Culture
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed Minister of Local Government and...
Diana Chapman was always going to winBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In Guyana, you learn early when to hold your breath. Certain rooms tighten when certain people...
Carlvin Burnett bets his career on community and building an enduring Guyanese soundBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy The thing about some stars is that when you finally meet them, you might not like...
Guyana marks 187 years since arrival of East Indian immigrants; President Ali pays tributeAs Guyana marks Arrival Day 2025, President Irfaan Ali has called on the nation to reflect on the sacrifices and...
From ring games to masquerade: Guyanese want to preserve country’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ Storytelling, ring games, masquerade and the wake being used to invoke the recent dead are just some of the cultural...
Local artistes gear up for collab opportunities with Vybz KartelTwo local artistes will soon have the chance to share the stage with internationally acclaimed Dancehall icon, Vybz Kartel. This...
E-Tickets for ‘Origins’ Fashion Festival now availableThe ORIGINS Organising Committee has announced that e-ticket passes for ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival are available now. This is according...
Guyanese Subraj Singh shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story PrizeGuyanese writer Subraj Singh has been named on a 25‑strong shortlist for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize—selected from almost...
Cecil James Hines: A journey of resilience, redemption, and advocacyBy Italy Ton-Chung In a world where adversity often defines destiny, Cecil James Hines has emerged as a testament to...
Between slackness and sovereignty: Dancehall’s controversial rise at MashramaniBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Seawall on a Sunday night, the place to be, if you have a taste for loud...
SAINt JHN: Championing Guyana’s global riseGuyana is celebrating one of its brightest stars—international rapper and songwriter, SAINt JHN. Known for collaborations with global superstars like...
2025 Mashramani celebrations attract thousandsThe streets of Georgetown came alive as thousands of enthusiastic patrons came out to witness the Mashramani float parade in...
2025 Children’s Mashramani Competition Finals: A dazzling showcase of dance and cultureThe 2025 Children’s Mashramani Competition finals concluded on Friday, featuring interpretive, masquerade, and, for the first time ever, hip-hop dance...
Excitement high at Children’s Mashramani Competition finalsThe Children’s Mashramani Competition Finals commenced on Thursday with an enthusiastic audience comprising schoolchildren in uniform and their teachers. Attendees...
Ken Corsbie, pioneering Guyanese theatre icon, dies at 94Ken Corsbie, the celebrated Guyanese actor, storyteller, and broadcaster, whose work helped shape theatre across the Caribbean, has died at...
Children’s Mashramani competition kick starts in GeorgetownThe Department of Education – Georgetown Monday officially launched the Children’s Mashramani Competition at the National Cultural Centre. This event,...
BUDGET 2025: Gov’t prioritises youth and culture with major investmentsIn a transformative 2025 budget speech, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday noted the government’s commitment to the cultural,...
Gov’t to build three more free, public studios for Guyanese artistesPlans are afoot to construct three additional state-of-the-art recording studios, which will be free of cost for local artistes to...
2024 marked new era for entertainers, performers as Culture Ministry expanded opportunitiesBy Deandra Daniels In a bold move to revitalise Guyana’s entertainment industry, the Ministry of Culture has announced several key...
‘The Untold’: Breathing new life into theatreDeandra Daniels, a young theatre actress, shares her views and those of others as they navigate the evolving landscape of...
Creativity meets code: Can technology’s brushstrokes transform art in Guyana?By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Ackeem Thomas, a local creative, joined dozens of local artists at this year’s ‘Beyond the Brush:...
