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....
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...
Housing Sector: A major strength for PPP in 2025 election campaign
By Kiana Wilburg
Delivering affordable housing for all was one of the 2020 election promises of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration. Towards this end,...
23-year-old bringing roller skating experience to Guyana with retro-themed event
By: Sueann Wickham
While many Guyanese may have owned a pair of roller skates, the full roller skating experience—complete with the classic oldies and retro...
The Evolution of Diwali: A Cultural Journey Through the Ages
By: Sueann Wickham
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in India and by Hindus around the world. It...
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...
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...
The indigenous Guyanese village steering its own eco-tourism boom
By Kemol King
A Guyanese Amerindian village of about 1,200 residents heard from the government that they were allocated GY$35 million (approximately US$166,000) to spend...
Unraveling Guyana’s brain drain challenge: Impact and Solutions
By Sueann Wickham
Guyana, for many years, has been facing a significant crisis—brain drain. This phenomenon refers to the emigration of highly skilled and educated individuals...
Shaconeil Burnette — testing his limits in the field of photography
To become a doctor or a lawyer is no longer the only aspiration of youths these days. While the two professions hold as much...
