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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 monumental annual dance and theatrical extravaganzas, and arguably the zenith of Indian dance productions in…
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 samples at Arizona State University.
In an emotional interview with the News Room on Friday, the…
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 emerged as the Caribbean Culture Queen at the pageant’s 15th edition.
Peroune’s win is…
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 on a strategic mental health awareness campaign to be rolled out in local schools.
The 20-year-old…
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, offering unique vegetarian meal options to the fine dining experience.
The restaurant located at lot 173…
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.
In a message, the President said: "Arya, Zayd and I would like to welcome the newest member of our family, Baby llan…
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, the School of Nations in collaboration with Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown launched the first ever EarlyAct Club in…
‘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 horrific fire at the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School, moments before she was buried in…
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 With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83.
Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years…
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 the pains brought on by the mysterious and brutal disease, Lupus.
Despite the many challenges faced since her…