Women Empowerment
Earlier this month on 8th of March, the world celebrated International Women’s Day- a time to honor the remarkable achievements of women across the globe. The observance of this day traces back to 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City, demanding shorter working hours, better pay, and voting rights. The following year, German […]
-Children’s Mashramani Competition continues In the many cultural celebrations of Guyana lies a colourful blend of rhythm and words, Calypso and Dramatic Poetry. These traditions have been with us for decades as Calypso and Dramatic Poetry have been vehicles for storytelling, serving as a mirror of what’s happening in society and as a call to […]
Last night, the Women Empowerment Program, hosted by Ramona Luthi and Martina Johnson, featured two exceptional winners of the 25 Influential Women Leaders Awards 2024 who shared their inspiring stories of volunteerism and community development. Madam Rhondel Weever and Gwyneth George were the esteemed interviewees. Weever spoke passionately about her commitment to empowering children and […]
Did you know that rinsing your mouth with water right after brushing your teeth can reduce the cleaning power of the toothpaste? According to Dr. Chiquita Forrester, a guest on the Women EmPOWERment programme, it’s best to wait at least 15 to 20 minutes after brushing before rinsing. By doing so, you allow the concentrated […]
Mrs Gem Rohlehr-Vogt, an English Teacher, Musician, and Poet made her inaugural appearance on the Women EmPOWERment programme last evening to share her vast knowledge of poetry in observance of World Poetry Day 2023. “Miss Rohlehr” as she is widely known across Guyana, said during her more than five decades of teaching and learning, she […]
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