Positive Profiles

Guyanese-American nurse who gave jab to US VP urges all to get vaccinated

01 Aug: Guyanese-American nurse who gave jab to US VP urges all to get vaccinated

Nurse Patricia Cummings taking her jab Long before Patricia Cummings made headlines for vaccinating United States Vice-President Kamala Harris, she was a nurse who enjoyed caring for her patients as much as she could. Cummings, who has been a nurse for 16 years and is currently a Clinical Nurse […] Click here to view original article at www.stabroeknews.com

Celebrate Guyana's Vibrant Heritage and Culture With Guyanese Swag’s - New Lifestyle Brand For Men, Women and Children

19 Jul: Celebrate Guyana’s Vibrant Heritage and Culture With Guyanese Swag’s – New Lifestyle Brand For Men, Women and Children

Guyanese Swag T-Shirt and Sneaker Collection Guyanese Swag Coffee Tea Mug Collection The time has come for Guyanese around the world to rise up and proudly celebrate who we are by paving the way for the next generation.” — Lakeshia Singh-McKay TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 12, 2021 / EINPresswire.com […] Click here to view original article at www.einnews.com

St Clair to be inducted into Australia’s Hall of Fame

19 Jul: St Clair to be inducted into Australia’s Hall of Fame

Nicole Price and Gairy St Clair. By Nicole Price in Australia On a chilly winter’s morning in the southern Sydney suburb of Gymea, Gairy St. Clair sends his Saturday morning boxing cardio class on their way amid an exhausted, but upbeat, flurry of fist pumps and high fives. As […] Click here to view original article at www.stabroeknews.com

Success Playfield named after late Olympian Harry Prowell

18 Jul: Success Playfield named after late Olympian Harry Prowell

Some of the persons who came together to make the project a reality (Photo: Avenash Ramzan/News Room/July 17, 2021) Twenty-one years since his passing, Guyanese Olympian Harry Prowell was on Saturday (July 17, 2021) honoured in a way his admirers hope will fortify his legacy and inspire future generations. […] Click here to view original article at newsroom.gy

Saved by adoptive parents after hemophilia mistaken for ‘Ole Higue’ torment

18 Jul: Saved by adoptive parents after hemophilia mistaken for ‘Ole Higue’ torment

Looknauth Mohamed When Looknauth Mohamed was a child his mother observed what she described as black and blue marks on his skin. Fearing that her son was being tormented by the Guyanese folklore creature known as the ‘Ole Higue’, she ‘gave away’ her only son to her neighbour at […] Click here to view original article at www.stabroeknews.com

Guyanese food, culture ‘main courses’ of new US ‘Canje’ restaurant

15 Jul: Guyanese food, culture ‘main courses’ of new US ‘Canje’ restaurant

Guyana-born chef, Tavel Bristol Joseph (Star Chef photo) With five restaurants to his name and widespread recognition, a Guyana-born chef in the United States, Tavel Bristol Joseph will be opening a new restaurant in Texas, called Canje, named after Guyana’s national bird, the Canje Pheasant. Joseph, who migrated years […] Click here to view original article at newsroom.gy

Guyanese Entrepreneur Launches Lifestyle Brand to Represent Guyana's Vibrant Heritage and Culture in Style

12 Jul: Guyanese Entrepreneur Launches Lifestyle Brand to Represent Guyana’s Vibrant Heritage and Culture in Style

Guyanese Swag T-Shirt and Sneaker from latest collection Guyanese Swag Sports Bra and Backpack Collection Guyanese Swag Coffee Tea Mug The time has come for Guyanese around the world to rise up and proudly celebrate who we are by paving the way for the next generation” — Lakeshia Singh-McKay […] Click here to view original article at www.einnews.com