Amander Williams-Clarke is a Guyanese Sculptor/ Wood Artist based in Bridgetown, Barbados. Her family owned and run business, Williams Legacy, specializes in fine art creations using indigenous wood. Born in South Ruimveldt in Guyana, Amander migrated to Barbados with her parents at age five. The art of wood craft was passed down from generation to generation beginning with the patriarch of the family Nathaniel Williams who initially worked with straw specialising in hats, baskets, brooms,…
A woman has the potential of having self-respect and dignity if she can learn to see herself from heaven’s point of view. She has a healthy and realistic opinion of herself and believes she can do anything God enables her to do. What does a Women of Self-Respect Look Like? · She has an outgoing concern for others. · She has a love for God and love towards her neighbors. · She is selfless and…
“Over time, a commitment to challenging, focused work and leisure produces not only better daily experience, but also a more complex, interesting person: the long-range benefit of the focused life. ― Winifred Gallagher
In celebration of Amerindian Heritage Month we would like to bring attention of some of the beautiful creations produced by the St. Cuthbert’s Mission in Guyana. St. Cuthbert’s Mission (Arawak: Pakuri; also known simply as St. Cuthbert’s) is an Amerindian village on the Mahaica River in the Demerara-Mahaica region (Region 4) of Guyana. It comprises approximately 200 households and has a population of around 1,600 people. St. Cuthbert’s is regarded by many people in Guyana…
We all love a good gossip from time to time but also know that gossiping can be detrimental to reputations and self-esteem, and damage relationships. According to the Daily Mail Online, a new survey concludes men are by far the worst culprits. The survey claims that 1 in 10 men like to dish the dirt on other people, compared with 4% of women, while more men than women are guilty of spreading rumours, according to the…
Award winning singer/songwriter Maiko Watson brings a fresh take on soul music to the Canadian independent music scene. Whether performing with a band or minimal instrumentation, her radiant sultry voice shines through… delivering a powerful, earthy, organic sound that sets her apart from the rest. Born on April 29, 1981 in Georgetown, Guyana Maiko’s family migrated to Canada when she was just a few months old. Maiko has sung her entire life, and started singing…
“Money can’t buy happiness, but it certainly is a stress reliever.” ― Besa Kosova
In just a few hours, the reigning Miss World Guyana, Ruquyyah Boyer, will board a flight to Jakarta, Indonesia to represent Guyana for a second time on the international stage. Last Friday I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely beauty ambassador following a Press Conference and Reception held in her honor at the The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Guyana in New York City. Ruquyyah looked stunning in a beautiful long sleeve gold…
Are you the kind of gal who thinks she only feels truly comfortable in the company of men? Do you feel that other women are catty, mean spirited, competitive or air-headed even, and that you have nothing in common with any of them? Whether you have feelings of apathy, disdain or you truly despise other women, hating your fellow gender is simply no good––it’ll cut off many opportunities for good, understanding friendships and for healthy…