Mon, Jun 29, 2026
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
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A teacher for 39 years, ‘Champ’ turns 103Born on March 31, 1919, Georgetown resident Hilton ‘Champ’ Lewis is celebrating his 103rd birth anniversary and despite his age,…
E’bo River swim: Adventurous GDF Captain fueled by passion for health & fitnessBy Richard Bhainie [email protected] With an inclination for adventure fueled by a passion for health and fitness, a 27-year-old Captain…
With only birth paper in hand, Denise Griffith started journey to become lone female CommanderBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] In 1989, Denise Griffith made the bold decision to join the Guyana Police Force – a…
From the mortuary: Lydia Amsterdam making a living among the deadBy Shikema Dey [email protected] As humans, we all share a sense of morbid curiosity. It is inescapable, even if it…
Female firefighter: ‘Don’t be afraid to infiltrate the male-dominated professions'Women should not be scared to position themselves in sectors where men usually dominate. Those strong words came from the…
A woman graceful and kind - the riddle of ‘who is Maggies’?By Kurt Campbell [email protected] Margaret Maloney 'Maggies' during a recent interview with the News Room “People call me Ms. Mags;…
Unique venture by young entrepreneur offers women a ‘sense of safety’By Shikema Dey [email protected] In observance of International Women’s Day 2022, the News Room recognises 23-year-old Gavrielle Cave, the mind…
Guyana’s Shyam Nokta gets prestigious regional awardShyam Nokta, the Former Head of Guyana’s Office for Climate Change and an entrepreneur providing environmental services, is one of…
Two years jail for man who stole vendor’s car at Stabroek MarketA 32-year-old landscaper was on Wednesday sentenced to two years imprisonment for stealing a woman’s car from the Stabroek Market…
Behind the Vibes: Samuel Medas' StadiumGospel Music is often put into a box, sometimes labelled as preachy worship songs reserved only for the ears of…
‘It is never too late to learn,' says 41-Y-0 top UG graduate By Isanella Patoir [email protected] For 18 years, Annette Baksh put off pursuing her degree at the University of Guyana because…
Behind the Vibes: “Welcome to Moco Moco”The Welcome to Moco Moco song started with a boy from Durban Street, a Google search and a young lady…
Is there a ‘White Debt’? Englishman who writes about Demerara uprising thinks soAlmost 200 years ago, a major rebellion swept the colony of Demerara in British Guiana. It is estimated that about…
Guyanese Janelle Curtis lands lead role at Warner Music GroupGuyanese Janelle Curtis has landed the role of Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer at the world renowned Warner Music Group (WMG).…
Family claims Guyanese student nurse tricked into moving to Syria stuck there; gov’t checking claimsBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] The Guyana Government is investigating claims by an Essequibo family that a 29-year-old relative of theirs…
Bonasika family of 8 needs help to rebuild house after devastating fireA Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River family is appealing for help after a fire destroyed their home on December 30, 2021.…
‘My son touched many lives’ through martial arts - says mother of murdered SenseiBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] The mother of murdered Sensei Garfield Newton said he impacted many lives and this has given…
‘Be dedicated, hardworking & disciplined’ – says best copBe dedicated, hardworking and disciplined. Those are the words of advice from Moalchan Jadunandan, who is the Guyana Police Force's…
