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Hilarious theatre production ‘Woman-in-Law’ for NCC

The National Cultural Centre is the place to be from March 24 to 26, for one of the most hilarious theatrical productions, titled ‘Woman-in-Law'. It...

Rupununi Music and Arts Festival for Thirst Park on Saturday

Plans are moving apace for the hosting of the Rupununi Music and Art Festival, dubbed “Georgetown Connection” and billed for Thirst Park on Saturday. The...

Oprah for president? Winfrey rethinks a run after Trump win

(AP) Oprah Winfrey says President Donald Trump's victory has her rethinking whether she could be elected to the White House. Winfrey, a Hillary Clinton supporter,...

Oscars 2017: Moonlight wins best picture after announcement mix-up

(BBC) Moonlight has won best picture at the Oscars - but only after an error saw La La Land initially declared the winner. The La...

Actor Bill Paxton dies at 61

(CNN) Actor Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "The Terminator," "Aliens" and "Titanic," has died, a representative for his family...

Harvard University names Rihanna Humanitarian of the Year

She’s best known for dazzling the world with her music, but a leading United States university says international Barbadian sensation Rihanna also has a...

Region 2 celebrates Mashramani carnival-style

By Indrawattie Natram A colourful, exciting and unified atmosphere prevailed in the township of Anna Regina, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) yesterday (Mash Day) as thousands of...

Scenes from Mash 2017

Photos compliments of Carl Croker and Marceano Narine

Rupununi Music and Arts Festival comes to Georgetown

The Rupununi Music and Arts Festival will be coming to Georgetown and according to Festival Director, Dr Bob Ramdhanie, including Georgetown in the programming...

Scenes from Miss Mash pageant last night at NCC

The gala Miss Mash pageant was held last night at the National Cultural Center in Georgetown. The Miss Mash Queen Pageant is a home-grown...

Recent Articles

60% increase in workplace fatalities recorded last year

Guyana last year witnessed a hike in workplace fatalities when compared to the previous year, with the Labour Ministry recording 32 deaths across various...

Radar speed signs installed on key roadways; data generated to inform strategies to improve...

See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: The Guyana Police Force and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) have installed new radar speed signs...

Deadline for US$190M Linden-Mabura Road now set for October 2025

The Linden to Mabura Hill Road, which was initially slated to be completed by July 2025, is now set to be finished by October...

Traffic ranks not equipped with bodycams must not stop drivers – Top Cop

Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken has sent a stern warning to traffic ranks to desist from stopping motorists without being equipped with their body cameras...

GPL records over 12% commercial losses in 2024

        While the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) ended 2024 on a high note, having been able to finally bring an end to the persistent...

Mobilisation works progressing for Soesdyke-Linden Highway’s reconstruction

Ongoing work to upgrade the US$161 million Soesdyke-Linden Highway is progressing rapidly. Currently, efforts are underway at Madawini, Long Creek, and Moblissa to prepare and...

$18M rehabilitated North East La Penitence Health Centre commissioned

Today, the Ministry of Health reopened the newly constructed North East La Penitence Health Centre in Central Georgetown. This modernised facility, constructed at a cost...

CCAC launches investigation into cooking gas explosion incidents

See full statement from the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission: The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to...

Edghill meets residents on Diamond Bridge to Good Success road works

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill accompanied by Head of the Special Projects Unit (SPU) Collin Gittens and other technical staff yesterday afternoon...

No intention to repossess unmaintained/overgrown lands in communities – Croal

While recognising that there are a number of overgrown and unmaintained lands in well-developed communities – posing several challenges for residents – Minister of...