Culture
Guyana partners with Toronto Film Festival
As part of efforts to expand Guyana’s film industry and orange economy, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the country will be partnering with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). “We’ll have a massive showing there because we’re taking a strategic decision to collaborate with the TIFF officials and the organisation to help us...
‘Sound, soul & taste’ – Guyana Festival returns
Local artistes and the rich traditions of Guyana’s six peoples will take centre stage at the Guyana Festival 2026, slated...
60th Independence ‘Homecoming’ launched
Guyana has officially launched its 60th Independence anniversary celebrations under a “Homecoming” theme, with a major tourism and cultural showcase...
Excitement high at Children’s Mashramani Competition finals
The 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 94
Ken 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 Georgetown
The 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 investments
In 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 artistes
Plans 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 opportunities
By 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 theatre
Deandra 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.gy Ackeem Thomas, a local creative, joined dozens of local artists at this year’s ‘Beyond the Brush:...
‘Cultural icon’ Eddy Grant gets Barbados’ Order of Freedom
The President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason presented Eddy Grant with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the...
Jonestown tour, Jaguar River safari among several new tourism adventures launched
By Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy Several new adventures and tours for thrill-seekers and nature lovers were launched on Thursday at the...
Mashramani 2025 poised to be bigger, better and electrifying
Mashramani 2025, which was officially launched on Tuesday, is expected to be the largest and most electrifying Mash in Guyana’s...
Seven curry diplomacy?
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy “You can eat with a fork if you want.” Yes, a fork. For seven curry. Lawlessness,...
Tourism Guyana unveils third edition of magazine at GuyExpo 2024
Press Release from Tourism Guyana Filled with stories about the vibrant culture, rich history and awe-inspiring natural wonders of Guyana,...
Guyana Latin Concert and Food Fest set for Nov 23
Carlos ‘Karlo’ Jerez and his wife Gabriela ‘Gabyluv’ Rodriguez are promoting the Guyana Latin Concert and Food Fest – a...
Government supports Mandirs, Youth Groups countrywide for Dharmic Sabha’s grand Diwali Motorcade
The Government of Guyana has supported over 35 Mandirs and youth groups countrywide towards their participation in the Guyana Hindu...
Corporate Guyana supports Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s grand Diwali celebrations
Press Release from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday October 31st. As the Guyana Hindu...
FUMA CON 2024 Returns: The ultimate destination for anime, pop culture fans
Seishonen Guyana has organised FumaCon at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together people of various ages and interests to learn new...
People of the Republic: Ernest Abraham, Two Miles, Kumaka, Moruca
Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography Yusuf Ali Series editor Neil Marks The News Room team travels across Guyana, capturing stories...
