—Victoria youth making strides in the furniture business By Lisa Hamilton When he was just 19-years-old, Kelston Murphy took the risk of branching out on his own into the business of furniture-making with just a handful of tools and his vision for success. The young man, now 20-years-old, has been continuing steadily with an array of well-crafted furniture and pleased […]
Mind Your Business
… to open a new business location at Hadfield Street By Lisa Hamilton Professional beauty specialist Janica Sandy, the owner of Ultimate Image Inc., is preparing to launch her new location on Hadfield Street, Georgetown and took time out to reflect on her growth from a young inquisitive girl in Berbice to a well-respected beauty specialist who has made her […]
Your personal style can tell who you are, your personality and what you represent. There are special people in the fashion industry who are inspirations to helping others find their fashion sense and style. In the Guyanese context, fashion is most times influenced by what is seen on TV in foreign communities as “what’s trending”. However, there are some people […]
By Naomi Marshall Desserts are known to make life more enjoyable, boosting the moods of persons who often indulge in the sweet or savory treat guiltily. However, the sense of guilt is not necessary if the dessert is low in refined carbs, trans-fats and added sugars. One such treat is frozen yoghurt, and in Linden Guyana, Nina-Shi’s Creamy Delights has […]
—Cheat Treats offers Guyanese a range of delectable options By Lisa Hamilton Treats! Everyone loves them but not everyone can bake them to perfection catering not only to those with a sweet tooth but those who’d like healthy options. 23-year-old Shonetta Lowe had this mind when she launched her business Cheat Treats which not only satisfies the needs of her […]
…24-yr-old Lindener Shellon Massiah reflects on Ambrosial Cuisine By Naomi Marshall Over the years, homemade-food businesses have been flooding the fast food industry in the mining town of Linden offering a wide array of local and foreign delicacies. Ambrosial Cuisine owned by Shellon Massiah, offers a variety of creole food, pastries and cakes for delivery or takeaway. Massiah is an […]
By Gabriella Chapman “A mother’s love is extremely important for the healthy emotional outcome of her children,” says therapist, Janet Esposito. In most cases, it is the mother who is the primary caregiver, and how she loves her children greatly impacts their lives. Acknowledging this, 28-year-old Channey Wong launched her business ‘MommyandMe’ to provide a support system for mothers […]
By Naomi Marshall Coconut water is thought to be a delicious source of hydration, packed with electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and sodium. The clear liquid which is taken from immature green coconuts has also been viewed and used as nature’s saline by persons who might be ill or are having an operation, and cannot eat or drink […]
