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30 Jan: Romola O. Lucas, Attorney & Co-Founder of Caribbean Film Academy (CaFA)

Guyanese-born, Romola O. Lucas, is an attorney and budding entrepreneur.   She is a founding shareholder of The Lucas Law Firm, PC, currently providing services in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Prior to founding the firm, Romola was employed by the real estate group of a major law firm in Philadelphia, where she  worked on commercial real estate financing, sales and acquisitions, on behalf on developers, REITs and major banks. Romola’s practice focuses on providing legal services…

28 Jan: She Rocks! Juneann Lewis – Motivating & Empowering the World to “Live Wealthy Always”

As women, we’re used to wearing many hats and Juneann Lewis is doing just that, while living out her dreams. She is a Screenplay/Song Writer, Actress, Realtor and Motivational Speaker. As a child growing up in Guyana, business and entertainment has always been in her blood. She loved ballet and modern dance and entered every school play or recital she could. She also wrote short stories and entered many competitions and won. Juneann moved to the USA at the…

27 Jan: Tips for a Healthy and Beautiful You: Health Benefits of Broccoli

Some people love broccoli and some people hate it, but there’s no denying that broccoli is a nutritional wonder. Here are 10 reasons why broccoli should be an essential part of your diet. Nervous System Broccoli contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth. Blood Pressure Along with a high amount of potassium, Broccoli also contains magnesium and calcium…

25 Jan: The Perfect Fit: Sarah Bacchus – Fashion Designer, Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant

Sarah Bacchus is the founder, fashion designer, stylist and wardrobe consultant of the high fashion brand, 34-24-36.  Her  sophisticated clothing line revisits the old Hollywood glamor era, with a modern flair for today’s women. She believes in celebrating femininity and always looking the part, especially since she is in the business of Fashion. Sarah realized her Fashion sense at an early age, in Guyana, where she was born and raised. She took her weekly allowance from her parents and bought fabrics to make…

22 Jan: She Rocks! Tanuja Raghoo: CEO/ Executive Producer – Caribbean Spotlight Television

An accomplished, well-respected Guyanese Television Host/Producer, Tanuja Raghoo began her tenure in the television industry nearly 25 years ago. She is the proud Founder and President of Caribbean Spotlight Television Programming, the first full-service Indo-Caribbean Media Network in New York, launched in 1986, which airs several television programs on two Time Warner Channels, Channel 96 and ITV Channel 77. Tanuja first entered the business as a co-host with her father, Eshri Singh, also a legendary…

22 Jan: Entrepreneur on the Move: Shauntelle Nelson, Founder & CEO – We Telle You

GG Shauntelle Nelson is the Founder and CEO for We Telle You, a designated driver business serving the New York Metro area.  Shauntelle has always been a visionary and an innovator and established this company in response to the tragedies, wrong doings and, especially the fatalities caused by drunk driving over the years. She was astounded by the amount of people who ignore the boundary between right and wrong, so with that she wanted to honor the law…

21 Jan: The Honourable Madam Justice Desiree Bernard: First Female Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice

The Honourable Madam Justice Désirée Bernard, a citizen of Guyana, was born on 2 March 1939. A lawyer by profession, she began her career in 1963 when she attained a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of London.  Qualifying as a solicitor in 1964, Justice Bernard engaged in private practice in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Guyana from 1965 to 1980. During that period, she was appointed a Magistrate (1970), Commissioner of…