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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...
To make progress on deforestation at COP30, countries must be paid to keep forests standing
By Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Nov 17 (Reuters) – More than 30 years...
After 19 years in the classroom, Berbice teacher graduates with top award from CPCE
An educator for nearly two-decades, 37-year-old Dhankumar Singh recently graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) as the...
Guyana’s digital forest: How a small state is using AI to lead a global green revolution
By Danielle Swain Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy When Pradeepa Bholanath stepped onto the stage at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Senior...
Guyanese-born entrepreneur expands healthcare legacy in New York
When U.S.-based Guyanese businessman Navin Shivpal first took over Cottage Home Care Services in a small Queens office just before...
President Ali featured among influential Muslim leaders in the Muslim500 2026
President Dr Irfaan Ali has been featured in the 2026 edition of The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential...
Musician Jay Anderson ‘sees life in colour’ as he prepares to release his first EP
Musician Jumaine Anderson Walcott, better known as ‘Jay Anderson’, a U.S based-Guyanese is gearing up to release his first EP...
Iconic Bollywood romance ‘DDLJ’ marks 30 years of non-stop run at Mumbai theatre
A theatre in Mumbai is celebrating 30 years of screening a much-loved Bollywood romance that has become India’s longest-running film....
‘Fiesta Latina’ to showcase diverse Latin culture next Monday at Eve Leary
See below full statement from Global Tours and Travel: The highly anticipated Fiesta Latina – Guyana’s largest and most vibrant...
Faith and food sales fund Angel Stephens’ law dreams
By Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy As an innocent child at three years old, Angel Stephens ate her grandmother’s diabetic tablets mistaking...
People of the Republic: Deyana Williams, Batavia, Region 7
Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy | Photography by Shatanand Anude | Videography by Yusuf Ali “Cricket is my favourite game,” says...
President Ali named to TIME’s 2025 ‘Next 100’ list of emerging global leaders
Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Next, a list of 100...
Guyanese poet launches book of inspirational poetry
Carlene Gill-Kerr, a Guyanese poet better known for her spoken word style of delivery in the theatre fraternity, on Saturday...
Respect and discipline rewarded, Berbice students awarded scholarships, laptops and phones
Two students of the Vryman’s Erven Secondary School in New Amsterdam, Berbice, have been awarded scholarships under a programme spearheaded...
Guyanese-American author releases gripping psychological thriller
Guyanese-American writer, Shivani Jai’s debut novel, WHAT’S COMING TO YOU, is a dark, multi-POV psychological thriller that has captured the...
People of the Republic: Nella Edwards, Orealla, East Berbice-Corentyne
Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography by Shatanand Anude When I was small, Orealla was thatch and manicole. Some houses...
Bartica’s Daniella Chase shares bold, inspiring journey in first book
Daniella Chase, a Guyanese author and entrepreneur, is set to launch her first book, an inspiring autobiography on Saturday, July...
Le Mandala brings inclusive yoga to Guyana for every body and every belief
In a time when self-care and wellness are more important than ever, Le Mandala is offering a refreshing approach to...
Only one country in the world produces all the food it needs, study finds
[BBC] – Out of 186 countries, only Guyana produces enough food to self-sufficiently feed all its citizens without foreign imports,...
