Author: Tracey Khan-Drakes

Tracey Khan- Drakes is the Online Editor/Reporter at Capitol News in Guyana. She is also the Editor and News Presenter at Mix90.1FM. Prior to this, she worked as SUB- Alert Editor/Journalist at iNews Guyana for a period of one year, where she gained additional recognition for her work with the several riveting reports and breaking stories. Tracey has received Journalism training from the University of Guyana and Ohio University in the United States.

Poverty to Prosperity: Suicide Survivor, Samantha Sheoprashad, Earns Prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award

The Philanthropic work of a 26-year-old Guyanese woman has earned her the prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award 2017. Samantha Sheoprashad was born and bred in Enterprise, East Coast Demerara with her two siblings and parents. She is a suicide survivor-focused on making a difference in her community and helping young persons to realize their potentials.  The young and ambitious entrepreneur has been working with disadvantaged communities in Guyana for some years through her non-governmental organization – Enterprise Youth Development Group. … read more





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