Category Archives: Features
President’s Diary
Mother seeks closure and answers on the whereabouts of her son, who has been missing since 2016
School teacher on a mission to help single parents – ‘I will help as much as I can’
By Tracey Khan – As single mother of two and a nursery school teacher, Rozanna Mohamed has made it her mission to help vulnerable persons affected by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana. Using her connection as a teacher in Berbice, she has already distributed over 200 hampers to mostly single mothers from Albion to […]
American born – Guyanese teen accepted in 30 colleges with US $1M in scholarship
By Tracey Khan – Saniya Gajadhar is a proud first-generation American-born Guyanese who has been accepted into 30 colleges and received over the US $1M in scholarship funds. Speaking to this newscast after finding out the good news Saniya said, “I feel very blessed and accomplished.” When asked about her support system in achieving this […]
Guyana’s COVID-19 number rise by 6; confirmed case now 63
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana has risen by ten as of April 17, 2020, taking the total to 63. This was disclosed by Public Health Minister Hon. Volda Lawrence in the daily update to the nation. Of these 63 cases Guyana has recorded six deaths and nine recoveries. […]
Places of entertainment to close at 6pm daily – President Granger announces
President David Granger today announced that in order to strengthen containment measures public gathering at places of entertainment, including bars, clubs, gymnasiums, night clubs, restaurants and swimming pools, between the hours of 18:00 hours and 06:00 hours (6:00 pm and 6 am) with effect from midnight (23:59 hours) on Friday 3rd April 2020. President David […]
2-Y-O with hole in hearts needs financial help for better medical care
Acid attack victim: “I can see my sons; my vision is now 5 out of 10”
Months after she was doused with acid and her face disfigured, Shundelle Wilkinson is now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Following a successful surgery, Shondelle has now regained sight in her right eye but stands to lose her left eye in the process. Shondel underwent the surgery on the 15th of December, […]
Video of Two-time Grammy nominee-Travis Greene performing at the “Hope is Rising “concert in Guyana
“Hope is Rising” is the brainchild of Pastor Joseph Persaud from the Liberty Church in New York. Persaud’s vision is to bring an end to suicide, violence, poverty and other social issues affecting Guyana.