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Yaphet Jackman, a Guyanese cinematographer currently based in Ohio, in the United States (US), was able to refine his skills and talents over the years and now, he is back in Guyana with the aim of inspiring other creatives here. Jackman…

One year of work to transform a seaside swamp into a recreational space culminated on Saturday with the opening of the spanking new La Jalousie Family Park on the West Coast of Demerara. Intended to serve the residents of Region Three…

Madana Rampersaud, who is passionate about public prosecution and criminal law, was on Tuesday admitted to the local bar to practice law. Rampersaud’s petition to practice was presented to Justice Gino Persaud at the High Court by…

Raised by a single Mom and never being a star student, East Coast girl Pranita Seeraj has a message in what she was able to accomplish– she persevered and is now a practicing attorney. Her petition to practice was presented before…

The first-ever Pepperpot Festival will be held later this month and promises a diverse lineup of delicious and mouthwatering delicacies. With this brand-new celebration of Guyana’s cuisine, the aim is to create an experience captivated…

The sacred festival of Deepavali revolves around the concept of light. Maha Lakshmi who is worshipped throughout the 5-day period epitomizes this inner divine light that devotees seek to kindle. The symbolic but important lighting of…

See the full statement below from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: The joyous festival of Diwali is upon us once again. The First Lady and I and our family extend greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu community, on this happy…

The in-person festivities for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, have returned to Guyana following a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and now, the grand Diwali motorcade will once again illuminate the night’s sky on…

Creating rangoli patterns is an increasingly popular part of various hindu festivities in Guyana and is now a permanent aspect of the local Diwali activities. Youth-led competitions, all across the country, have helped to popularise this…

In Guyana, Diwali is a grand celebration.  The much-anticipated motorcade in several parts of the country are perhaps the most distinctive part of the festivities organised to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights. But there’s also the…