Features
Unique venture by young entrepreneur offers women a ‘sense of safety’By Shikema Dey Shikema@newsroom.gy In observance of International Women’s Day 2022, the News Room recognises 23-year-old Gavrielle Cave, the mind…
Guyana’s Shyam Nokta gets prestigious regional awardShyam Nokta, the Former Head of Guyana’s Office for Climate Change and an entrepreneur providing environmental services, is one of…
Two years jail for man who stole vendor’s car at Stabroek MarketA 32-year-old landscaper was on Wednesday sentenced to two years imprisonment for stealing a woman’s car from the Stabroek Market…
Behind the Vibes: Samuel Medas’ StadiumGospel Music is often put into a box, sometimes labelled as preachy worship songs reserved only for the ears of…
‘It is never too late to learn,’ says 41-Y-0 top UG graduate By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy For 18 years, Annette Baksh put off pursuing her degree at the University of Guyana because…
Behind the Vibes: “Welcome to Moco Moco”The Welcome to Moco Moco song started with a boy from Durban Street, a Google search and a young lady…
Is there a ‘White Debt’? Englishman who writes about Demerara uprising thinks soAlmost 200 years ago, a major rebellion swept the colony of Demerara in British Guiana. It is estimated that about…
Guyanese Janelle Curtis lands lead role at Warner Music GroupGuyanese Janelle Curtis has landed the role of Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer at the world renowned Warner Music Group (WMG).…
Family claims Guyanese student nurse tricked into moving to Syria stuck there; gov’t checking claimsBy Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy The Guyana Government is investigating claims by an Essequibo family that a 29-year-old relative of theirs…
Bonasika family of 8 needs help to rebuild house after devastating fireA Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River family is appealing for help after a fire destroyed their home on December 30, 2021.…
‘My son touched many lives’ through martial arts – says mother of murdered SenseiBy Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy The mother of murdered Sensei Garfield Newton said he impacted many lives and this has given…
‘Be dedicated, hardworking & disciplined’ – says best copBe dedicated, hardworking and disciplined. Those are the words of advice from Moalchan Jadunandan, who is the Guyana Police Force's…
$32.4M doled out at Police Awards A number of ranks of the Guyana Police Force who went beyond the call of duty and performed exceptionally well…
Lethem lights up Christmas treeTo welcome in the Christmas season, the Mayor and Town Council of Lethem in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council…
Aishalton village hunters off to provide for the Christmas seasonBy Natasha Poon Lucy the Explorer may have conquered the Kanuku mountains in 50 days but Wapichan hunters have for…
Bourda Bazaar in LondonWhen you live 4,500 straight miles away, you clutch at anything that gives you a sense of home – the…
Guyanese poet wins Queens Gold Medal(The Guardian) - The Guyanese poet Grace Nichols will be awarded the Queen’s gold medal for poetry for her…



