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New ‘state-of-the-art’ museum & art gallery coming- President announces
As part of efforts to fully harness and showcase Guyana’s culture, President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently announced that the government will soon invest in a new museum and art gallery.
The Head of State, during a year end interview with the…
Carolyn Nichols – the artist behind President Ali’s iconic wristband
By Akeem Greene
akeem@newsroom.gy
#IsWeOwn #EssequiboIsWeOwn #AllOfGuyanaIsWeOwn
Those are the trending hashtags on social media in support of Guyana’s territorial integrity in the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela.
The…
‘May Diwali inspire all Guyanese to work towards shared prosperity’ – President…
See below the full message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali:
The radiant festival of Diwali is upon us once again, filling our hearts with joy and illuminating our nation with its exuberant celebrations. On behalf of the First Lady, my…
Grand Diwali motorcade to feature over 30 floats
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s iconic countrywide Diwali Motorcades continue tomorrow on the West Coast and East Bank Demerara on the 10th November at 6:30pm at the Oceanview Mandir Compound and Diamond Market Tarmac, respectively.
The…
Caribbean writers can win up to US$10,000 in BOCAS Prize 2024
The OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature is now open for entries. It is one of the region’s most coveted literary awards.
Cultural extravaganza kicks off celebration for Amerindian Heritage Month
The National Park in Georgetown came alive on Friday.
An evening highlighting indigenous art, music, and literature through song, dance and drama.
A cultural extravaganza attended by hundreds of citizens kicked started the month-long…
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…
Rotary Club of Demerara launches ‘Wildlife Art in the Park’ initiative
Within the last month, the Rotary Club of Demerara unveiled its latest initiative: "Wildlife Art in the Park." Recognizing that Guyana is home to so many unique and beautiful species of wildlife, the Rotary Club of Demerara wanted to play a…
The Allsopp name still reigns in lexicography: UG launches first Caribbean English school dictionary
By Danielle Swain
danielle@newsroom.gy
The University of Guyana (UG) launched the Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage School Edition at their second Diaspora Conference on Tuesday.
Published by the University of West Indies…
‘Get Real with Shameeza’ to highlight more real-life issues in Season 6
Season Six of the ‘Get Real with Shameeza’ show is set for grand premiere on Wednesday (May 3), with an Indian Arrival Day special on its various platforms.
What started out as a venture to bring awareness to women’s rights and…