Guyana’s Essequibo: Forever part of our cultural and economic identity

By: Sueann Wickham The Essequibo region of Guyana which remains a focal point in the ongoing controversy with Venezuela, holds great significance for the country....

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...

Poor family planning among root causes of child labour 

By Sueann Wickham  In the depths of Guyana's flourishing developments and abundant resources lies a somber reality: the pervasive and devastating practice of child labour....

Following his dream, young Lindener looks to launch clothing brand

Most persons involved in fashion designing are in love with the art. They live for fashion and are always looking to better the work...

Self-taught make-up artist uses her gift to make women feel confident

As a child, Rebecca Ann D’Andrade would accompany her mother, a cosmetologist, whenever she has an appointment to do a client's makeup. Little did...

Assessing the US’ recent policy shifts towards Venezuela

By Sueann Wickham Amidst the labyrinth of international diplomacy, a chorus of voices from American think tank—the Atlantic Council, has emerged to dissect the latest...

Joshua Edward: The boy who sold pizza for tuition now owns an employment agency 

By Sueann Wickham  In a world brimming with endless possibilities, there exists a breed of individuals who dare to envision a future brighter than one...

BLACK GOLD: Afro-Guyanese women shatter glass ceiling with win of two oil blocks

By Kiana Wilburg In an industry where the shadows of ExxonMobil and other multinationals loom large, Sispro Inc., an all-black female quartet, has made a...

At 10, she spent nights under her bed hiding from stray bullets, Psychologist Denicia...

Some 10-year-olds struggle with bullying at school, others grapple with the pain caused by their parents’ separation. As for a young Denicia Williams, she...

Guyanese-owned ‘Selah Scents’ strikes gold with all-natural soaps for flawless skin

Every morning at 3AM, 30-year-old Sandy Williams wakes up and begins making soap. She works tirelessly for three hours before she takes a break...

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