Comedian Odessa Primus hopes to live long enough to see Performing Arts respected
By Steven Vickerie
Bartica native Odessa Primus is considered one of the funniest women in the field of comedy locally. If you've ever attended the...
Has the essence of Mashramani changed for the better or worse?
By: Sueann Wickham
In recent years, memories of Mashramani in its true essence often flood my mind. Many years ago it used to be a...
Jagdeo hints at updated copyright laws following lawsuit filed by local artists
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has emphasized the need for an updated copyright platform in Guyana, following a recent lawsuit filed by local artists...
Ministry of Education launches its Mash band
The Ministry of Education on Monday launched its Mashramani Band 2023 under the theme, “Wheels of Progress – Creating and Promoting Diversity and Inclusion...
Kids Fest set for April 9 & 10; promises spectacular dinosaur adventure
On April 9 and 10 at the Promenade Gardens, the country’s most exciting event for children, Kids Fest, will dive into the world of...
”Mashup Kingdom” by Guyanese artiste is theme song for Antigua’s 2024 Carnival
By: Sueann Wickham
This week, the Guyana Standard brings to you the story of Guyanese singer Patrick Joseph, better known as "Pahjo," who is quickly...
Hits & Jams delivers 4 days of superb entertainment; each paying respects to Mahdia...
By Sueann Wickham
Guyana’s 57th Independence Anniversary was commemorated over the weekend with a host of unforgettable activities for revelers, all of which still took...
Honouring Eze Rockcliffe was a long time comin’, but let’s get ahead with the...
When you speak of the preservation of Guyanese culture, specifically our folklore through music, Patrick Eze Rockcliffe stands as a legend amongst us. For...
I disagree with call for a singular Guyanese sound in Wilburg’s editorial
Dear Editor,
I write in response to the piece published on November 23, 2024, which affirmed the honouring of Eze Rockcliffe, my father. I was...
Burna Boy concert was 2 years in making; sets new standard for Guyana’s entertainment...
By: Sueann Wickham
Hits and Jams Entertainment, in collaboration with E-Net, delivered an unparalleled spectacle with their ‘Unforgettable' concert featuring international African superstar Burna Boy....

















