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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...
Anisah Khan: Guyana’s Trailblazing Female DJ
See below the full statement issued: In Guyana, where every street is a concert as the people dance to the...
New lawyer realises lifelong dream
Vivekash Persaud, 27, had his lifelong dream come true when the High Court on Friday granted his petition to practice...
‘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:...
Neil Marks wins 2024 Media Award from United Nations Correspondents Association
The News Room’s Neil Marks has once again proven his excellence on the global stage, winning the prestigious 2024 Media...
Miss World 2024 appoints top 5 regional finalists
On December 2, Miss World Guyana officially appointed national finalists and regional ambassadors; Naheeryah Newland,Lieve Blanckaert, Rachel Mohabir, Diana Lopez...
Courage in the face of tragedy: Dwayne Jackson is a hero among us
On Sunday, at a memorial service held at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown, five courageous soldiers were remembered one...
‘We understand what is coming for us’: The Caribbean outlook after the UN Climate Summit
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In the brightly lit corridors of the convention centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, a senior Caribbean climate...
Ambassador Theriot celebrates Thanksgiving with 75 seniors in heartwarming tradition
While many Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot is continuing a cherished tradition...
From sunrise to sunset: Discover the untamed charms of South Rupununi
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy It’s time to explore an often-overlooked treasure of Guyana: the South Rupununi. Nestled in Region Nine...
UK explorer says highest peak of Mount Roraima is on Guyana side
UK adventurer Charlie Bicknell believes that he has found the tallest point of Mount Roraima, which essentially translates to the...
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,...
‘Deeply passionate about Guyana’ is UG’s top law graduate, Phillipe Walker
Phillipe Walker, 27, the recipient of the Pro-Chancellor’s Medal for Best Graduating Student in the Bachelor of Laws Programme 2023/2024...
News Room’s Danielle Swain wins reporting fellowship to cover UN climate summit in Azerbaijan
Danielle Swain, a young journalist with News Room Guyana, has been awarded a fellowship by Climate Tracker to report on...
UG celebrates five first-generation graduates
This graduation season at the University of Guyana, we honour the incredible journeys of those who are the first in...
Golden Grove cousins to graduate with distinctions from UG
Two cousins who grew up in the close-knit Golden Grove Housing Scheme on the East Coast of Demerara are making...
Siblings to graduate side by side from UG
For two pairs of siblings, this year’s graduation at the University of Guyana marks an extraordinary moment of family pride...
