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Father’s Day baby for President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced the birth of his second son Ilan who was born 16 minutes after midnight.
In a message, the President said: "Arya, Zayd and I would like to welcome the newest member of our family, Baby llan…
Rotary Club of Garden City establishes first EarlyAct Club in Guyana
See the full statement issued by the Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown below:
On June 16, 2023, the School of Nations in collaboration with Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown launched the first ever EarlyAct Club in…
‘Kind & loving’ Sabrina John laid to rest after horrific Mahdia fire
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Kind and loving were the words used to describe 16-year-old Sabrina John, a victim of the horrific fire at the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School, moments before she was buried in…
Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83
(BBC) - Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83.
Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years…
Passionate about accountancy, Christal Ramsaywack aims for success despite lupus diagnosis
Christal Ramsaywack, 22, had just completed a long distance race for her school sports back in 2015 when she experienced the pains brought on by the mysterious and brutal disease, Lupus.
Despite the many challenges faced since her…
Chief Magistrate Colonel Ann McLennan retires after decades of service
Chief Magistrate and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Colonel, Ann McLennan officially retires today, after a combined 37 years and nine months of service. She is a graduate of the Standard Officers’ Course 17.
Colonel McLennan was fortunate…
Dazzling performances at Mother & Daughter Pageant
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
Mothers and daughters dazzled the crowd at the National Cultural Centre on Saturday night with their charismatic performances for the 30th edition of the highly regarded Mother and Daughter…
Living with lupus: Stacy Peters shares her story
By Isanella Patoir
Isanella@newsroom.gy
Following an unexpected diagnosis of lupus, 26-year-old entrepreneur and young professional, Stacy Peters has discovered a new outlook on life.
It all started three years ago when Peters…
Accident survivor and GOAL scholarship recipient determined to pursue academic dreams
Eleven years ago, life took a turn for 29-year-old Vylssess Edwards after an accident left him confined to a wheelchair.
And while the chances of him regaining his mobility is 50/50, the La Jealousie, West Coast Demerara (WCD) is…
Seven Tips for developing community-based programmes – The Fushun Road Community Model
By Suelle Findlay-Williams
Shanghai, April 30, 2023
The Fushun Road Community Center in Yangpu District, Shanghai is an example of how strong communities can be established through spaces for people to learn together. This…