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Divya Jyoti Association lights up Liberty Avenue to mark Diwali celebrations

The Divya Jyoti Association launched its “Let’s Light Up Liberty Avenue” event this last weekend in Liberty Avenue, Queens, New York. In keeping with the...

Virtual motorcade set for November 13

For the first time in 46 years, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) will be not be hosting its traditional Diwali motorcade but rather,...

Batman filming paused after Robert Pattinson ‘tests positive for coronavirus’

(BBC) Filming for The Batman has been suspended again, days after it resumed following the coronavirus lockdown. The pause in filming, confirmed by Warner Bros,...

Twilight actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and girlfriend Natalie Adepoju found dead

( (BBC) Gregory Tyree Boyce, who appeared in the first Twilight film in 2008, has been found dead alongside his girlfriend in Las Vegas. Boyce was...

Bollywood’s romantic hero Rishi Kapoor dies

(BBC) Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, famed for his romantic roles, has died of cancer aged 67. He was part of the Kapoor acting dynasty which...

Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan dies

(BBC) Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, renowned internationally for roles in the hit films Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died at the age of...

President announces closure of bars, restaurants from 6 pm daily

President David Granger, on Thursday, announced that in order to strengthen containment measures against the fight of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19), with effect from...

British Chef Gordon Ramsay in Guyana to film cooking series

Renowned British Chef and food critic, Gordon Ramsay, is in Guyana to film episodes of his popular TV cooking show and will be showcasing...

Chutney-Soca finalists named

  Nine finalists have been selected for the Mash Chutney Song Competition when the semi-final rounds of the competition were held on Friday night (February...

First Indian American reality show to launch in March

Indian Americans are making their way into reality TV stardom in March. Bravo TV announced that it is launching the first U.S. docuseries featuring...

Recent Articles

DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling

At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...

CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali

Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...

Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector

The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels. A critical...

Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires

In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...

Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday

Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...

Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo

The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The Congress is the...

Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...

GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...