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...
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...
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...
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...
CGID calls on Govt. to probe supernumerary constables, issuance of gun licenses
Having confirmed that the Russian, seen in a video recording punching a Guyanese miner last Friday, is a supernumerary constable, the Caribbean Guyanese Institute...
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...
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...
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...
Govt approves $17.3M for Emancipation day celebrations
The Ministry of Social Cohesion, with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, has been allocated $17.3Million for the hosting of this year’s Emancipation activities.
Minister...
Education Ministry sponsors schools for Mash float parade
Four schools have had their participation in the 2019 Children’s Mashramani Costume and Float Parade secured thanks to sponsorships to the tune of $500,000...
