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Miss World Guyana franchise eyes hosting int’l competition in GuyanaTen delegates are once again vying for the title of Miss World Guyana and while the competition promises to be…
Pomp, flair & an explosion of Caribbean music promised at ‘PanJam’You might have heard Vicadi Singh’s chutney hit "Neva Gonna Leave’ or Patrice Roberts’ soca song "Tender." But have you…
News Room’s Chief Editor off to China for prestigious media programmeFareeza Haniff, the Editor-in-Chief of the News Room, is currently participating in the China Latin America and the Caribbean Press…
Beyond videography, local company leveraging drone technology for developmentBy Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy Commercial drone technology is still relatively new to the world and more so Guyana, but even…
Artist Hew Locke draws inspiration from GuyanaBy Emine Saner [The Guardian] He has been exploring ships, slavery and statues for decades – and now the world…
How a mother’s guidance led her son to becoming a best graduating studentBy Richard Bhainie Richard.Bhainie@newsroom.gy With no intention of pursuing a career in medicine, a young Ashwant Mohabir sought the guidance…
Surprises all-round as beloved ‘Mother and Daughter’ pageant returnsBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy It was a night- and early morning- of surprises as mothers and daughters graced the National…
‘It takes a village’ – Journalist balances motherhood, career & academic pursuitsBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Many believe the saying: It takes a village to raise a child. Tamica Garnett- a journalist,…
Religious teachings fundamental for a better society – President AliBy Richard Bhainie Richard.bhainie@newsroom.gy Ancient teachings proffered through religion are the foundation upon which many equitable societies stand and so,…
The adventure of a lifetime: Pakaraima Mountain Safari returnsBy Richard Bhainie Richard.bhainie@newsroom.gy After a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adventure seekers can once again experience…
Bartica Regatta ‘bounces back’The once annual and highly anticipated Bartica Regatta has returned after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
A teacher for 39 years, ‘Champ’ turns 103Born on March 31, 1919, Georgetown resident Hilton ‘Champ’ Lewis is celebrating his 103rd birth anniversary and despite his age,…
E’bo River swim: Adventurous GDF Captain fueled by passion for health & fitnessBy Richard Bhainie richard.bhainie@newsroom.gy With an inclination for adventure fueled by a passion for health and fitness, a 27-year-old Captain…
With only birth paper in hand, Denise Griffith started journey to become lone female CommanderBy Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy In 1989, Denise Griffith made the bold decision to join the Guyana Police Force – a…
From the mortuary: Lydia Amsterdam making a living among the deadBy Shikema Dey Shikema@newsroom.gy As humans, we all share a sense of morbid curiosity. It is inescapable, even if it…
Female firefighter: ‘Don’t be afraid to infiltrate the male-dominated professions’Women should not be scared to position themselves in sectors where men usually dominate. Those strong words came from the…
A woman graceful and kind – the riddle of ‘who is Maggies’?By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy [caption id="attachment_137135" align="alignleft" width="373"] Margaret Maloney 'Maggies' during a recent interview with the News Room[/caption] “People…



