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Government and Corporate Guyana give big to Rupununi Rodeo 2023
The joint organising team of the Rupununi Rodeo 2023, the Rupununi Livestock Producers Association (RLPA) and the Rodeo Committee, is thanking the Government of Guyana and corporate sponsors for their overwhelming support.
The Rupununi…
New Amsterdam’s Cosmata Lindie shortlisted for 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
‘But they had nothing to worry about; the Hurricane King was simply awaiting the birth of his first child. If all went as he anticipated, this new hurricane would grow in strength and fury to wreak havoc in the years to come, cementing his…
Dancehall competition for next year’s Mash
Guyana will introduce a dancehall ‘monarch’ competition to the list of events for next year’s Mashramani celebrations.
The dancehall competition will add to Chutney, Calypso and Soca singing competitions.
“The Ministry (of Culture,…
Guyanese historian Tota Mangar to attend int’l conference in India
See the full statement from the Indian High Commission in Guyana below:
Visit of Guyanese well-known historian Prof. Tota Mangar to India to attend the International Conference on “Connected Histories, Shared Present :…
With difficulties expressing emotions, young writer turned to poetry
Samir Mohamed, 17, is a physics student at the University of Guyana (UG). His passion for physics stems, in part, from the field’s ability to explore great unknowns.
But he has a passion for something else that also helps him explain…
‘Wheels of progress’ – Education Ministry launches ‘Mash Band 2023’
Showcasing the new initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Education, the 2023 mash band, which was launched on Monday, signifies the elements of development in the sector.
The mash band was launched at the ministry’s Brickdam office…
Drumming Festival aims to create opportunities for drummers to play on int’l stage
By Isanella Patoir
Isanella@newsroom.gy
Since 2010, the Majek Fingers Drumming Festival has been a catalyst for local drummers from different cultural backgrounds. Through rhythm, dance, drumming and singing, this free festival aims…
Fairy lights and busy streets? It’s Christmas in Guyana
Photos and story by Vishani Ragobeer
vishani@newsroom.gy
Christmas time is a beloved season in Guyana.
It is evident from the fairy lights and decorations hanging on trees, houses, buildings, vehicles and well... seemingly…
U.S. actor Dylan Efron wants to share Rewa’s Arapaima conservation story
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
With rolling savannahs, majestic waterfalls, and pristine rainforests that are home to rich biodiversity, Guyana boasts an attractive ecotourism product.
But the country offers more than…
Indigenous dance group selected to perform at World Cup games in Qatar
A local indigenous dance group has been selected by the Government of Qatar to perform at the ongoing FIFA World Cup games.
The group of young women called "Riverside Angels" on Wednesday received their airline tickets to travel from…