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Guyanese singer, Jackie Hanover aka Jackie Jaxx and calypsonian Ivan “D’iVan” Harry have filed a US$1.6 Million lawsuit in New York against the One Communications company, formerly GTT, over the reported unauthorized use of their song, “Guyana”, at the One Communications brand launching earlier this month. At the event, the song was performed by local […]
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has announced that the registration period for this year’s Mashramani Song competitions has been extended. The original deadline was December 31, 2023, but the registration period will now continue until the 8th January, 2024. The Culture Ministry through the National Mashramani Committee, will be hosting the Junior and […]
Local telecommunications giant, GTT, has announced its corporate sponsorship of the upcoming Sophia Village Day and Job Fair, which takes place this weekend. In a release today, the company said its sponsorship forms part of its mandate to empower and strengthen communities, noting that it has been actively contributing to the development and progress of […]
Thirty Guyanese have received cash grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport to boost their creative ideas and work. The grant falls under the Ministry’s Cultural and Creative Industry’s Grant programme. Each of the thirty persons will receive almost $1 million to assist with their work and develop their ideas. Minister of Culture, […]
Declaring that Guyana is a real nice place, Adrian Dutchin recaptured the Soca Monarch crown after staying away from the competition for several years. He was announced the 2023 soca monarch at around 3:30 on Mashramani morning, edging Diana Chapman by a single point to capture the crown. Appearing 4th on stage during the late […]
Director of the Hits and Jams Entertainment company, Kerwin Bollers will be among several big names in the Caribbean’s music industry participating in the Island Music Conference, which is being hosted in Jamaica. The event, which is the brainchild of reggae star, Shaggy, is geared towards recognising and supporting the growth and development of Caribbean […]
After a two-year absence owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Guyana’s premier family events, the Mother and Daughter Pageant is returning to the stage of the National Cultural Centre on the 7th May. This year will mark the 29th edition of the pageant which was founded by Educator Ms. Ingrid Fung, but is now […]
Legendary and well-known Guyanese actor and comedian Henry Rodney passed away this afternoon at a New York Hospital following a period of illness. Rodney, who was known for his presence on the local theatre stages and in local sitcoms and movies, was surrounded by his family when he took his last breath. He is being […]
A number of Mashramani events that are open to the public will be held this weekend, but the Ministry of Health is reminding the nation that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. This weekend, the Ministry of Culture hosts a number of events including the calypso, chutney, and soca competitions and the steel pan […]
Promising a higher standard of service for less, the new Fireside Suites will be opening its doors on Saturday at 154 Garnett Street in Kitty. The new boutique hotel with its 14 self-contained rooms is catering for the business traveler and holiday seeker who is looking for all of the modern conveniences in the heart […]
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