Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
culture
UG advances Indigenous language preservation with first Wapichan graduatesThe University of Guyana (UG), on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, celebrated the graduation of 12 students from its Elementary Wapichan…
ExxonMobil joins ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival 2026 as strategic partnerThe Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) are pleased to announce ExxonMobil Guyana as…
Stories of enslaved Africans return to Guyana through ‘Voices’ archive projectBy Danielle Swain [email protected] In 1826, Onwerwacht left Plantation Blyendaal in Berbice, where he was enslaved, to spend the weekend…
Guyana partners with Toronto Film FestivalAs part of efforts to expand Guyana’s film industry and orange economy, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the…
'Sound, soul & taste' - Guyana Festival returns Local artistes and the rich traditions of Guyana’s six peoples will take centre stage at the Guyana Festival 2026, slated…
60th Independence ‘Homecoming’ launchedGuyana has officially launched its 60th Independence anniversary celebrations under a “Homecoming” theme, with a major tourism and cultural showcase…
Psychiatric Hospital incident: Berbice family calls for justiceA Berbice family is distressed following the death of Ravindra Yudeshwar Bishram, a 52-year-old resident of Cumberland Village, East Canje,…
‘From Creatives to Commerce’ Forum highlights importance of Guyana’s Orange EconomyThe spotlight was placed on Guyana’s creative sector on Wednesday evening as industry leaders, artists and business stakeholders gathered at…
UG scholar explores women’s imprisonment in early British Guiana with new bookFeb 18 (University of Guyana, Press Release) - For years, the lives of incarcerated women in colonial Guyana existed only…
‘Mash is alive’ – Minister Jacobs urges unity ahead of national celebrationAs the excitement for Mashramani 2026 steadily builds, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs has…
Children’s Mash 2026 opens with calypso, poetry and new digital scoring systemYoung performers from across Guyana took centre stage at the National Cultural Centre on Wednesday as the Ministry of Education…
Diana Chapman was always going to winBy Danielle Swain [email protected] In Guyana, you learn early when to hold your breath. Certain rooms tighten when certain people…
Carlvin Burnett bets his career on community and building an enduring Guyanese soundBy Danielle Swain [email protected] The thing about some stars is that when you finally meet them, you might not like…
Gov’t to host major stakeholder meeting in January to advance creative industryMinister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, has announced that a major stakeholder engagement will be…
UK historians launch project to digitise testimony of Enslaved People in British GuianaEdinburgh historians will investigate slavery and the law in British Guiana, now Guyana, in a new three year-long project. (The…
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81(BBC News) Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age…
Almost 40 floats part of grand Diwali motorcade on Sunday night Diwali will be celebrated on Monday October 20th. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has been hosting countrywide motorcades and other…
Music company founded by Guyanese man celebrates multiple Grammy considerations See below the full release from the Creative Titans: Creative Titans, the international music company founded by Guyanese-born Ron André…
