Meenakshee Baljit: using art as a form of therapy
Meenakshee Baljit finds peace through her empty canvases: when her brushes are doused in bright colours and she ultimately completes a painting,...
Gender Equality Commissioner Slams Govt Over Failure to Protect Women
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Women and Gender Equality Commissioner, Nicole Cole issued what can be described as a scathing indictment of...
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...
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....
Muti-talented teen turns her wildest dreams into painting
The famous American bodybuilder, actor and artist, kai Greene once said-“In the mind of every artist there is a masterpiece”. These words best describe...
Guyana Scholar & Chemical Engineer Joel Gravesande devotes his life to protecting the environment
By Kiana Wilburg
Even with the most strategic plans for a purposeful life, there is no guarantee that our ultimate desires would be fulfilled. Still,...
Berbice Artist Kasy Sookram, designs winning cover for century-old Guyana Annual Magazine
On the 27th of July 2019, Kasy Sookram received the first place prize for the Guyana Annual Magazine (GAM) cover competition. She...
In the Hinterland, families use Christmas to celebrate the gift of having each other
Christmas, widely known as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is also a holiday that underscores the importance of togetherness. One place...
With over two decades of activism, Joel Simpson is an exemplary trailblazer for LGBTQ+...
By Sueann Wickham
Joel Simpson, the esteemed Founder and Managing Director of the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD), has cemented his position as a...
Beyond roses and chocolates: Local businesswoman redefining Valentine’s Day Gifting
By: Sueann Wickham
As we prepare for another Valentine’s Day, one entrepreneur is shedding new light on the age-old tradition of expressing affection through presents....
