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...

Seeing art as an escape from the real world, Roberto Teekah lives to...

“My art is my means of expression. It is where I release stored up tension and angst. It’s where I express what I’m thinking...

”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...

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...

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...

Finance Minister lauds “outstanding” Guyana Carnival, calls for wider private sector support

With less than 24 hours until its conclusion, Guyana Carnival has already proven that it is, hands down, an outstanding initiative and the festivities...

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...

itel brings Jamaican media maven Miss Kitty to Guyana as it gears to add...

Famed Jamaican celebrity, Miss Kitty, will visit Guyana for a media tour hosted by Caribbean-born BPO, itel this week. Khadine ‘Miss Kitty’ Hylton is...

Despite facing discouragement in High School, Randy Madray stays true to his passion, now...

By Steven Vickerie Guyana's fashion industry has evolved by leaps and bounds. Traditional and sometimes, mundane and overworked designs have been eclipsed by the tide...

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