Zabita yearns for a second chance
At 40, Zabita (only name given) craves a new beginning in life though it seems that the odds are against her. As if being functionally illiterate,
Rajan Tiwari: Making the most of his raw talent
Thirty-six-year-old Rajan Tiwari sees himself as the guy who had raw talent slapped all over him then was told to make the best use it. And if you are one of the hundreds he has had rolling with laughter, you would be nodding in agreement. In recent years, making the best of his talent is [...]
Despite appearances, leprosy patients not forgotten
More than 35 years ago, persons with leprosy were sent to what was known as the Mahaica Leprosarium where they remained until they were either declared cured or died. Today the hospital is a far cry from what it was when the Sisters of Mercy took over its operation 35 years ago. While in those [...]
Conditions at women’s lock-ups inhumane
With mounting complaints about the condition of the East La Penitence lock-ups, where female detainees are forced to sleep on the concrete floor and endure the stench of filthy toilets, women’s rights groups and the local human rights body are urging the relevant authority to rectify the situation. Red Thread and the women’s arms of [...]
Jumo aims to please every single fan
Jumo ‘Rubber Waist’ Primo is a performer who knows what his audience needs and he always strives to give it them because for him even one unsatisfied fan means that he is not good enough. Even though he has been in the business of singing and entertaining for many years he never takes any performance [...]
Auntie Olga remembered as stalwart in broadcasting, philanthropy
A stalwart, a tower of strength and a very honest person were how some who were privileged to rub shoulders with legendary broadcaster and philanthropist Dame Olga Lopes-Seale remembered her. Lopes-Seale died in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Ramsammy lambasts international agencies over health data
Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy yesterday took international agencies to task for using wrong data to compile reports on Guyana, while saying that the practice disrespected the country and undermined the efforts of local health workers. Ramsammy, who cited PAHO/WHO, UNFPA and UNICEF, said he would not accept reports in the future if the organisations [...]
Shakin’, movin’ and stirrin’ mobile bar offers more than just drinks
At 22 Kian Jabour has big dreams like so many other young men but instead of sitting and allowing his big ideas to float around he has taken the giant step and moved into a relatively new business in Guyana–a mobile bar. But it is not just any bar, this is a bar that can [...]
Fire guts Humphrey building
Fire this morning gutted the Humphrey’s building on Main and Holmes streets. The fire occurred around 2 am and among the businesses that went up in flames was the Frandec Travel Service which has been located there for many years. Residents told Stabroek News this morning that they heard two
Nadia Jabour: creating jewellery out of anything… and everything
Nadia Jabour is a creator and it is safe to say that she uses any and everything she puts her hand on to lovingly create pieces of jewellery that bring satisfaction to her customers. Nadia, who now resides in St Lucia,
Fear, safety and the Kashif and Shanghai final
Alpha United and Pele put on a good show to bring the curtain down on the 21st tournament of the Kashif & Shanghai (K&S) tournament but I left the Guyana National Stadium, Providence with my emotions in a turmoil ranging from anger to fear and disappointment which had absolutely nothing to do with the match. [...]
Haqqs still mourning Aseelah’s maternal death
When 32-year-old Aseelah Haqq died in September it was as if a light went out in her Middle Walk, Buxton home and this year there were no fairy lights or any form of celebration for the holidays. With the death of mother of four her three eldest children were forced to move from the only [...]
Hopeful Harding rolls out campaign to win PNCR vote
Dr Faith Harding, who is contesting to be the main opposition PNCR’s presidential candidate, launched the local leg of her campaign yesterday while declaring herself the most qualified of the candidates to lead the party into next year’s election. Harding arrived in Guyana yesterday morning and rolled into the city in style, sitting in a [...]
Recovering alcoholic looks to sober future
Six months ago, Harry (not his real name) fell unconscious for the umpteenth time and was bundled into a car and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted. Hours later he regained consciousness and “create a scene” as he fought to be removed from the institution since according to him he was [...]
Hogtied teen in custody over theft
The teenager who was severely beaten and hogtied after he was among a group allegedly caught stealing vehicle parts is in custody at the La Grange Police Station but members of his family yesterday said they have been denied access to him. The boy, said to be 16, was among four persons who were beaten [...]