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$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgraded

Georgetown’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...

February 11, 2026
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Diana Chapman was always going to win

By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In Guyana, you learn early when to hold your breath. Certain rooms tighten when certain people...

January 25, 2026
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Carlvin Burnett bets his career on community and building an enduring Guyanese sound

By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy The thing about some stars is that when you finally meet them, you might not like...

February 16, 2021
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Virtual celebrations for ‘Mash’; Ramson says parade would be a ‘logistical nightmare’

One week before the country’s 51st Republic Anniversary, Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jnr. has announced that...

January 22, 2021
3Mins Read
Army Captain releases film featuring Guyana’s rich biodiversity

A one-hour long documentary film entitled ‘Sounds and Colours of the Rainforest’ captures unmatched footage of Guyana’s rich biodiversity. The...

January 5, 2021
7Mins Read
How Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart changed the way the world went on vacation

Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International,...

November 12, 2020
3Mins Read
Restaurant Week to kick off with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place

Guyana Restaurant Week will be held for the first time this year under different circumstances due to COVID-19. The highly...

October 22, 2020
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MovieTowne told to request Health Minister’s permission for ‘Drive-in Movie Night’

MovieTowne Guyana will have to seek the permission of Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony to host its ‘Drive-in Movie...

October 10, 2020
3Mins Read
Guyana-born Artist Frank Bowling awarded Knighthood in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Guyanese Artist Frank Bowling OBE RA was conferred with the honour of Knight Bachelor by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...

June 5, 2020
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Cintiana Harry is new Miss Earth Guyana

Organisers of Miss Earth Guyana have cancelled the pageant this year and has selected Berbician Cintiana Harry as the 2020...

May 5, 2020
3Mins Read
Five to vie for Mr India Guyana title

It is with regret that today as we celebrate India Arrival Day our dreams have been shattered since today we...

May 2, 2020
3Mins Read
Juke Ross previews debut album with aching ballad ‘Atlanta’

[Rolling Stone] –  In 2017, the Guyanese singer-songwriter Juke Ross moved to Atlanta, hoping to build on the modest success...

February 23, 2020
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Colourful 50th Republic ‘Mashramani’ road parade

A total of 30 Mashramani Bands revelled through the streets of Georgetown Sunday for the annual road parade. The country...

February 23, 2020
3Mins Read
‘Bunty Singh’ is Chutney King

By Nigel Collymore Thaip ‘Bunty’ Singh has emerged as this year’s Chutney Monarch with his popular song “She Want Me...

February 16, 2020
3Mins Read
Jumo Primo takes Soca Monarch crown

By Nigel Collymore It was an electrifying atmosphere at Durban Park Saturday night as 15 energetic artistes competed for the...

February 15, 2020
2Mins Read
‘De Professor’ captures 6th Calypso title

With a petition for “One More” term for President David Granger and his administration, Region Ten’s Lester Charles, who goes...

January 30, 2020
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Naya Zamana – Zindagi Express to be staged on Feb. 8

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha on Thursday announced that it will put on its theatrical spectacle Naya Zamana – Zindagi...

December 31, 2019
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Govt sponsors ‘Jubilee Free Up’ Old Year’s night concert

The Government of Guyana along with other stakeholders will be holding a grand Old Years Night concert titled, ‘Jubilee Free...

December 23, 2019
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Mash ‘Pop Up’ concern held in Port Kaituma

The Department of Social Cohesion took Mashramani 2020 celebrations to Port Kaituma in Region One last Friday with a “pop-up”...

October 26, 2019
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Pulse Entertainment set to host biggest Halloween party Saturday

Pulse Entertainment and The Ramada Princess Hotel is all set to host their annual Halloween Event called “Thriller: The Sexiest...

October 11, 2019
3Mins Read
Curl fete set to ignite Promenade Gardens Sunday

The fourth annual Natural Hair and Beauty Expo, Curl Fete is expected to ignite the Promenade Gardens this weekend with...

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