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...
Shauquan Michael: the poet called Verbal Seduction
Shauquan Tamir Michael, creatively known by the alias 'Verbal Seduction', is a talented young writer from the ancient county of Berbice -...
Pizza-selling law student receives $1M donation to help with school fees
By Sueann Wickham
Joshua Edward, the enterprising 25-year-old entrepreneur who has captured the nation’s attention for funding his university education by selling pizza, has been...
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...
After a life changing accident, Setra O’Selmo achieves her goals from a wheelchair
Just as she was enjoying her blissful teenage years, Setra O’Selmo met with an accident that changed her life forever. Initially, the young woman...
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...
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...
With his heart in the right place, renowned cardiologist pursues revolutionary plans to upgrade...
By Kiana Wilburg
Better pay and a more progressive work environment abroad are among the chief reasons why many experienced medical professionals migrate. Fortunately, such...
Commercial sex worker spills details of harrowing past that led him to the streets
For many gay people, discovering their true identity can either be an enthralling experience, or for others, it can be a wrong turn into...
Aspiring lawyer vows to continue fight for “vulnerable” indigenous people
The treatment constantly meted out to indigenous people has motivated a young Paramakatoi woman to pursue a career in the legal profession.
Paula Gomes, 21,...
