The Chief of Defence Staff, Officers, and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) extend congratulations to Lieutenant Colonel Keith Watts, MEM, on his successful completion of the International Military Cooperation Course (IMCC) at the Netherlands Defence College, Majoor Jan Linzel Complex, Brasserskade, The Hague. The IMCC is a highly regarded programme designed to sharpen […]
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Jasmaine Payne: Guyana’s New Literary Voice in the World of Psychological Thrillers
Jasmaine Payne, a Guyanese author, editor, and communications specialist, is stepping into uncharted territory with her debut novel LEECH—a psychological thriller that not only breaks genre barriers but also redefines what it means to be a Caribbean writer on the global stage. Set for release on September 20, 2025, LEECH is already generating buzz as […]
“Poor Village Bai” makes it big! | Guyanese Terry Gajraj cops CARIFESTA Icon Award
by Kevin Smith Guyanese chutney star Terry Gajraj has added yet another accolade to his decades-long career after receiving the prestigious Icon Award at CARIFESTA XV Icon Night, one of the festival’s highest honours. The award is given to the most outstanding artist from each participating country, recognising those who have made an extraordinary and […]
Scenes from joint services voting day
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, cast his ballot at the Administrative Building of the Georgetown Prison. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲—𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 President of Guyana Dr. Irfaan Ali on a visit to Base Camp Ayangana as voting day for the joint services […]
Once calling for passengers, now calling for change: Sergeant Van Rossum defies the odds
From the busy streets of the capital city, where a young man once called out for passengers, to lecture halls, Sergeant Troy Anthony Van Rossum has proven that humble beginnings are no match for a determined spirit. At just 13 years old, little Van Rossum began working as a minibus conductor, a role driven not […]