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Kelcia Nelson crowned Miss World Guyana 2026
Kelcia Nelson was officially crowned Miss World Guyana 2026 on Saturday evening during a landmark coronation ceremony held at the Pegasus Exhibition Hall in Georgetown. The event, produced by Majesty Talent Management Inc. (MTMI), formed part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary year of the Miss World Organisation and signaled what organisers described as a...
Sonia Noel celebrates 30 years of fashion, philanthropy and Caribbean influence
For 30 years, Sonia Noel has stood as one of Guyana’s most recognizable creative forces; not only as a fashion...
Toka Village wins community-based tourism award
Georgetown, Guyana (April 30, 2026): Guyana continues to gain regional recognition for its commitment to sustainable and community-led tourism, with...
A woman graceful and kind – the riddle of ‘who is Maggies’?
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy “People call me Ms. Mags; some people call me Maggies. “I think I heard the newest...
Unique venture by young entrepreneur offers women a ‘sense of safety’
By Shikema Dey Shikema@newsroom.gy In observance of International Women’s Day 2022, the News Room recognises 23-year-old Gavrielle Cave, the mind...
Guyana’s Shyam Nokta gets prestigious regional award
Shyam Nokta, the Former Head of Guyana’s Office for Climate Change and an entrepreneur providing environmental services, is one of...
Two years jail for man who stole vendor’s car at Stabroek Market
A 32-year-old landscaper was on Wednesday sentenced to two years imprisonment for stealing a woman’s car from the Stabroek Market...
Behind the Vibes: Samuel Medas’ Stadium
Gospel Music is often put into a box, sometimes labelled as preachy worship songs reserved only for the ears of...
‘It is never too late to learn,’ says 41-Y-0 top UG graduate
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy For 18 years, Annette Baksh put off pursuing her degree at the University of Guyana because...
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...
Is there a ‘White Debt’? Englishman who writes about Demerara uprising thinks so
Almost 200 years ago, a major rebellion swept the colony of Demerara in British Guiana. It is estimated that about...
Guyanese Janelle Curtis lands lead role at Warner Music Group
Guyanese Janelle Curtis has landed the role of Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer at the world renowned Warner Music Group (WMG)....
Family claims Guyanese student nurse tricked into moving to Syria stuck there; gov’t checking claims
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy The Guyana Government is investigating claims by an Essequibo family that a 29-year-old relative of theirs...
Bonasika family of 8 needs help to rebuild house after devastating fire
A Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River family is appealing for help after a fire destroyed their home on December 30, 2021....
‘My son touched many lives’ through martial arts – says mother of murdered Sensei
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy The mother of murdered Sensei Garfield Newton said he impacted many lives and this has given...
‘Be dedicated, hardworking & disciplined’ – says best cop
Be dedicated, hardworking and disciplined. Those are the words of advice from Moalchan Jadunandan, who is the Guyana Police Force’s...
$32.4M doled out at Police Awards
A number of ranks of the Guyana Police Force who went beyond the call of duty and performed exceptionally well...
Lethem lights up Christmas tree
To welcome in the Christmas season, the Mayor and Town Council of Lethem in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council...
Aishalton village hunters off to provide for the Christmas season
By Natasha Poon Lucy the Explorer may have conquered the Kanuku mountains in 50 days but Wapichan hunters have for...
Bourda Bazaar in London
When you live 4,500 straight miles away, you clutch at anything that gives you a sense of home – the...
Guyanese poet wins Queens Gold Medal
(The Guardian) – The Guyanese poet Grace Nichols will be awarded the Queen’s gold medal for poetry for her...
