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Drainage works easing flood woes of Reg. 6 residents, farmers
By Vishani Ragobeer
As part of efforts to mitigate the massive floods that have hit Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), the regional authorities have mobilised a number of drainage pumps in various communities to get the water out of…
Reg. 6 residents reeling from excessive flooding
By Vishani Ragobeer
The community of New Forest is located in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), just next to Canje creek. There are not many houses here but most of the New Forest residents have their own farms. Due to the heavy…
Hit by the worst flood in decades, Kwakwani residents mull relocation
By Vishani Ragobeer
An elderly couple and their two dogs stand on the sandbank that their wooden house is situated on. It would appear as though they live on their own island as this small stretch of sand is surrounded by a river of…
‘Bearded Society’: A brotherhood dedicated to greater self-care among men
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…
From growing up in a tent, single mom Crystal Lam now runs a thriving business
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…
S&S Scents – built on the foundation of a mother’s love for her daughter
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…
Modern Building Solutions turns skill into profit for Sophia ‘blocks maker’
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…
After nine years in denial, scared young man sought treatment for HIV, and it is now undetectable
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…
Healthcare workers ‘suit up’ for battle
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.
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No curtains, but contented at Christmas: A family’s joy in shortage
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.…