She Rocks! Meet Dr. Hollis France, Author and Global Politics Professor

Dr. Hollis France is an Associate Professor at the College of Charlestown, in South Carolina.  She was born in Guyana but migrated to the US more than 25 years ago.  Dr. France teaches her students the ins and outs of global politics and economics.
Dr. France joined the Political Science Depar...
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Guyanese Philanthropist, Gina Miller, is hailed "Woman of the Century" after winning BREXIT Lawsuit

Philanthropist Gina Miller has created quite a stir in the UK after she challenged the recent BREXIT decision in court and won! Born in Guyana, the 51-year-old wealth manager grew up in the UK and is also a former model.
Described as “feisty” and a “natural fighter” Gina ...
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Congratulation to Poonam Singh on winning the 2016 Miss Global International First Runner-Up Title

Guyanese, Poonam Singh, is basking in winning glory after she finished First Runner-Up at the Miss Global International Pageant held last night in the Dominican Republic. The reigning Miss Global International Guyana also won Miss Maja of the World 2016, Best Personality, Best National Costume, B...
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She Rocks! Meet Maritza Lord, Talented Singer, Songwriter & Producer

Maritza Lord is an American singer, songwriter, producer and artist. She was born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana and became a professional musician after moving to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music.
She grew up in a household filled with music. Her father sang and played guitar and...
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She Rocks! Meet Denise Henley, Award Winning Portrait Artist

Born in Guyana, South America, Denise first realized her artistic passion at the tender age of eight. She spent much of her young life immersed in drawing. As an adolescent, she moved to the United States to study art and after obtaining  a B.A in Visual Arts, went on to pursue a career as an a...
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She Rock! Celebrating English Teacher, Shareesa Bollers, on World Teachers Day

Shareesa Bollers is a proud Guyanese-American. She was born and raised in Guyana, and attended high school in Philadelphia. She is a Gates Millennium Scholar and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Literature & Theatre and Masters of Arts in Teaching English from Bard College.

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She Rocks! Meet Dr. Michelle Albert, Director of the Center for the Study of Adversity & Cardiovascular Disease at UCSF

Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH is a general cardiologist with expertise in preventive cardiovascular medicine as well as managing the most critically ill cardiovascular patients with a range of conditions including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies and vulnerable...
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She Rocks! Meet Dr. Maya A. Trotz, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF

Maya A. Trotz, Ph.D., born in Georgetown, Guyana is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa. She works at the nexus of geochemistry/water quality and global/community sustainability and education with current and previous ...
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She Rocks! Meet Dr. Michelle Mickle Foster - Philanthropist, Chemical Engineer, Certified Economic Development Specialist

Dr. Michelle Mickle Foster has been the President and CEO of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, in West Virginia, since February 2016. Prior to this position, she served as the CEO of the Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action, Inc. (KISRA) for 17-1/2 years. She developed all of...
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Stories We Love! Guyana Female Amateur Baseball Team Showcased Talent in Halifax, Canada

Guyana’s Female Amateur Baseball Team recently competed in Halifax, Canada for the first 21U (21 and under) women’s invitational tournament.  The tournament, which was hosted by Halifax and Team Nova Scotia, ran from August 4th to August 8th and included teams from different regions in ...
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US-based Brenessa Thompson & Aaliyah Abrams Will Represent Guyana at Rio Summer Olympics

US-based Brenessa Thompson & Aaliyah Abrams will be representing Guyana at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil. The Olympic games will run from August 5 to 11 and Brenessa and Aaliyah are the two female athletes who make up Guyana’s 4 member Track Team.
Brenessa Thompson (born 22 July...
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She Rocks! Jamila Sanmoogan Swims Her Way Onto The Guyana Olympic Team

Jamila Keizia Sanmoogan will be one of two, and the only female swimmer representing Guyana at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 19-year-old, who recently trained in Columbia on a swimming scholarship, is slated to compete in the Women’s 50m Freestyle event. In ...
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Guyanese, Onica Blaize, is the First Woman of Caribbean Heritage to Win the Mrs. Georgia Pageant

