West Indies Masters donate kit and scoreboard to boost Guyana Police Force Academy
THE Guyana Police Force Cricket Club has received a major boost to its grassroots setup after the West Indies Over-40 Masters team donated ten complete playing kits and a new electronic scoreboard. The gear, which includes match-grade bats, batting pads, gloves, and protective equipment, is earmarked directly for the force’s youth and academy teams as […]
A journey to the legal profession
New attorney reflects on her family’s support and her hopes of advocating for hinterland communities Shefali Alexandra Burnett hails from the village of Karasabai, Region Nine, Guyana, where she spent her formative years. She spent much of her childhood growing up in the village, where she developed cherished memories of the community, its people, and, […]
Blueprint Foundation Inc. Returns with Fourth Annual Mission to Give Back to Communities
Brings CPR training, digital access and wellness activities from November 2 to 8 By Andrea Hendricks For Roxanne Hermanstyne-Johnson, the impulse to give back was nurtured in childhood. Now, the Guyana-born founder of Blueprint Foundation Inc. is preparing for another week of outreach, bringing CPR training, digital literacy, including computers, health education and a community […]
Another Path
Veteran educator anticipates retiring to become a full-time farmer, fulfilling a passion Lucille Ramona Bhajan Chetram is a teacher and a farmer. With her family, she makes time for both her professional career and her love of a family tradition: farming. She was born in St. Lawrence, East Bank Essequibo, and grew up on her […]
Seeing the World
Sometimes, the cracks etched into tar roads or yellowing walls hold stories. Daisies bloom there, or tender weeds. As the years progress and the globe spins, the daisies and weeds become just as much a part of these structures as the rocks and sand that make them up. They become its skeleton, holding it up […]
Jung, Freud and Sabina — The Patient Who Became the Teacher
IT started with a conversation with a Turkish film critic who regularly reads some of my poetry on LinkedIn. We discussed historical figures whose lives and ideas might inspire some of my writing when he suggested Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Sabina Spielrein. He even sent me a link to A Dangerous Method, the film […]
Ways of Seeing: On Go Fish: Go In De Pack by Makeda Braithwaite Pt 2
(Continued from October 25th Edition) BRATHWAITE’S erotic and romantic poems are complemented by a broader interest in the forms of love that bind people together. “Sister, Can I Call You,” for instance, has a resonant autobiographical quality. It offers consolation to a sister suffering the loss of love, and its tenderness arises from the speaker’s […]
When Executives Meet, What Happens?
EXECUTIVES face difficult situations in business, both strategically and interpersonally. Learn from an experienced executive how to navigate the professional landscape. For new and aspiring executives alike, When Executives Meet, What Happens? is a treasure trove of advice on succeeding in the world of business. Formal Activities (Meetings) Meetings are valuable because they let […]
Diana Alli D’Souza Celebrates Platinum Jubilee Year with Three Prestigious Honours
By Frederick Halley RENOWNED Canadian humanitarian, philanthropist and educator, Diana Alli D’Souza, O.Ont., whose enduring connections with Guyana and its diaspora span more than five decades, is celebrating her 75th platinum jubilee year with three prestigious honours recognising her six decades of humanitarian service. On October 17, 2026, Diana received the coveted Nelson Mandela Humanitarian […]
Spreading its Wings… Local business expands from food delivery into wider logistics services
Written By: Andrea Hendricks ZIPPY’S Courier began operations in May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Guyana’s restrictions curtailed social life and Companies increasingly used online spaces to transact business. As online activity became part of daily life, entrepreneurs stepped in to meet new needs—including getting favourite foods to homes and offices. Zippy’s Courier quickly […]
