Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Culture
Cecil James Hines: A journey of resilience, redemption, and advocacyBy Italy Ton-Chung In a world where adversity often defines destiny, Cecil James Hines has emerged as a testament to…
Between slackness and sovereignty: Dancehall’s controversial rise at MashramaniBy Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy Seawall on a Sunday night, the place to be, if you have a taste for loud…
SAINt JHN: Championing Guyana’s global riseGuyana is celebrating one of its brightest stars—international rapper and songwriter, SAINt JHN. Known for collaborations with global superstars like…
2025 Mashramani celebrations attract thousandsThe streets of Georgetown came alive as thousands of enthusiastic patrons came out to witness the Mashramani float parade in…
2025 Children’s Mashramani Competition Finals: A dazzling showcase of dance and cultureThe 2025 Children’s Mashramani Competition finals concluded on Friday, featuring interpretive, masquerade, and, for the first time ever, hip-hop dance…
Excitement high at Children’s Mashramani Competition finalsThe Children’s Mashramani Competition Finals commenced on Thursday with an enthusiastic audience comprising schoolchildren in uniform and their teachers. Attendees…
Ken Corsbie, pioneering Guyanese theatre icon, dies at 94Ken Corsbie, the celebrated Guyanese actor, storyteller, and broadcaster, whose work helped shape theatre across the Caribbean, has died at…
Children’s Mashramani competition kick starts in GeorgetownThe Department of Education – Georgetown Monday officially launched the Children’s Mashramani Competition at the National Cultural Centre. This event,…
BUDGET 2025: Gov’t prioritises youth and culture with major investmentsIn a transformative 2025 budget speech, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday noted the government's commitment to the cultural,…
Gov’t to build three more free, public studios for Guyanese artistesPlans are afoot to construct three additional state-of-the-art recording studios, which will be free of cost for local artistes to…
2024 marked new era for entertainers, performers as Culture Ministry expanded opportunitiesBy Deandra Daniels In a bold move to revitalise Guyana’s entertainment industry, the Ministry of Culture has announced several key…
‘The Untold’: Breathing new life into theatreDeandra Daniels, a young theatre actress, shares her views and those of others as they navigate the evolving landscape of…
Creativity meets code: Can technology’s brushstrokes transform art in Guyana?By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Ackeem Thomas, a local creative, joined dozens of local artists at this year’s ‘Beyond the Brush:…
‘Cultural icon’ Eddy Grant gets Barbados’ Order of FreedomThe President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason presented Eddy Grant with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the…
Jonestown tour, Jaguar River safari among several new tourism adventures launchedBy Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy Several new adventures and tours for thrill-seekers and nature lovers were launched on Thursday at the…
Mashramani 2025 poised to be bigger, better and electrifyingMashramani 2025, which was officially launched on Tuesday, is expected to be the largest and most electrifying Mash in Guyana’s…
Seven curry diplomacy?By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy “You can eat with a fork if you want.” Yes, a fork. For seven curry. Lawlessness,…
