The Spirit of Ramadan in the House of One Guyana
Later today, the annual Ramadan Village will return to the grounds of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) in Thomas Lands, three days ahead of the…
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Mohamed Ezammudeen (Emo): A Life Rooted in Faith, Family, and Legacy
Mohamed Ezammudeen, affectionately known as Emo, of 79 Village, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was a prominent member of our extensive “78 Family,”…
Muslims in the Caribbean: A Hidden History Across a Thousand Years
The history of Islam and Muslim people in the Caribbean stretches back over 1,000 years, predating European contact by over 600 years. New research is…
New Book: Will to Survive – History of the Muslims in Guyana
In a first of its kind, Muslim Activist and Researcher Ahmad Hamid published “Will to Survive – History of the Muslims in Guyana” Will to…
My Journey with Cancer: A Story of Faith, Medicine, and Friendship
I’m the son of Amin and Zohora Sankar of Guyana, and brother of the Late Lyla Kissoon. I was born on 14 March 1942 and…
From Plantation to Boardroom: The Entrepreneurial Bloodline of Zohora Sankar and Lyla Kissoon
Guyana’s businesswoman, Lyla Kissoon, died on July 11, 2025. She was 95 years old, born on February 19, 1930, to Amin and Zohora Sankar. Mrs…
Guyana’s Leonora Jamaat in the Diaspora: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
The Leonora Jama’at held a diaspora reunion on May 25, 2025 at the International Muslims Organization centre in Toronto, Canada. This is the first official…
Celebrating Guyana’s Independence Through a Legacy of Service in Canada.
Upon Receiving: The High Commissioner’s Excellence Award It is with deep humility and sincere appreciation that I accepted the High Commissioner’s Excellence Award, presented by the…
Honouring Our Roots: A Tribute to the Sankar and Dookie Legacy in Guyana and Beyond
I am Raymond S. Chickrie, son of Esar and Zabeida (Suriname) Khan of Maida Estate, grandson of Esau Khan of 78 Village and Maryam Singh…
Unity in Diversity: Lessons for PM Modi From Guyana’s Multifaith Harmony and Shared Struggles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his historic visit to Guyana.