Features
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...
World’s oldest person Emma Morano dies at 117
(BBC) The world’s oldest person has died in Italy at the age of 117, reports say. Emma Morano was born...
Berbice police caution children about safety during kite flying
By Leroy Smith The administration of the Felix Austin Police College at Adventure, Corentyne, Berbice, recently donated several kites to...
FEATURE: A little boy hopes his love for reading can increase his chances of attending a top Secondary School
By Mark Murray “Sometimes when nothing good is showing on the television I read. When I read, I get to...
Visually impaired student aims for top school as she sits the 2017 NGSA
Written by Mark Murray Hundreds of students around the country are sitting the National Grade Six Assessment which is slated...
Junior Chambers International- West Indies Chapter meets with President
Executive Vice President of Junior Chambers International (JCI), West Indies from Antigua, Ms. Shenella Govia, is currently visiting Guyana as...
Minister Broomes takes Easter cheer to Corentyne, Berbice
By Leroy Smith Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes on Friday made impromptu visits to two Primary...
Dozens of Children among 200+ people killed in Colombia landslide
(BBC) Dozens of children are among those killed in devastating mudslides in south-west Colombia, according to President Juan Manuel Santos....
Autism and finding help in Guyana
Autism and autism spectrum disorder are both general terms for a group of complex brain development disorders. Autism includes a...
‘A’ Division holds “de-stressing” fitness walk
By Leroy Smith In keeping with the quarterly fitness assessment requirement of the Guyana Police Force, the management team of...
Little to No US currency available at local cambios- News Room investigation
Despite there being continued insistence from Government and the Central Bank that there is no shortage of foreign currency, Guyanese...
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha extends Navratri greetings
Statement from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha extends Navratri greetings ( Navratriki Shubh Kaamnaayea) as Hindus...
Guyana’s transgender activists fight archaic law
(BBC) As a transgender woman living in Guyana, Petronella Trotman has grown accustomed to violence and daily abuse on the...
Female Entrepreneurs encouraged to ‘be bold for change’ at Expo
Written by Mark Murray With over 58 booths at the Pegasus Hotel, this year marks the second annual ‘Women in...
Ernesta Nelson: An outstanding musical performer in her own right
Born in 1990, Ernesta Nelson, who performs as “Nesta”, is the daughter of Bridget Nelson, a music teacher and choir...
Guyana tribe goes hi-tech to protect its land
(BBC- Monday, March 20, 2017) Eleazer Mawasha speaks haltingly. English is not his first language, and Skype not his preferred...
FEATURE: Central Bank: A prudent manager of the financial sector –Pt 2
By Correspondent The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report (2012-13) rated Guyana 52nd in the world for soundness of its...
FEATURE: Central Bank: A prudent manager of the financial sector –Pt 1
By Correspondent The prudent manager of the banking sector is the Central Bank of Guyana. It was established in 1998...
Poet and Nobel Laureate of the Caribbean, Dies at 87
(ST Lucia News Online, Friday, March 17, 2017) Sir Derek Walcott KCSL OBE OCC passed away at his home about...
