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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...
Son of the soil: Eddy Grant leaves his mark on aircraft painted by artist
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy Renowned Guyanese singer and musician, Eddy Grant met with the talented young artist, Ransford Simon, at...
Optique Vision Care’s first specialty eye hospital set for Aug. 2024 completion
As Optique Vision Care celebrates its 10th anniversary, the company’s management on Friday announced that it will be spearheading the...
Though encouraged to do business, new lawyer keen on ‘fighting for what’s right’
A career in business was what Simone Singh’s parents encouraged her to pursue. She was, however, not keen on that...
Money from trees: What of Indigenous people and their rights? And do they benefit from the carbon trade?
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy After years of campaigning by Guyana and other forest-rich nations, there is finally a mechanism to...
Dancer & entrepreneur now among Guyana’s newest lawyers
Shania Persaud is a dancer and small business owner. On Wednesday, she was admitted to the local bar and is...
Guyana’s Rea Harris is Hugh Wooding Law School valedictorian
Guyanese Rea Harris is the valedictorian of the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) class of 2023, and she will be...
Guyanese foodie creates new cookbook, paying homage to her mother’s recipes
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Althea Brown, a Guyanese food enthusiast, has been sharing Guyanese food with the world for years...
Why is Guyana spending big to replant patches in its forest?
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy At Dakoura, 65 miles south of Guyana’s capital Georgetown, bulldozers and excavators work to fill in...
Naya Zamana 25: A theatrical spectacular with deep meaning
By Jessica Callender After 25 years of high-quality production, Naya Zamana has earned the reputation of being one of Guyana’s...
Guyanese woman ‘reaching for the stars’ as a NASA researcher
US-based Guyanese Keanna Jardine will soon join a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research team to study the OSIRIS-Rex...
Guyanese beauty brings home the Caribbean Culture Queen crown
By Lazeena Yearwood Lazeena@newsroom.gy It was a triumphant win for Guyana and a spectacular opportunity for 20-year-old Shemena Peroune who...
Miss India Worldwide takes on mental wellness awareness in schools
Highlighting the need for students to have an outlet for their everyday stressors, Miss India Worldwide, Aruna Sukhdeo, has embarked...
Vegetarian restaurant Eco-gardens brings out unique menu for restaurant week
After making its debut at Guyana Restaurant Week last year, the Eco- Garden International restaurant is back again this year,...
Father’s Day baby for President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced the birth of his second son Ilan who was born 16 minutes after midnight....
Rotary Club of Garden City establishes first EarlyAct Club in Guyana
See the full statement issued by the Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown below: On June 16, 2023,...
‘Kind & loving’ Sabrina John laid to rest after horrific Mahdia fire
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Kind and loving were the words used to describe 16-year-old Sabrina John, a victim of the...
Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83
(BBC) – Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do...
Passionate about accountancy, Christal Ramsaywack aims for success despite lupus diagnosis
Christal Ramsaywack, 22, had just completed a long distance race for her school sports back in 2015 when she experienced...
