Ruth Osman - Singer and Flautist
Guyanese singer and flautist, Ruth Osman, has been performing since childhood. Her passion for music has led to her appearance in a variety of events - from the church stage to national and international concerts.
Bing Serrao and the Ramblers, legendary musicians and Guyana’s first amplified string band
The story of the Ramblers goes back to around 1950 in Georgetown, British Guiana when the last three siblings of the Serrao family started playing with make believe guitars made out of empty herring cans attached to a wooden pole, for the finger board, and four rubber bands secured with wooden heads used as tuning keys.
Troy C: Legendary Reggae Singer/Songwriter
Guyana's legendary reggae pioneer, Troy C, is about to show the world that he is indeed the number one reggae singer coming out of Guyana. Turning a new chapter in his musical career, Troy C (the "C" is for culture) has recently signed a recording deal with OLAI Media, which will now take his music to a world-wide audience.
Charmaine Blackman: Internationally acclaimed Singer/Entertainer
Charmaine Blackman has been singing for 21 years professionally. Her versatility, superb range and exceptional talent have helped to establish her as a leading voice in the field of music in Guyana. In an era when Guyana’s music had sunken to its lowest ever, Charmaine must be considered a pioneering voice in our nation’s musical rebirth.
Alissa Trotz receives President's Teaching Award - By Gavin Au-Yeung
Alissa Trotz was named one of three recipients of the University of Toronto’s President’s Teaching Awards last week in recognition for her work with students at the Women and Gender Studies Institute and in the Caribbean Studies program.
Maiko Watson, Canadian Award winning singer/songwriter is the daughter of Guyana's Beatrice Watson
Award winning singer/songwriter Maiko Watson brings a fresh take on soul music to the Canadian independent music scene. Her debut album, “Sweet Vibration” recently took home Best Urban Album at the breakout West Awards. Whether performing with a band or minimal instrumentation, her radiant sultry voice shines through...
Runa Lucienne, Model, Actress, and former Playboy Bunny of Guyanese heritage
Born in Washington, D.C., raised in Toledo, Ohio, Runa Lucienne is a Guyanese and African-American model, actress, and former Playboy Bunny who has appeared in numerous television shows, music videos, magazines, and national ad campaigns.
Edwin Richard Denys Moulder (October 09, 1875 - November 21, 1942)
The son of a former vicar, Edwin Moulder was educated at Queen's College, in Georgetown, where he won the Guiana Scholarship in 1891, and at Merton College, Oxford. He gained third class honours in History in 1895. He qualified as a Bachelor of Arts in 1896 and served as Assistant Master, Lodge School, Barbados, from 1899 to 1901.
Dr. Leon C. Wilson, Guyanese, has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at ASU
Dr. Leon C. Wilson, formerly the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Alabama State University. Wilson has served as dean of ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences since 2011.
Poet John Agard is selected for Queen's poetry medal
Guyana-born poet John Agard has been named as the recipient of The Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry for 2012.
The award is presented for excellence in poetry, with previous recipients including WH Auden, John Betjeman and Philip Larkin.
Agard, who writes for both adults and children, moved to the UK from Guyana in 1977.