When Onica Blaize was crowned Mrs. Georgia America 2016, it was first time in the 40-year history of the pageant that a woman of Caribbean heritage, and only the third time that an African American woman had ever captured the title. On June 12th, 2016 the successful Entrepreneur, Life Coach and...
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She Rocks! Meet Kimberly A Baily - Published Author & Founder of Chosen By One Media, LLC

Kimberly A. Bailey is a published author and the founder of Chosen By One Media, LLC;  a company dedicated to helping people to discover the power of their written words with confidence and creating innovative content for various media outlets around the world.
Kimberly was born in Brooklyn, NY ...
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She Rocks! Meet Delece Smith-Barrow, Accomplished Writer & Education Journalist

Delece Smith-Barrow is a lifelong writer and journalism enthusiast. She is a higher education reporter at U.S. News & World Report, where she covers admissions challenges and student life issues for graduate students, as well as minorities in college and graduate school. She also edits...
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Stories We Love: Meet Dr. Shaneer Reed - A Young Woman of Excellence

Dr. Shaneer Reed received a scholarship to study medicine in Cuba and in 2012, at age 25, she returned to Guyana and began practicing family medicine at Charity Public Hospital on the Essequibo Coast.  She however, aspires to become a pediatrician and shared the following with the Guyana ...
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Stories We Love: When Life Knocks You Down, Get Up and Make Milkshake!

When life knocks you down, get up and make milkshake!   That’s the moral of the story for 10 innovative and resourceful women from the Essequibo Coast in Guyana. When business slowed down for these clothing vendor, they decided to form a group called “WDs Dairies” and came up with the idea to pur...
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Celebrating Our Graduates: Congratulations to High School Scholar & Valedictorian Kelly Hyles

Congratulations to Guyanese-born Scholar, Kelly Hyles, on her recent graduation from the prestigious High School for Math, Science and Engineering in Queens, New York.  The 18 year old Valedictorian will be attending Harvard University this Fall on a full scholarship,  following her very imp...
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Congratulations to Guyanese, Kcaysha Medas-King, on earning the title "Fastest 9-10 Sprinter" in New York City

In 2014, Kcaysha Medas-King was named the USATF New York Athlete of the Year – Youth Track and Field 8 & Under Girls. In 2015, she was name one of the “Fastest Kids on the Block” following her victory in the 55-meter girls race at the NYRR Millrose Games with a time of 8.48 ...
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She Rocks! Meet Dr. Alisha Griffith, Speech Pathologist, Audiologist, Founder & President of Smart Fit Fam, Inc.

Dr. Alisha Griffith, affectionately referred to as “Dr. Alisha”, is a compassionate professionally trained educator, speech language pathologist, and audiologist.  Over a span of nearly two decades, she has assisted countless people from all walks of life to overcome various chal...
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Stories We Love: Nikita Innis is one of only a few female aircraft technicians in Guyana

To young women out there, said Nikita, “the sky is the limit- our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always try just one more time.
Matthew’s Ridge’s Nikita Innis among few female aircraft technicians
By Akola Thompson From humble beginnings in t...
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She Rocks! New York"s Youngest Author, Anaya Lee Willabus, is Launching Her Second Book

Nine-year-old award winning author and poet, Anaya Lee Willabus, will be launching her second book, ‘A Bully’s Disguise.’  Anaya Lee published her first book ‘The Day Mohan Found His Confidence,’ at the age of 8, which earned her five awards, as well as local and ...
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She Rocks! Meet Entrepreneur, Nola Ro - Empowerment Speaker & CEO of Sumptuous Bites Catering

Nola Ro spent the first 10 years of her life in Guyana before migrating to the United States. Most of her family (maternal side) lived on the East Bank of the Demerara River, stretching from Timehri to Coverden.  The daughter of Restaurateur, Doris Rodney, Nola inevitably caught the cooking bug a...
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She Rocks! Meet Entrepreneur, Projects Specialist, Author: Sabrina Panday

Entrepreneur, projects specialist, author: Sabrina Panday is a ‘bold and fearless’ woman.  She has a contagious positive attitude, which she credits to being “bold and fearless and never underestimating oneself”. These attributes have propelled Sabrina in assiduously pursuing her “dreams”, which ...
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An Indepth conversation with Newly Crowned Miss World Guyana 2016, Nuriyyih Kama Gerrard!

