Entertainment
$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...
‘We were created to create’ – Colleen Humphrey says the arts changed her lifeColleen Humphrey has been a performer for as long as she can remember, from dance to drama and recently playwriting...
FumaCon 2026 Brings Global Anime and Video Game Star Ray Chase to Guyana for the First TimeSince 2022, FumaCon, an anime and comic convention organised by Seishonen Guyana, has hosted its event at the Guyana Marriott...
Caribbean MegaBounce postponed to November 7-10 due to Hurricane MelissaCaribbean MegaBounce, the region’s most electrifying inflatable entertainment experience, has been postponed to November 7-10, 2025, due to Hurricane Melissa’s...
‘Gifted entertainer, versatile artist’- Tributes pour in for veteran actor AsraniTributes are pouring in for Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, who died this week at the age of 84. Asrani, popularly...
Iconic Bollywood romance ‘DDLJ’ marks 30 years of non-stop run at Mumbai theatreA theatre in Mumbai is celebrating 30 years of screening a much-loved Bollywood romance that has become India’s longest-running film....
Local writers confront pain, celebrate caribbean identity in literary worksAs part of the Guyana Literature Prize Festival 2025, a vibrant programme of events—including poetry masterclasses and reading sessions by prize-winners—was...
Unique Arts Dance School marks 16 years; eyes stronger regional reachSixteen years ago, it began as a small circle of eager dancers guided by the bold vision of Kelton Jennings....
Nomads carnival returns bigger, bolder for 2025After making an unforgettable debut on the Labor Day Carnival scene last year, Nomads Carnival is back, and this time,...
Champagne Life – The Ultimate All-White Celebrity Event at Marriott PoolsideThe 16th edition of Champagne Life, Guyana’s most exclusive all-white attire event, is set to return in grand style on May 23, 2025, at...
ERC demands ban on Vybz Kartel song, clarifies Baby Skello’s arrestThe Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) of Guyana has called for an immediate ban on the song “Good Like Jesus”...
‘Hope is Rising’ – 24-hour national prayer for Guyana begins at midnightA 24-hour nationwide prayer event titled Hope is Rising is set to commence at 12:01 a.m on Friday, as...
Gov’t launches Fashion Council in push to bolster creative, cultural tourismIn a bold move to harness the power of fashion as a catalyst for tourism and economic development, the Government...
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...
Origins Guyana Fashion Festival gears up for grand debutSee below full statement from Origins Guyana Fashion Festival: Final preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated Origins...
Tourism Minister responds to concerns raised by US-based Guyanese fashion designerSee below the full statement made by the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond, in response to concerns...
Yung Bredda to highlight birthday celebration at Palm CourtIt’s THE BLACK BOTTLE EVENT – back and bigger than ever! Guyana’s premier entertainment mogul, Travis Shepherd, is set to host an unforgettable birthday...
Certified Sampson brings his flair to Guyana this MayXperiences, in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority, is excited to announce the upcoming visit of renowned Caribbean content creator,...
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...
