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Ernesta Nelson: An outstanding musical performer in her own rightBorn in 1990, Ernesta Nelson, who performs as "Nesta", is the daughter of Bridget Nelson, a music teacher and choir…
Guyana tribe goes hi-tech to protect its land(BBC- Monday, March 20, 2017) Eleazer Mawasha speaks haltingly. English is not his first language, and Skype not his preferred…
FEATURE: Central Bank: A prudent manager of the financial sector –Pt 2By Correspondent The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report (2012-13) rated Guyana 52nd in the world for soundness of its…
FEATURE: Central Bank: A prudent manager of the financial sector –Pt 1By Correspondent The prudent manager of the banking sector is the Central Bank of Guyana. It was established in 1998…
Poet and Nobel Laureate of the Caribbean, Dies at 87(ST Lucia News Online, Friday, March 17, 2017) Sir Derek Walcott KCSL OBE OCC passed away at his home about…
Samuel Medas: An undeniably talented Gospel artisteFrom a very young age, Samuel Medas realised that his life was going to lead him in a purposeful direction.…
Leader of ‘Vote Like a Boss’ campaign wins Caribbean Commonwealth Youth AwardEnhancing youth empowerment, engagement, inclusion and participation at all levels, young Guyanese, Tricia Teekah was today (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)…
To surpass barriers that exist in countries that are not innovation-based economies, deliberate regulatory and policy-driven strategies are required. These…
UMAMI: Bringing an irresistible, tasty mystery to everyday cookingWhen someone takes a bite of one of your specially prepared dishes and you hear them exclaim, “Oh my, this…
Phagwah ‘Festival of Colours’ celebrated twiceWhile many persons would have observed Phagwah 2017 yesterday, (Sunday, March 12, 2017), the date declared by Minister of Public…
Marlon Jacobs: Bringing ingenuity and an international sizzle to the local party sceneThe local party promotion scene has found itself with a new trendsetter and his name is Marlon “Freedom Boss” Jacobs.…
Guyanese among three in Brooklyn Nursing Home to celebrate 100th birth anniversary(Reuters, New York) The three centenarians -- Lucille Price, 100, Sophia Smith, 101, and Grace-Marie Baker, 102 -- cut into…
FEATURE: Placing the spotlight on breast cancer in GuyanaBy Correspondent Breast cancer, like most other cancers, is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells but…
Women for Change (AFC) lauds Acting Chancellor and Chief Justice AppointmentsWomen for Change (WFC), the women’s arm of the Alliance For Change says it welcomes the appointments of Justices Yonnette…
Government housing plan to focus on home-building, self-help & regularised squatter settlementsAs a consequence of the Coalition Government’s new housing drive, some lands that had been sold to private developers are…
Guyanese Musician, Dave Martins taking on the Parking Meter Project in a way he knows bestAs tempers increase over the future of the Parking Meters Project and the manner the project is being implemented, one…
The Education sector: What did it really achieve last year?Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine weighs in … Prior to assuming office, the coalition administration had complained bitterly that…
Retired GDF officer lone female on peacekeeping mission to Haiti shares her storyBy Stacy Carmichael-James News Room caught up with an extraordinary woman, retired Guyana Defense Force Officer, Agnes Duke during…

