People & Culture

Georgetown Mashramani children's competition kick off

2014 Children’s Mashramani Costumes

The National Cultural Centre (NCC) came alive earlier today as the Georgetown chapter of the children’s Mashramani competition got underway.

Threat to Dam ‘Lost World’ Exposed

The Akawaio and Arekuna fish in the Mazaruni river and its tributaries. The proposed dam would flood the tribes’ land and forever destroy an area famed for its scenery and bio-diversity. © Audrey Butt Colson - See more at: http://www.netnewsledger.com/2013/11/14/report-exposes-threat-dam-lost-world/#sthash.0euYVHfJ.dpufLONDON – Aboriginal – Plans to build a massive hydro-electric dam on the land of two unique tribes in Guyana would lead to the destruction of a unique people and vast tracts of rainforest, a new report has revealed today.

“Revival for Excellence through Education” by Dr. Desiree DeFlorimonte Keynote Speaker at CIMBUX 14th Biennial Reunion

Dr. Desiree DeFlorimonte

CIMBUX. Inc
14th Biennial Reunion
Theme: “Revival for Excellence through Education”
November 9, 2013
Dr. Desiree DeFlorimonte, Keynote Speaker

Not A Blade of Grass

Friends of Victoria Village Diasporia Inc. 174 Anniversary Celebration

Friends of Victoria Village Diasporia Inc. 174 Anniversary Celebration

Friends of Victoria Village Diaspora Inc. invites all to the 174th Anniversary Celebration of the purchase of Victoria Village by our ancestors.

Location: St. Stephen's Church Auditorium
Address: 2806 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Date: Sunday December 01, 2013

Eid-ul-Adha Greetings - Press Release from the Alliance for Change (AFC)

Alliance for Change

As Muslims in Guyana and the world over celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the Alliance For Change extends best wishes and prayers for strengthened faith. On this occasion, we are reminded of the value of sacrifice and obedience to God.

Jazz America: The Phil Dunlap Trio - Courtesy of the US Embassy Guyana Public Affairs

Trevor Rogers joins the rehearsal with the band

The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with the Guyana Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, welcomes the Phil Dunlap Trio to Georgetown during the week of September 9 to 14, 2013. Their visit is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs.

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - United Nations (UN)


The International Day of the World's Indigenous People (9 August) was first proclaimed by the General Assembly in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995 – 2004).

Perception, We Must Take Control

Attractive Things Work Better

Perception is defined as the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses or the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted and could be described as insight, awareness, observation or sensitivity.

Forum on State of Black African Guyana on 250th Anniversary of Berbice Slave Rebellion

The Ghana Day Committee in collaboration with The Cuffy 250 Committee Hosts Forum on State of Black African Guyana on 250th Anniversary of Berbice Slave Rebellion

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