HE DEFIED THE ODDS AND CHANGED THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN GUYANA
When Guyana’s history books are being re-written, the name Glenn Lall is certain to feature. Glenn Lall’s life is the story of a Wakenaam boy who began his life as a businessman in Stabroek Market.
He slept in stalls there, because he couldn’t afford rent in the city. Years later, he rescued an ailing venture and transformed it into Guyana’s largest newspaper. A self-taught man, the lessons of Glenn’s life is clear…hard work and a strong belief that nothing is impossible.
He has survived some vicious attacks, memories of which still move him emotionally. He survived torture at the hands of criminals, presided over Kaieteur News when people unknown firebombed his printery. He persevered after gunmen killed five of his pressmen on duty. His Regent Street business, Bhena’s Footwear, attracted grenade attacks, but he was not to be deterred.
He said that his many friends encouraged him to pack up and leave Guyana. Had he done so, there would never have been a Kaieteur News and his other business establishments in Guyana.
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