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...
One Guyana Festival mega concert to rock National Stadium on Saturday
A 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 back
The 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 Guyana
Local 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 Fest
Food, 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 Jamaica
Two 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 skills
President 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 onboard
Some 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’ – CIOG
See full Eid greeting from President of the Central Islamic Organisation (CIOG) Al-Haj Shahabudeen Ahmad below: Eid Mubarak, Eid...
President Ali harnesses local talent to help push ‘One Guyana’ ideal
President 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 plans
Rae 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- Jagdeo
Vice-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 Phagwah
See 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 12
Phagwah 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 magazine
By Shikema Dey shikema@newsroom.gy 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 Conference
Though 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 Commissioner
Statement 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 Ali
President 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...
