Amerindian Heritage month: A deep dive into the culture and celebrations
By Sueann Wickham
Every year, the picturesque landscapes of Guyana serve as a backdrop to a month-long celebration of indigenous heritage. Amerindian Heritage Month, observed...
Why are Guyana’s students facing difficulties with Mathematics?
By Kiana Wilburg
During my years of primary and secondary schooling, my love for Math and English was as stark as night and day. I...
Youth uses art to deal with depression
Geron Scotland inherited depression from his mother. She battled with this mental illness when she was pregnant with him.
But since the age of 14,...
What’s happening to “Prakash”?
Using names of persons as adjectival elements in utterances is not unheard of in Guyanese Creole and English. In fact, it is quite common,...
Guyana’s Ambassador championing major reforms at UN Security Council, women involvement in peace processes
By Kiana Wilburg
According to the Council of Foreign Relations, a century-old US think-tank, conflict resolution and prevention strategies have a higher chance of being...
Mom from Triumph Village turns love for flowers into successful business venture
From a young age, Vadewattie Ramkhelawan was captivated by the serene beauty of flowers. This deep-seated love eventually led her to discover her true...
The enchanting village of Kato is one of Guyana’s most breathtaking gems
By Sueann Wickham
Nestled in the rugged Pacaraima Mountains of Guyana lies a hidden gem known as Kato village. This enchanting indigenous settlement, home to...
Young entrepreneur using his business as catalyst for job creation
Pull Quote: "My future plans are to create jobs for young people like myself and help them to have an opportunity at life and...
SASOD making strides in dual battle against HIV/AIDS and LGBTQI+ stigma
By Sueann Wickham
While the social stigma against individuals in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI)+ community sadly persists in Guyana, as...
Local entrepreneurs give unique twist to customized cocktails at Infuzed GY
Infuzed GY, a vibrant, local small business was created to provide an unforgettable cocktail experience like no other. Established in February of this year,...
