The Evolution of Diwali: A Cultural Journey Through the Ages
By: Sueann Wickham
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in India and by Hindus around the world. It...
Over 100 performers benefitted from $106M spent on national events – Govt.
The Ministry of Finance in its 2022 Mid-Year Report disclosed that under the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, $106.5 million was expended on...
1700 youths complete ‘Teach Them Young’ swimming programme
Some 1700 youths have successfully completed the annual ‘Teach Them Young: Learn to swim’ programme executed by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports...
People’s Choice awards are back
Guyanese can vote for their favourite artiste to win prizes in this year’s Mashramani song competitions, as the Department of Culture’s People’s Choice awards...
Wanted bulletin issued for Brazilian who shot cop
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for a Brazilian national who shot one of its ranks to the chest during...
We are not part of Ramjattan’s plan to crack down on strip clubs –GRA...
Public Security Minister, Khemraj Ramjattan recently told Guyana Standard that he intends to crack down on strip clubs in Guyana as he finds it...
Gov’t commits to continuing support for annual Bartica Regatta
Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, has pledged the government’s continued support to raise the profile of the annual Bartica Regatta and transform it...
Children’s Mashramani Finals Begin
The 2019 Children’s Mashramani Finals organised by the Unit of Allied Arts within the Ministry of Education started today at the National Cultural Centre...
Young gold-medalist says ‘thank you’ to Sport Minister
On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Tianna Springer, a young athlete, visited the office of Minister George Norton, to say ‘thank you’.
The 11-year-old, who delivered stunning performances...
$3M support for Mashramani Pan-O-Rama Steel Pan competition
The Honourable Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton today accepted a $3M cheque from Republic Bank Guyana Limited (RBL), intended for the support...
