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...
President Ali harnesses local talent to help push ‘One Guyana’ idealPresident Irfaan Ali remains committed to bridging divisions across the country with the hope of leaving behind a more unified...
New ‘Georgetown film festival’ part of local filmmaker’s industry-building plansRae Wiltshire, a local filmmaker, aims to help develop Guyana’s film industry, not just one film at a time, but...
Mindset change, social skills part of government’s plan for youth development- JagdeoVice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says that the government is interested in developing the next generation of Guyanese leaders and he...
Dharmic Sabha urges all to respect religious significance of PhagwahSee below full release from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha: The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is extremely happy that this...
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s Rang Rasiya set for March 12Phagwah heralds the joyousness of the season of spring and Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) is pleased to host its...
‘Hidden gems’ put on display in 23rd edition of Explore Guyana magazineBy Shikema Dey shikema@newsroom.stagingsites.cc From the picturesque Rupununi sunsets at the Wichabi Ranch to the breathtaking view atop the Roraima...
Umana Yana to be ‘duty-free zone’ for Int’l Energy ConferenceThough much of the excitement surrounding the upcoming International Energy Conference 2022 has to do with Guyana’s oil prospects, President...
Lata’s passing has left a void that cannot be filled- Indian High CommissionerStatement by the Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, on the passing of iconic Indian singer, Lata Mangeshkar...
‘The world has lost an amazing voice’- President AliPresident Irfaan Ali on Sunday expressed condolences to the family, government and people of India on the passing of the...
When Lata Mangeshkar drove Georgetown frantic in 1980(Lata Mangeshkar, one of India’s most venerated singers who sang tens of thousands of songs in her lifetime, has died...
Behind the Vibes: Samuel Medas’ StadiumGospel Music is often put into a box, sometimes labelled as preachy worship songs reserved only for the ears of...
No travel rush for Chinese New Year but ‘dumplings’ remain a mustBy Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Chinese all across the world will be observing their New Year on February 01, including the...
The Guyana Prize for Literature returnsMinister of Culture Youth and Sport Charles Ramson announced on Friday that the Guyana Prize for Literature will officially return...
Behind the Vibes: “Welcome to Moco Moco”The Welcome to Moco Moco song started with a boy from Durban Street, a Google search and a young lady...
