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Natoya Defreitas: The ‘Tire King’ of GeorgetownIt is not every day that you see a woman operating a tyre shop, but for Natoya Defreitas, a 41-year-old…
Between slackness and sovereignty: Dancehall’s controversial rise at MashramaniBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Seawall on a Sunday night, the place to be, if you have a taste for loud…
SAINt JHN: Championing Guyana’s global riseGuyana is celebrating one of its brightest stars—international rapper and songwriter, SAINt JHN. Known for collaborations with global superstars like…
Guyanese artistes urged to create and adapt to thrive in evolving music industryGuyanese artistes and creatives gathered for the Saint JHn’s ‘Develop Home Initiative’ on Tuesday at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom -…
Chief Instructor Shellon Lynch: Breaking barriers and empowering womenAt the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre, 36-year-old Shellon Lynch has established herself not just as an instructor but…
Sasha Fraser and Alicia Ward: Breaking Barriers for Women in STEMFor years, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been a male-dominated field, often discouraging young women from pursuing careers…
Kevin Garbaran’s ‘Old Toy Train’ spotlights at Suriname’s film festivalIn the world of filmmaking, the path to success is often paved with passion, dedication, and an unwavering belief in…
Excitement high at Children’s Mashramani Competition finalsThe Children’s Mashramani Competition Finals commenced on Thursday with an enthusiastic audience comprising schoolchildren in uniform and their teachers. Attendees…
From first glance to forever: 27 years of love and devotionLove stories come in many forms, but the truest ones are often written in the everyday acts of devotion, in…
Kobe Smith’s fight for better healthcare fuelled by loss of mother By Faith Seabra In 2016, Kobe Smith lost his mother—not just to cancer, but to a system that failed her.…
Pakuri’s Rising Biologist: Alliah Simon Empowers Her VillageAt a young age, Alliah Simon left Pakuri Village in pursuit of better educational opportunities. Now 21, the former President’s…
‘Calli’—the artist who chose simplicity over fameAbout 70 years ago, Derrick Michael Callender dropped out of school when, for some reason, his parents could no longer…
Ken Corsbie, pioneering Guyanese theatre icon, dies at 94Ken Corsbie, the celebrated Guyanese actor, storyteller, and broadcaster, whose work helped shape theatre across the Caribbean, has died at…
From struggles to sweet oil: the inspiring journey of Gordon RobinsonRetold by Deandra Daniels Photography Deandra Daniels Series editor Neil Marks At the bustling junction of Regent and Camp Street…
How Hosororo’s diversity fuels its fight against climate changeBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy For those who make the steep climb to Hosororo’s hilltop, the reward is both literal and…
Keon Heywood’s dynamic journey through poetry, song, dance, and performanceBy Deandra Daniels Keon Heywoood is a vivacious 36-year-old who can be described as an artist by heart and soul…
More than a pageant: Challenging stereotypes and redefining masculinity in pageantryPageantry isn’t just about looks—it’s about culture, confidence, and breaking barriers. And for the men competing in the Mr India…



