B.G. is British Guiana; Bhagee is a fiery local stew. Philippa was the second daughter in a family of six children growing up in mid-20th century in colonial Guyana. She recounts her Sisyphean trials growing up a Carrington in Lot 10, First Street, Georgetown — from the women’s battles to the neighbours that never wore clothes to the relatives who walked with their shoes in their hands. B.G. Bhagee: Memories of a Colonial Childhood About…
Dr. Candace Cummings is a board-certified Physician in the field of Internal Medicine and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Hospitalist at Stony Brook-Southampton Hospital, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, on the faculty at Stony Brook-Southampton Hospital and is a member of The Leading Physicians of the World. She previously served as an Attending Physician at Meeting House Lane Medical PC in Southampton, New…
“Women are going to form a chain, a greater sisterhood than the world has ever known.” ― Nellie L. McClung.
Linisa George is a creative outburst of energy. Born in Guyana, Linisa migrated with her family to Antigua, the island where she calls home, at the tender age of 4. She wrote in secret from the age of 6; her poems were her escape from a world that she didn’t think she fit into. It wasn’t until 2003 while living in Toronto where she discovered the writings of the amazing Maya Angelou, that she realised…
Supriya Singh-Bodden, C.C.H., is a native of Guyana and the Founder/Trustee of the Guyana Foundation. The Guyana Foundation was created by a group of highly dedicated men and women who see an urgent need to contribute meaningfully to the rebuilding of Guyana. Driven by the conviction that great change can be made by people who are encouraged and supported, the Foundation empowers local and international volunteers to transform the lives of individuals, families, and entire…
Good morning Lovelies! Repeat after me ~ I have amazing potential. I can make good choices. I am never alone. I can do hard things. I am beautiful inside and out. I am of great worth. He has a plan for me. I know who I am. I am a daughter of God. .
Grace Nichols is a Guyanese poet. She was born in Georgetown, Guyana in 1950, the fifth of seven children. She was raised in the village of Highdam and attended the school where her father worked as headmaster and her mother taught piano lessons. At age eight she moved with her family to Georgetown, and at age sixteen she left high school with the hope of becoming a teacher. Earning a degree in communications at the University…
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recently announced the appointment of Catherine Pollard of Guyana as Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management. She will succeed Tegegnework Gettu of Ethiopia, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his dedicated service and able leadership. Since 2014, Pollard served as Assistant Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management, prior to which she served as Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management from 2008 to 2014. She was previously Chief of Staff…
Happy Birthday to our Beautiful Guyana! One People, One Nation, One Destiny!
Congratulations goes out to the Bollers Sisters! Two young ladies who migrated to the USA from Guyana, and have achieved academic success. Samantha Nazena Bollers is a former student of Queens College (Guyana) and graduated from Cornell University (Class of 2013) with a Degree in Government Studies. Natasha Lazena Bollers-Robert, is former student of Bishops High School (Guyana) and a recent Graduate of Medgar Evers College CUNY (Class of 2015) with a Degree in Mathematics. Well done ladies! Your accomplishments will inspire…
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…
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…
Michelle Morgan is a Meteorologist for CBS affiliate WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. Morgan is a first-generation American born in Brooklyn, New York — but grew up in Queens, New York during her childhood and teenage years. Both of her parents are proud Guyanese immigrants. Her mother is from Rose Hall in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region and her father is from New Amsterdam. She credits her parents as huge supporters and advocates of her educational…
Entrepreneur, projects specialist, author: Sabrina Panday is a ‘bold and fearless’ woman. She has a contagious positive attitude, which she credits to being “bold and fearless and never underestimating oneself”. These attributes have propelled Sabrina in assiduously pursuing her “dreams”, which included being a cookbook author. This ‘dream’ became a reality when Sabrina finally launched her cookbook. Adding a delicious twist to traditional ground provisions meals, Sabrina’s “Provisions: Cooking Healthy with Nature’s Bounty” inaugural cookbook is…
Congratulations to Miss Nicolin Roberts on scoring Grade I (with Distinction) on her Math CXC Examination! Nicolin is 4th former at Central High School in Georgetown, Guyana, but sat for the exams at the 5th form level, earning all A’s in Knowledge, Comprehension and Reasoning. BRAVO Nicolin – You Rock!