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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03 Jun: She Rocks! Celebrating The Inspiring & Resilient Journey of Saskia Christian

Saskia Christian is an accomplished Trauma Healing and Global Resilience Expert born in Georgetown, Guyana, and resided in Antigua and Barbuda in her early adulthood. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemical Engineering at The University of The West Indies in Trinidad. With over 17 years of corporate visionary engineering leadership experience in the high-tech sector, Saskia has a track record of success and a passion for empowering others. Little did she know that her…

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24 May: She Rocks Her Guyanese Heritage – Meet NYPD’s First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella

Tania “Mohabeer” Kinsella is a leading female force and inspiration in the heart of diverse New York City. The First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD—the world’s largest police department—she exemplifies top-notch law enforcement and proudly reflects her rich Guyanese heritage. Her mother, Linnet Mohabeer, a proud New Amsterdam Berbice native from Guyana, and her Jamaican father instilled in her the values of determination, respect, and community. These values, deeply rooted in her upbringing, have propelled her…

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02 May: She Rocks! Guyanese Olympian Aliann Pompey Wins Herbert V. Hess Award

Congratulations to Guyanese Olympian Coach Aliann Pompey on winning this year’s Herbert V. Hess Award! From the tracks of international stadiums to the fields of St. John’s University, Aliann Pompey’s journey through athletics has been inspirational. A four-time Olympian, Alainn represented Guyana with distinction at the Olympic Games in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012, showcasing her talent in the 400-meter dash. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Aliann moved to the United States at 14, settling into…

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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…