The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has joined the regional media fraternity in mourning the passing of acclaimed journalist and columnist Rickey Singh, who died at his home in Barbados on Saturday. He was 89. Born in Guyana in 1935, Singh’s journalism career spanned more than six decades and left an indelible mark on Caribbean media. The post Veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh dies at 89 appeared first on News Room Guyana.

  The Guyana Prize for Literature Awards returned in grand fashion on Friday evening, with a formal yet intimate ceremony hosted at the Pegasus Corporate Building in Kingston, Georgetown. The evening marked not only a celebration of literary talent but also the Prize’s continued evolution since its revival in 2023. In a light-hearted moment, Prime The post Guyana Prize for Literature celebrates literary excellence with awards ceremony appeared first on News Room Guyana.

As part of the Guyana Literature Prize Festival 2025, a vibrant programme of events—including poetry masterclasses and reading sessions by prize-winners—was held at the Castellani House compound in Georgetown. On Saturday, Kenneth Puddicombe, one of the winners, attended a session where he read from and discussed the theme of his award-winning play, The Last Straw. The The post Local writers confront pain, celebrate caribbean identity in literary works appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Guyana Cricket Board Press Release The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) continues to demonstrate its support for youth and women’s cricket with a timely visit and donation by its President, Mr. Bissoondyal Singh, to the national Under-19 female team, currently encamped at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) facility on the East Coast of Demerara as they The post GCB President donates gear to national U-19 female cricketers appeared first on News Room Guyana.