August 2008
Not quite full circle
Guyana seems determined to take advantage of Carifesta 10 to develop projects designed to ensure something sustainable remains after the fireworks and pageantry of the closing ceremony fades. more >
UN Population Fund gives $10M for Carifesta symposium
The donation is to be used for the Edutainment Symposium which is scheduled to be one of the activities geared specifically for youths at the upcoming mega-event. more >
May 2008
Food for the Poor donates instruments
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport recently received a donation of 16 musical and wind instruments from Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc. to assist with the formation of a band for Carifesta. more >
CARICOM secretary general calls for more opportunities for youth
CARICOM secretary general Dr Edwin Carrington says opportunities need to be created for the development of creativity of youths in the region. more >
Respect all cultures, says Caricom Secretary General
Caribbean Community's (CARICOM) Secretary General has called on the Community to respect and promote the principles of cultural diversity and to ensure that the Community is a place built on mutual understanding and respect for all cultures. more >
Anthony urges quick apprehension of channa bomb tossers
Guyana’s culture ministry came under attack around last Friday when a bomb was hurled into the ministry’s compound. more >
November 2007
Origin of the working class contribution to the development of art in Guyana
Stanley Greaves on the history the contribution made by artists of a working class background to the development the arts in Guyana. more >
October 2007
Entertainers, promoters seeking strength in unity
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is prompting Guyanese entertainers and promoters to establish an entertainers' association. more >
March 2002
'Mash' Guyana-style
Guyana's capital, Georgetown, reportedly came alive in an explosion of colour and sounds recently, during the 'Mashramani' float and costume parade, celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the nation's declaration as a republic. The festival is currently the largest cultural event in the country, with audience numbers this year suggesting that 'Mash' 2002 was the best attended ever. more >
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