Last night was the much anticipated coronation ceremony for the 2016 Miss World Guyana Beauty Pageant and of the seven finalists, 25-year-old Nuriyyih Kama Gerrard emerged the winner of the coveted title. The talented Radio Personality, who presented Potaro-Siparuni (region 8), is co-host of the ...
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She Rocks! Chemistry Student, Sophia King, Graduates with Highest (Summa Sum Laude) Honors

Four years ago Sophia King was awarded a Math/Science Initiative Scholarship to study Chemistry at Adelphi University in New York.  Over the years, the 22-year-old future chemistry professor has presented at conferences in Dubai and Spain, conducted research in Poland and received a Recognition A...
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She Rocks! Meet Maureen Bunyan - Emmy Award Winning TV Anchor

Maureen Bunyan is an Emmy Award winning Anchor at WJLA TV 7, ABC Affiliate in Washington D.C.  She is of  Guyanese and Aruban heritage.  Her parents moved from Guyana to Aruba in the 1930s, where Maureen was born.  The eldest of three daughters,  immigrated with her family to the United States wh...
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She Rocks! Guyanese, Candace Barnes, graduated Hampton University with Perfect 4.0 GPA

Former Queen’s College student, Candace Barnes, has proven that “excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude.”  The 23 year old honor student, and cellular and molecular biology major, recently graduated  Summa Cum Laude from Hampton University with an impressive 4.0 GPA.
In 201...
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Why My Mom Rocks......... Meet our featured Mom, Nicola Amanda Dover Roberts

My mother is a woman like no other. Nicola Amanda Dover Roberts, amazing mother of three rocks!!!She is the best mom that you can ever ask for. She is brave, adventurous, loving, charismatic, caring and to top it off kind hearted.



She is an intelligent, hardworking young woman whose beauty is...
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She Rocks! Meet Zena Hallam - Aromatherapist, Alchemist & Founder of Tazeka Aromatherapy

Zena Hallam is a Florida-based  certified aromatherapist, reflexologist, and modern day alchemist. She first experienced the power of natural therapies as a girl in Guyana, South America, watching her mother heal the people of her village—including her grandmother, who would have lost her leg and...
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Women in History: Joyce Aaron-Elcock: Music was her muse

Joyce Aaron-Elcock (nee Langford) has had an influential musical career that has spanned more than seven decades. Over this period, she has trained many students and brought joy to audiences in Guyana and the United States.
She was the daughter of Felix Adolphus and Mary Alicia Langford, and was...
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Kelly Hyles Awarded First Guyanese Girls Rock Scholarship

On April 10th, the first Guyanese Girls Rock Scholarship was awarded to Kelly Hyles at the “Bridging the Gap” Millennial Conference in Brooklyn, New York.  Kelly, a high school senior, was accepted to the top 8 Ivy League schools in the United States and was honor for academic exc...
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Aside Post Format

This is an aside post format. I never tried to prove nothing, just wanted to give a good show. My life has always been my music, it’s always come first, but the music ain’t worth nothing if you can’t lay it on the public. The main thing is to live for that audience,...
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Quote Post Format

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed.”
William Faulkner

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She Rocks! Guyanese Student Kelly Hyles Accepted to All 8 Ivy League Colleges

High school student Kelly Hyles has made her entire family and the Guyanese community very proud after being accepted to all 8 Ivy League Colleges.  Born in Guyana, Kelly now resides in Brooklyn, New York and received a total of 21 acceptance letters, but the best arrived from America’s T...
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She Rocks! Hon. Louise Blenman, Justice of Appeal Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

Louise Esther Blenman was appointed Justice of the Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in 2012. A native of Guyana, where she began her legal career, she held the position of Acting Magistrate, 1988; State Counsel, 1988-1991; Senior Legal Adviser; Principal Legal...
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Women in History: Helen Taitt - An Accomplished Choreographer and Professional Dancer

Helen Taitt was the founder and director of the School of Guyana Ballet, which trained many of the teachers with the Guyana National School of Dance. Her dancing career spanned two decades from the 1950s to 1970s.
Helen’s many productions inspired talented dancers and choreographers to new ...
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Dorothy Taitt: (1896 to 1956) - An Exceptional Guyanese Woman

By Vibert C. Cambridge, Ph.D. December 7, 2003
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Mrs Dorothy Taitt  (nee Pendelton – 1896 to 1956) is remembered as a strong, competitive woman who exerted considerable influence on music in Georgetown during her lifetime. She was a critically acclaimed ...
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Happy Holi (Phagwah) Guyana!

