Shannon Boodram is a TV personality who specializes in sex and love and is the go-to voice for millennials. She is the recipient of Rogers TV’s national Impression Award for best On-Air Personality. She is a writer, best known for her bestseller, LAID: Young People’s Experiences with Sex in an Easy-Access Culture. Sharon has worked on several shows for BET (Underground Outlet, On Trend, The Post Show, Just Keke, Town Hall Justice for Us) and was…
Guyanese Girl
Nothing says Summer in New York like an outdoor festival and yesterday the Cultural Association of New York Inc. held its annual Folk Festival & Family Fun Day at the Old Boys High School Grounds, Brooklyn, New York. Guyanese Girls Rock was happy to be a part of the festivities that included singing, dancing and musical performances. Proceeds from the sale of merchandise from the GGR booth will go toward the Guyanese Girls Rock Technology Scholarship Fund.
Lakshmee Singh is a well known talk show host and producer of the popular “Let’s Talk with Lakshmee” show. The multitalented TV personality is also a dancer, actress, community worker, choreographer and has been in the public eye since the age of five. Lakshmee has performed for large audiences at prestigious venues such as Westbury Music Fair and The Continental Arena. She has taught and coached many groups of young girls for stage performances. Lakshmee’s first acting experience was…
There’s nothing better than finding the perfect greeting card and Claire Ann Goring will add that personal touch to your message. A multitalented graphic artist and the CEO Hybiskus Creations, Claire has developed her own line of handmade greeting, invitations and inspirational cards. Born and raised in Victoria Village, Guyana, the Bishop’s High School alumni works out of her studio in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York. “I am inspired to create the most exquisite and exciting invitations and greeting cards with beautiful…
Why wait to be someone else’s queen when you can be your own queen! The word Queen means woman – any women – a woman with or without riches, fame, position; women from any background, color or creed; women limbless or able-bodied; a Queen of her domain, a Queen to her King; her husband, a Queen is a woman, a woman is a Queen (Wisdom Beyond Being). So what’s stopping you from being the queen…
Author Jan Lowe Shinebourne is a Guyanese novelist who was born in Canje, Berbice, Guyana and was educated at Berbice High School and the University of Guyana. After school she was a reporter in Georgetown. She began writing in the mid-1960s and in 1974 she was a prize-winner in the National History and Arts Council Literary Competition. In 1970 she emigrated to London, England. She did postgraduate literary studies at the University of London. She…
Recent medical school graduate, Topaz Sampson, is very close to accomplishing her dream of practicing Medicine. A New Amsterdam native, Topaz was part of the graduating Class of 2015 at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, and is scheduled to begin residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. While in medical school Topaz was appointed 2014 President of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the oldest and largest student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns…
Born under the Zodiac star of Leo, Actress Simone Dowding attended the Salem Primary and Secondary schools, where her love for the stage was noticed by teachers and peers alike. In no time she had become quite a force to be reckoned with, as she participated in numerous school plays and drama presentations with gusto, finesse and bravery. Being an artistic person, she attended and graduated from the Burrowes School of Art with flying colours…
The road to success is bumpy and can become overwhelming. When we trip and stumble it’s important to remain focused. Taking small steps is great way to achieve your BIG goals.
We all know that curry and roti is one of Guyana’s most popular cuisine and a common dish within the Caribbean community. It is also much more enjoyable when you indulge with your fingers. However, one can also admit that it’s sometimes quite messy and will ruin your pale nail polish or fresh manicure. For this very reason I sometimes prefer to eat this dish only while at home where I can really dive in with my fingers. I recently attended a function and observed one…