is the main focus in my life,” the Cobbler said as he stitched a sandal in the busy…

By Bibi Khatoon “I am a creator of words, music and groove to touch your heart and to touch your soul.” That was how Edmond Montague ‘Eddy’ Grant - distinguished Guyanese musician - described himself on Saturday morning as he was…