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'Morbid tourism' comes for Jonestown massacre site

16 Jan: ‘Morbid tourism’ comes for Jonestown massacre site

A 2008 aerial view of the jungle town of Port Kaituma, Guyana. The site of one of the 20th century’s most infamous mass murders may soon become a tourist attraction: Should private tour operators get their way, Jonestown will be open to curious and macabre visitors in the near […] Click here to view original article at ‘Morbid tourism’ comes for Jonestown massacre site

Legendary fashion journalist, Walter A. Greene laid to rest after a moving home going celebration

02 Jan: Legendary fashion journalist, Walter A. Greene laid to rest after a moving home going celebration

Walter A. Greene, the late legendary Guyanese-born fashion journalist, model, and designer (left), with friend Lorna Welshman-Neblett, president of Health Education Relief Organization for Cancer, (H.E.R.O.C.) at her awards ceremony in Manhattan, some years ago. Facebook Twitter Email Share The indelible life of Walter Arlington Greene, an iconic son […] Click here to view original article at Legendary fashion journalist, Walter A. Greene laid to rest after a moving home going celebration

01 Jan: Guyanese-born Toronto music company founder here to showcase local talent

Matusala Mannings By Subhana Shiwmangal Toronto, Canada-based Guyanese-born artiste and founder of Canadian music company, Reggae Kingdom, Matusala Mannings, recently visited Guyana to promote two concerts, motivate local artistes and provide a platform for them to showcase their talent. Through the music company co-founded with his friend, Corrina Ottned, […] Click here to view original article at Guyanese-born Toronto music company founder here to showcase local talent

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

06 Dec: Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station. Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station. Photo courtesy Dr. Michelle Gill Facebook Twitter Email Share Dr. Michelle Gill, a Guyanese-born community leader, radio host, and founder, has […] Click here to view original article at Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

Hundreds pay last respects to Guyanese community worker Minerva Beaton

06 Dec: Hundreds pay last respects to Guyanese community worker Minerva Beaton

The Beaton Family in front pew: Husband Douglas Beaton, second from left, with son Kevin to his right; daughter Denica to his immediate left; and Minerva’s sister-in-law, Joy MGowan, right, who is married to Minerva’s brother, Neil McGowan. The Beaton Family in front pew: Husband Douglas Beaton, second from […] Click here to view original article at Hundreds pay last respects to Guyanese community worker Minerva Beaton

15 Sep: Guyanese-born filmmaker wants to tell the world about Guyana’s rich cultural heritage

Mason Richards Mason Richards, a Brooklyn, USA-based Guyanese award-winning filmmaker, professor, and creative producer, recently spent two weeks in Guyana, in search of a location to shoot scenes for his upcoming feature film, “Beyond the Seawall”. Although the date of the release of the film is yet to be […] Click here to view original article at Guyanese-born filmmaker wants to tell the world about Guyana’s rich cultural heritage

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26 Mar: Guyanese-born medical doctor serves as senior medical director at Oak Street Health in the Bronx

Guyanese Dr. Yonette Davis is a senior medical director at Oak Street Health, where most patients are people of color. She works out of Oak Street’s Allerton Center in the Bronx. Dr. Davis told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that she treats older adults and Medicare recipients, especially adults who are suffering from chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes…

Guyanese-born Onyka Barrett to address JSE conference

26 Mar: Guyanese-born Onyka Barrett to address Jamaica Stock Exchange Conference

SOURCE: SKIN VIBES  | GUYANESE-BORN ONYKA BARRETT IS ONE OF AT LEAST FOUR CONFIRMED FEMALE SPEAKERS to address the 19th Conference of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) scheduled for the Jamaica Pegasus next week under the theme ‘The Drivers of Capital: From Concept to Growth’. Barrett is CEO & Social Impact Strategist at Pinnacle Impact International Limited and conference organisers want participants benefit from her 16 years of expertise working with multilaterals, international and local…

Guyana: Young genius Keziah Pilgrim, born without hands, aspires to become doctor

26 Mar: Guyana: Young genius Keziah Pilgrim, born without hands, aspires to become doctor

A seven-year-old genius from Guyana, Keziah Pilgrim, who was born without hands, has pledged to become a doctor. The girl also has a hole in her heart and is required to visit the Georgetown Public Hospital for monthly medical check-ups. Recently, the girl met with the professional sports team A Mohamed, whose aim is to make people happy, offer inspiration and put smiles on their faces. The team said that it was indeed an inspiration…

Tributes Flow In For Late Guyanese American Cultural Advocate Claire Ann Goring

26 Mar: Tributes Flow In For Late Guyanese American Cultural Advocate Claire Ann Goring

News Americas, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Tues. Jan. 16, 2024: The Guyanese American community in New York and its wider Diaspora is in mourning over the sudden loss of Claire Ann Goring, a beloved cultural advocate, and community leader. Goring, 72, passed away on January 15th, 2024, succumbing reportedly to a pulmonary embolism in Brooklyn, NY, on MLK Day, according to News Americas sources. She was born and raised in Victoria Village, Guyana, and attended Bishop’s…