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...
U.S. actor Dylan Efron wants to share Rewa’s Arapaima conservation storyBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc With rolling savannahs, majestic waterfalls, and pristine rainforests that are home to rich biodiversity, Guyana boasts...
Indigenous dance group selected to perform at World Cup games in QatarA local indigenous dance group has been selected by the Government of Qatar to perform at the ongoing FIFA World...
Use Diwali to rid yourself of negative thoughts, energies – Guyana Hindu Dharmic SabhaThe sacred festival of Deepavali revolves around the concept of light. Maha Lakshmi who is worshipped throughout the 5-day period...
GAWU urges respectful, peaceful observances for DiwaliSee the full statement from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union below: The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers...
APNU+AFC commits to ‘unity in diversity’ as Festival of Lights is observedSee the full statement from the APNU+AFC Coalition below: The APNU+AFC joins with all Hindus and Guyanese in celebrating...
Pres. Ali says ‘time for families, friends & foes to come together’ in Diwali messageSee the full statement below from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: The joyous festival of Diwali is upon us once again....
Grand Diwali motorcade to illuminate Guyana on SundayThe in-person festivities for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, have returned to Guyana following a two-year hiatus caused by...
Quality Bilingual Education prog. marks 4th anniversaryThe Quality Bilingual Education Programme (QBEP) marked its four year anniversary last Saturday with cultural performances from students in the...
Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crimeJamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity” – such as drug and gun use. The new rules...
Tourism Guyana unveils second magazine; GTA director lauds patriotic teamThe second edition of the Tourism Guyana Magazine filled with wonderful stories from local and international travellers was unveiled this...
One Guyana Festival mega concert to rock National Stadium on SaturdayA line-up of purely Guyanese performers will fuse their voices, talent and energy on Saturday night in what is anticipated...
The Guyana Prize for Literature is officially backThe Guyana Prize for literature is officially back! Making good on his announcement in January, Charles Ramson Jr., Minister of...
MARS: The ultimate nerd festival sees big turnout in GuyanaLocal anime and comics fans got to experience an event similar to the internationally known comic-con at the Merch Anime...
Int’l delegations from Ghana and Trinidad coming for Guyana Rum FestFood, beverage, and good old Guyanese culture are what encapsulate the Guyana Rum Festival which returns on September 10 and...
Through CSME, Guyanese seize dance opportunities in JamaicaTwo months after executives from HAH-R-MONY, an entertainment and performing arts production company based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, came to...
Pres. Ali launches programme to empower girls with self-defence skillsPresident Dr Irfaan Ali has organised free self-defence classes for young girls to protect and empower themselves in a “changing...
Wapishana language programme to expand in Deep Rupununi, 14 schools onboardSome 14 more Nursery schools of the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu, Upper Essequibo), will be introduced to...
‘Let us pray for peaceful co-existence in Guyana’ – CIOGSee full Eid greeting from President of the Central Islamic Organisation (CIOG) Al-Haj Shahabudeen Ahmad below: Eid Mubarak, Eid...
