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Kelcia Nelson crowned Miss World Guyana 2026
Kelcia Nelson was officially crowned Miss World Guyana 2026 on Saturday evening during a landmark coronation ceremony held at the Pegasus Exhibition Hall in Georgetown. The event, produced by Majesty Talent Management Inc. (MTMI), formed part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary year of the Miss World Organisation and signaled what organisers described as a...
Sonia Noel celebrates 30 years of fashion, philanthropy and Caribbean influence
For 30 years, Sonia Noel has stood as one of Guyana’s most recognizable creative forces; not only as a fashion...
Toka Village wins community-based tourism award
Georgetown, Guyana (April 30, 2026): Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with...
First Lady donates mobile rescue unit to animal welfare group
First Lady H.E. Arya Ali on Monday honoured a commitment made to a local animal welfare group which requested support...
“If it was possible, I would return to my country” – Venezuelan refugees
By Shikema Dey Meet Venezuelan nationals, Sabrina Flores and Ginacar Amaiz. They are among the millions of women, who fled...
We are not just about Chinese fried rice – Chinese Guyanese want due recognition
“There is a special systemic racism that applies to Chinese and it comes with the assumption of who Chinese are...
Drainage works easing flood woes of Reg. 6 residents, farmers
By Vishani Ragobeer As part of efforts to mitigate the massive floods that have hit Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne),...
Reg. 6 residents reeling from excessive flooding
By Vishani Ragobeer The community of New Forest is located in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), just next to Canje...
Hit by the worst flood in decades, Kwakwani residents mull relocation
By Vishani Ragobeer An elderly couple and their two dogs stand on the sandbank that their wooden house is situated...
‘Bearded Society’: A brotherhood dedicated to greater self-care among men
By Kurt Campbell At the risk of going against what society tells us is masculine, Ackeem Smith is on a...
From growing up in a tent, single mom Crystal Lam now runs a thriving business
By Shikema Dey Crystal Lam, a 28-year-old single mother of two, runs a successful business, specialising in the large scale...
S&S Scents – built on the foundation of a mother’s love for her daughter
By Akeem Greene Candles, Candles; for some, it is a necessity after dusk, a soothing effect after a strenuous day...
Modern Building Solutions turns skill into profit for Sophia ‘blocks maker’
By Akeem Greene Some of our fore-parents would have said “when you least expect it, the universe will surprise you...
After nine years in denial, scared young man sought treatment for HIV, and it is now undetectable
By Kurt Campbell Josh (not his real name) was 17-years-old when he tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)....
Healthcare workers ‘suit up’ for battle
Story and photos by Vishani Ragobeer At the frontlines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, there are the healthcare...
No curtains, but contented at Christmas: A family’s joy in shortage
By Kurt Campbell A small-scale Mahaica Creek, East Coast Demerara farmer is trying to put his family in a state...
New attorney speaks of how she overcame failures to be successful
By Kurt Campbell Newly minted Attorney-at-Law, Jimelle Joseph is crediting failure for her success. Yes, failure! “I think that failure...
Tourism month but no tourist traffic; craft producers in survival mode
By Kurt Campbell Guyanese authorities have pushed ahead with observing the calendar event of Tourism Awareness Month, but this year,...
From telephonist to manager and tourism advocate: The Petal Ridley story
By Kurt Campbell More than four decades ago, a young Petal Elizabeth Ridley walked in for her first job in the local hotel industry....
COVID-19 in the Pediatric population: Let’s not be complacent
By Dr Narendra C. Singh The global experience with children in the current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a much milder...
Guyana-born Artist Frank Bowling awarded Knighthood in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Guyanese Artist Frank Bowling OBE RA was conferred with the honour of Knight Bachelor by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...
