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10-year-old poet tackles deep topics of depression and freedom
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…
The Economy: Unemployment benefits and the NIS
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…
Kidney failure patients urged to do transplants
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 Economy: The MoU between Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana: a golden opportunity
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…
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…