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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...
New Mabaruma lawyer trumped all hindrances to achieve success
Darin Aubrey Chan, a young lawyer from Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini) is now able to practice law in Guyana following...
A journey of love and learning: Father, daughter graduating from UG together
Graduation is often a personal milestone, but for Jermaine Johnson and his daughter, Jasmaine Johnson, it is a shared success—a...
From fields to fun, Essequibo embraces dual focus on farming and tourism
Once celebrated primarily for its agricultural contributions, the Essequibo Coast—affectionately dubbed “Cinderella County”—is transforming into a burgeoning tourism hotspot. The...
Brayon Hosey becomes first in his family to graduate university
Growing up in Santa Rosa, an indigenous community in Moruca, Region One, Brayon Hosey faced daunting challenges. Limited access to...
Two women, over 60, defy odds to achieve academic glory at UG
In the face of challenges that would have deterred many, two extraordinary women, Jean Hanoman and Franka Thomas, embraced education...
Stanleytown man ‘upbeat’ about keeping culture alive
The Congo Nya Cultural Foundation in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, started 43 years ago by the late Ivelaw James, known...
‘Propa Local Wines’ owner bounced back from unsuccessful t-shirt branding venture
Abigail John, a small business owner of Propa Local Wines m of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, is one who did...
Rural Revolution: ICT Project Delivers Digital Empowerment to Guyana’s Remote Communities
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Hotoquai. Hobodeia. Wiruni. Most Guyanese may have never heard these names, let alone know how to...
Blind with a positive attitude: How Oliver Kerr does it
By Telesha Ramnarine Oliver Kerr has not forgotten how his life drastically changed when he was nine years old and...
Sydney Amaliya not just a ‘placeholder’: A new chapter in Fraser’s 100-year legal legacy
Last week, October 10, Sydney Amaliya Fraser took her oath as an attorney which she said unbelievably marked the end...
Village dreams now a legal reality: The inspiring journey of Sufeena Supaul
At just 23 years old, Sufeena Supaul’s quiet yet powerful determination has taken her from the small village of Auchlyne...
FUMA CON 2024 Returns: The ultimate destination for anime, pop culture fans
Seishonen Guyana has organised FumaCon at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together people of various ages and interests to learn new...
Guyanese New Yorker champions mental health, community empowerment
Nola Rodney and her family garnered widespread attention when they recently hosted President Dr. Irfaan Ali at their beloved Guyanese...
Guyanese Sherry Ann Hinds & Sheneza Clarke excel at Hugh Wooding Law School
Guyanese law students Sherry Ann Hinds and Sheneza Clarke both achieved outstanding success at the Hugh Wooding Law School’s annual...
Atlanta model & actress to host Guyana Fashion Showcase
American model and actress Cynthia Bailey is set to make her debut in Guyana, stepping into the limelight as the...
100 years in tourism, Karanambu Lodge pushing growth of Rupununi’s tourism
As the world celebrates World Tourism Day 2024, Karanambu Lodge in North Rupununi stands as a beacon of hope and...
A Life Interrupted: The struggle of conservationist Meshach Pierre
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy In the serene but often tumultuous landscape of the Rupununi Savannahs, Meshach Pierre dedicated his life...
Hard ears, full-mouth: New words from Guyana added to the Oxford English Dictionary
Oxford Languages announces its latest Oxford English Dictionary (OED) update. The oldest Guyanese English words to be added in this batch of new...
