Essequibians forming group to push tourism
The Region Two Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and the Essequibo Chambers of Commerce (ECC) have embarked on a project to form a group to...
M&CC to host $19M “City Week” celebrations
The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown is gearing to host the first, Georgetown “Town Week”. The celebrations that form part of the...
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...
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...
Preparations for 2019 Children’s Mash Parade underway
The Allied Arts Unit of the Ministry of Education is progressing smoothly with its preparation for the 2019 Children’s Mashramani Costume and Float Parade.
According...
A Tribute to the Late Mighty Rebel
It is with a heavy heart that the local world of Calypso said farewell to arguably, one of its most gifted representatives—Geoffrey “The Mighty...
Special committees established to address issues affecting indigenous people-Minister Allicock
The APNU+AFC Administration has said on several occasions that the indigenous people and their communities have a vital role to play in the environmental...
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...
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...
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...
