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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...
Sabrina: A Guyanese culinary entrepreneur transforming New York’s baking scene
By Kurt Campbell In the heart of New York City, Sabrina Wright embodies the spirit of resilience and creativity....
West Dem Secondary School student is new Miss Guyana Teen Scholar
The search for Guyana’s brightest teen scholar was completed at the Coronation of the 2024 Miss Guyana Teen Scholar Pageant...
Castellani House hosts Indigenous exhibition for ‘Heritage Month’
Over 10 artists and craftsmen from across the country are participating in the second annual Heritage Month Art Exhibition that...
Shade house project helps over 80 persons with disabilities learn gardening, income generation
By Telesha Ramnarine Over 80 individuals with disabilities have acquired gardening skills through the ‘Shade House’ project, an initiative by...
Local book club donates to National Library in observance of Int’l Literacy Day
In a significant gesture celebrating International Literacy Day 2024, The Literary Coven GY, a local book club dedicated to advancing...
Recover Guyana gears up for massive year-end hamper distribution
In a bid to address the pressing needs of vulnerable communities across the country, Recover Guyana hosted a highly successful...
GPF engages kids in back-to-school drive
Children in the Circuit Ville, Yarrowkabra and Hauraruni communities along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway were excited to meet with police officers,...
‘I had to give up social media’ – Mae’s CSEC student
Sixteen-year-old Khemesh Persaud, who wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations at Mae’s Schools in Subryanville, Georgetown, says one...
‘Just do it! Don’t make excuses’ – Leguan top CSEC student
Sixteen-year-old Adriana Isabel Teekaram may have been a huge procrastinator when it came to studying for the Caribbean Secondary Examinations...
Stunning Transformation: Leguan’s ‘Canefield’ Beach captivates locals, visitors
By Telesha Ramnarine Three years ago, when the government embarked on rip rap works at Okum/Retrieve on Leguan Island in...
Guyanese author soon to release ‘Lakshmi and the Djembe’
Chevon Lim, a seasoned Communications and Marketing Specialist, author, and CEO of L’Evate Management Studio, is readying for the launch...
News Room scores multiple wins at Caribbean Broadcasting Union Awards
A team of experienced journalists and videographers of the News Room Tuesday night scored multiple wins at the Caribbean Broadcasting...
People of the Republic: Ernest Abraham, Two Miles, Kumaka, Moruca
Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography Yusuf Ali Series editor Neil Marks The News Room team travels across Guyana, capturing stories...
Guyanese celebrity hairstylist returns home to host masterclass
Renowned US-based Guyanese celebrity hairstylist, Ceshanna Andrea Anthony, is set to host an exclusive 2-in-1 Masterclass in Georgetown, Guyana on...
‘PanJam’ – Guyana’s premier steel pan concert set to ignite Parc Rayne on July 27
The highly anticipated PanJam 2024 is set to dazzle attendees with its vibrant theme, “PanJam: World of Colours.” The event,...
South Rupununi’s youngest Toshao passionate about promoting culture, expanding ICT
Sand Creek is a Wapichan-Amerindian community that is situated on the bank of the Rupununi River in Region Nine (Upper...
From Typist Clerk to Assistant Personnel Office: Mrs. Debra Brathwaite’s inspiring 40-year journey at UG
“The experience has been very heart-warming and I would do it all over again if I had to.” These were...
Kumaka leverages carbon credit funds for sustainable development
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Overlooking the lush rainforest of Region One, a worn-out wheelchair faces what seems like a thriving...