The festival of Holi can be regarded as a celebration of the Colors of Unity & Brotherhood – an opportunity to forget all differences and indulge in unadulterated fun. It has traditionally been celebrated in high spirit without any distinction of cast, creed, color, race, status or...
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Happy International Women"s Day!

Today we celebrate all of the amazing, hard working, rock star women whose contributions and talents have made a difference in our world!  But let’s not stop today; we must continue to encourage, embrace and inspire each other as we travel through the daily paths of life.  It’s also i...
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Happy Women"s History Month!

Throughout history women have made significant contributions to society  and have help to build nations.  In honor of Women’s History Month,  GGR will feature  some of the dynamic women who have helped to shape Guyana’s History.

 

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Meet Poonam Singh: Newly Crowned Miss Global International Guyana 2016

The famous author, poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou once said that “success is like liking yourself liking what you do and liking how you do it”. As a young child growing up, always guiltily eavesdropping on elders kitchen-conversations, I often heard them say “Oh my goodness, work i...
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She Rocks! Ngozi Muoneke - Founder & Executive Director of M3 Cosmetics Ltd

Ngozi Muoneke is the CEO and Director of M3 Cosmetics Ltd, an іnnоvаtіvе соѕmеtісѕ mаnufасturеr based in East London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2008, M3 produces ԛuаlіtу Skіnсаrе, Hаіrсаrе, Pеrѕоnаl Cаrе, Nаіlсаrе, Mineral, Frаgrаnсеѕ аnd Colour Makeup.
Ngozi was born in the UK to Guyanese paren...
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She Rocks! Attorney Holly Veal has a strong desire to serve the public good

A woman of distinction, US-based Guyanese Holly Veal, a prosecutor, public defender and private defence attorney, recently announced her candidacy for Henry County District Attorney. (Henry County is in U.S. State of Georgia.)  Holly originally hails from Wismar, Linden. She emigrated from ...
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She Rocks! Miss Canada 2015/16 Does Not Let Epilepsy Define Her

Janice Elizabeth MacGregor is a second generation Canadian born to parents who emigrated from Guyana and became Canadian citizens. Her father, Frank Moorgen (RIP 2010), was born in Hampshire Village, Berbice and her mother, Mary Moorgen (née Deonarine) was born in Corentyne, Berbice.
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Janice, he...
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She Rocks! Dr. Karen Godette, Associate Professor & Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta

Karen Godette, MD, is a board certified radiation oncologist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Godette practices general radiation oncology and specializes in breast and gynecological malignancies, prostate cancer and soft tissue ...
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GGR Book Club: Chasing Happy and More Books by Laurene Bob-Semple

Chasing Happy (Chasing Happy Trilogy) (Volume 1)



Chasing Dreams (Chasing Happy Trilogy) (Volume 2)



About the Book:
Have you ever had to choose between a relationship and something you’ve dreamed about your whole life? That is the dilemma twenty-three-year-old Kieran Taylor unexpectedly f...
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She Rocks! Sharima “Speed Queen” Khan - Guyana"s First Female Race Car Driver

The “Speed Queen” Sharima Khan
Sharima Khan is known as the “Speed Queen” because of her passion for race car driving. Born in Grove, East Bank Demerara to Haroon and Angela Khan, Sharima has had an interest in racing since the tender age of 8.  Her first experience was in a Formula O...
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GGR Etiquette Corner: ENTERTAINMENT ETIQUETTE - Part 1

Guyanese girls know that one of the best ways to preserve long term friendships is to get together over food. We do not need elaborate meals to do so; but we do need to know some basic etiquette rules. Our goal is to entertain simply, yet with style.
coffee cup
(1) Brew your coffee …. it...
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Stories We Love! Guyana Table Tennis Star Chelsea Edghill awarded scholarship to Lindenwood University, Missouri

Guyana female table tennis champion, Chelsea Edghill, was awarded a partial scholarship to attend Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri.  According to a Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Press Release, the scholarship covers five years and will allow Edghill to train, play and p...
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