GTA signs agreement with Guyana Carnival for a ‘green event’
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the organisers of the Guyana Carnival 2019, Hits and Jams...
Jagdeo claims govt. spent $40M on tickets for Buju Banton concert
While he failed to show members of the media a shred of evidence to support his claim, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo insisted today he...
The Carib Soca Monarch Controversy and New Music
The Mashramani season passed us a few weeks ago, culminating in a number of exuberant activities like the well-known Carib Soca Monarch Competition. But...
Skeng and Slingerz Records release new song called ‘Fever’
Jamaican Dancehall Artist, Kevon Douglas called “Skeng” is ready to set the music scene ablaze with his highly anticipated new summer hit single, “Fever.”...
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...
Coconut water – a beverage laden with health benefits; but, be sure to...
While there is hardly any drink that can rival a good purified glass of H2O , there is another natural beverage that has been...
Guyanese-born Black Panther Star arrives tomorrow
The lead actress in the multi-billion dollar Marvel Black Panther franchise, Letitia Wright is expected to arrive in Guyana, her homeland, tomorrow.
The British actress...
”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...
National deaf chess player Anaya Lall earns Under14 Girls Championship title
After several rounds of fierce competition, national deaf chess player, Anaya Lall, emerged undefeated at the Under-14 Chess Tournament held last Saturday at Queen's...
Foreign-minded no more: Omaiah Hall shares vision to reshape Guyana’s musical identity
Each Caribbean nation boasts a unique sonic fingerprint, a rhythmic identity that resonates with its people and beyond. For example, Guyana is known for...
