Dr. Sharon Lall-Ramnarine was born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana. She is the only child of Bansi and Etwaria (Lynette) Lall. She credits her academic success to the excellent foundation she received in her early years in Guyana and the values instilled in her by her mom – that women need the highest level of education to lead comfortable independent lives. She graduated from St. Rose’s High School in 1989 and then attended Queen’s College…
Linda McPherson is the current President of District Council 1707 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employee (AFSCME). She represents some 28,000 non-profit social services ranging from home care, social services, direct care, public center-based day care, educational, fundraising and her own local Heat Start. She is employed at Community Parents, Inc. /Medger Evers Head Start where she works as a Family Service Coordinator. She praises the federally-funded Head Start program for…
When you think of a well rounded student, Ayisha Jackson comes to mind. This weekend the senior at Brown University will be among the Class of 2018 and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Engineering. Ayisha’s academic achievement is not the only impressive thing about this very bright young woman. She has interned at NASA and Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, studied in Hong Kong, traveled throughout the continent of Asia…
Anjali is the breath of fresh air that the world of music is waiting for. A woman of gentile strength and passion, her innovative style, powerful sultry vocals and haunting melodies ensure that she will touch the heart of one and all. Her influences span several continents, cultures and musical genres therefore it is only natural for her music to fuse both classical and contemporary urban sounds. Born in Brooklyn, with roots in Guyana and…
Twenty-two year old LeShaun Berkley is youngest female Captain to be commissioned in Guyana within the last decade. The St. Stanislaus College alumni began Flight School in 2014 at Air Services Limited and later completed her studies at Dean International in Miami, Florida before joining Roraima Airways team. After training as co-pilot for two years she was given her fourth gold stripe during a small ceremony at the Roriama Airways Limited on Monday. Originally Published on…
Today guests at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal wedding witness history and were treated to a number of romantic moments including a gospel performance of “Stand by Me” by The Kingdom Choir. The Kingdom Choir led by its founder, Karen Gibson, sang the American R&B classic from the West End of St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Back in 2015, GGR featured the Award Winning conductor, who was born in London to Guyanese Parents. Karen formed The…
Congratulations to Rukia Henry who recently graduated at the top of her class with dual degree and high honors. The soon-to-be Virologist earn a B.S in Biology and Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa at Howard University, and a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Pharmacology at Rutgers University. Born in Guyana, Rukia has experienced a long history of breast cancer in her immediate family and is determined to continue the fight against this terrible disease. …
Last night our very own princess “Letitia Wright” made her debut appearance at the Met Gala with a handsome date at her side. The internet was abuzz after the Black Panther & Avengers star showed up on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Star Wars actor, John Boyega. But although the two breakout stars look great together, they are just friends who have know each other before they both became famous…
Carlotta Eversley-Gabriele is a native of Guyana, born to the late Professor, Calvin Eversley Esq, and to the late Claudette Jordan-Eversley. She migrated to the United States in the early 90’s. Carlotta is a wife of 19 years and mother to three children 18 and 11 year boys, and 14 year old girl. Professionally, Carlotta has always strived for excellence, first attending Georgia State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, graduating Magnum Cum…
One week ago Letitia Wright lit up the purple carpet at the Avengers: Infinity War premiere in Hollywood. The 24-year-old Guyanese-born British Star is inspiring the next generation of young women in STEM & Style and we’re definitely a fan! Letitia is soaking up her new Hollywood fame after appearing in ‘Black Panther’, ‘Black Mirror’, and even Drake’s music video ‘Nice for What.’ According to Teen Vogue, Letitia looked like a true superhero at the Avenger’s world premiere…