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GT top model helping others jumpstart their careers
Her name is Juanita Bledman, but her friends call her Bella.
At 25, the Guyanese model and social activist has established herself as a premier face for many top brands internationally.
Her stunning image has appeared on the cover…
Young Guyanese selected to serve on Commonwealth Youth Council
Two young Guyanese professionals - Sunita Samaroo and Leiann
Van Lange - now serve on the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Council for the
period 2018 to 2020.
The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is the official voice of the young people…
‘Fish and chips’ receipts spark new look at discrimination faced by Indigenous Peoples
By Ravin Singh
Indigenous peoples in Guyana continue to face discrimination and are routinely referred to in derogatory terms.
Just recently, a popular restaurant known for its “fish and chips” came under fire on social media…
Banks DIH bringing families together early for Christmas
By Isanella Patoir
Banks DIH on Saturday brought families together for a day of fun at their third annual Santa’s Enchanted Christmas Village at Demerara Park, East Bank Demerara.
Families came from as
far as Linden, West Coast…
Local models to spark ‘Orange the Runway’ in fight against gender-based violence
‘Orange The Runway’ Vol.1 is set to kick off at 15:00hrs on Sunday at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown in observance of the International 16 days of activism against gender-based violence under the theme, #HearMeToo.
The event will…
Plaisance murder suspect suffered daily abuse
By Bibi Khatoon
A Plaisance mother of three, Melissa Playter, who is in custody for the murder of her reputed husband, Victor Roberts, reportedly suffered daily physical abuse at the hands of the victim.
“Every time he gets a problem, he…
Drunk mother arrested after abandoning nine-month old baby
A 23-year-old woman of Baramita, Region One was taken into custody after she showed up to collect her baby, who was found abandoned at the Police Station.
An infant boy, suspected to be nine-months-old, was found lying at the entrance of…
Truck crashes into Christmas Tree at Rahaman’s Park
A 40-ft container truck crashed into the famous Christmas Tree at Rahaman’s Park, Greater Georgetown Wednesday morning.
News Room understands that persons were decorating the tree when the accident occurred. Reports indicate that the…
BUDGET 2019: $350M for 2020 Golden Jubilee
Come February 23, 2020, Guyana will be celebrating the Golden Jubilee of our Republic. In anticipation of this grand occasion, Government has allocated $350 million to allow for sufficient preparation for this milestone.
This will…
Youths benefit from equipment, sport gears at Upper Mazaruni Youth Congress
Under the theme ‘Pass it on’, the annual Upper Mazaruni District Youth Congress is being held this weekend at Kako Village, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven).
The event, which is aimed at allowing Adventist youth to collective fellowship,…
