Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, was presented with a copy of ‘Leech,’ the debut novel by Guyanese writer and editor, Ms Jasmaine Payne, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Camp Street. During the engagement, discussions focused on creative writing, the literary arts in Guyana, and Ms Payne’s future research and work. Prime Minister Phillips expressed his appreciation for the gesture, noting that the novel represents “a valuable addition to Guyana’s growing body of literary work.” With more than 15 years of experience in journalism and a passion for psychological thrillers, Ms Payne has become the first female Guyanese author to publish a full-length psychological thriller with the release of ‘Leech’ (OPM photo)
