Too often people mistake Guyana for Ghana. During a recent trip to Florida, I was having a conversation with a colleague about the Mashramani celebrations in Guyana and she said to me “that’s in Africa right?” I’ve also been asked quite a few times “what other language do you speak in Guyana? That’s why I decided to put together this synopsis to enlighten some folks on the difference between “Guyana” in South America and the African nation…
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This easy-to-prepare dish you can enjoy in a matter of minutes as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 lb medium size shrimp, peeled and de-veined 2 TBS + 1 TBS fresh lemon juice Sea salt and pepper to taste 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup of your favorite peanut sauce …
Women’s Day is a time to pause, reflect and salute the Women Achievers! Whether these are fearless women who led from the front, women who have broken the proverbial glass ceiling or those who carved a niche for themselves in their chosen field… .
A Guyanese native, Melissa was born and raised in Georgetown where she had the privilege of attending St. Gabriel’s Primary School and Queen’s College. After immigrating to Toronto in 1997, Melissa attended the Downsview Secondary School and subsequently the University of Toronto, where she obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She currently works as a Research Coordinator at Women’s College Research Institute’s Familial Breast Cancer Unit and is pursuing a Master of…
Meet Michelle Kandasammy, Co-Founder of The Backpack Project, a non-profit initiative aimed at promoting health and education among Caribbean students between the ages of 5 to 18. This project, which was started in December 2008, assists students of impoverished families to pursue their educational goals. A born and bred Guyanese who wears Guyana’s flag and rich heritage proudly, Michelle attended two of the best schools in the country, Stella Maris Primary School and Queen’s College….
Future Scientist, Stony Brook University Class of 2013 Majors: Chemistry; Chemical & Molecular Engineering UNCF-Merck Science Initiative 2012 Award Recipient Dara Bobb-Semple has many accomplishments at Stony Brook – from twice being recognized for achieving a 4.0 GPA, to receiving the MARC award in fall 2011, to being elected to Tau Beta Pi Honor Society (December 2011), to recently being named a recipient of a national award, the 2012 UNCF Merck Undergraduate Science Fellowship! But…
Guyanese Born Scientist, Dr. Deborah Persaud, who migrated when she was just 16 years old is leading the way with a breakthrough in HIV Treatment. Dr. Persaud who is attached to the John Hopkin’s Children Centre in the US led the investigation that determined that a baby born with HIV had been cured. Read the story below as reported by CBS News. “A baby born with the AIDS virus appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the…
Melissa Phillips is making her mark in the pageant world, and New York City as she works towards her life goals. Born to both a Guyanese mother and father in Brooklyn, NY the conditions of her environment shaped her perspective on the past and future. Understanding family traditions of honest work, principles of education and the necessity to remember humble beginnings, she worked to succeed in life. She attended St. Augustine’s Episcopal school, and…
Joyce Ferdinand-Lalljie was a child prodigy who began playing one of her mother’s piano pieces when she was three years old. She and her younger sister Mavis both became concert pianists and were known as the two Ferdinand girls. Joyce is accredited as being the first black woman, if not the first woman to play a full piano concerto. In his article on radio in British Guiana for the 1951 Chronicle Christmas Annual, Albert E…
I get it – breakups are difficult, painful and it’s very hard to control your emotions and thoughts after it. However, some folks spiral out of control causing them perform some crazy acts, ie. stalking, fighting, harassing or having a straight Angela Bassett “Waiting to Exhale” moment and burning everything in sight that belonged to their Ex. Confronting your problem would definitely not heal you, but at least it would get you into terms with…