By Samuel Gillis Guyana is gearing up to host its first-ever Cuban-Latin American festival, “Fiesta Cubana,” aimed at celebrating the vibrant tapestry of Latin American culture while fostering travel and cross-cultural interaction. Scheduled to take place on May 5 at Georgetown’s Promenade Gardens, the event promises attendees a day filled with Latin American cuisine, beverages, […]
By Josiah Williams In a remarkable display of solidarity, Guyanese citizens have collectively donated over $110.8 million to support Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Facilitated by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO), and the Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), this fundraising […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana’s commitment to fostering Indigenous Tourism has garnered international recognition at the 4th edition of the World Travel Market Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards. The country received the prestigious award in the category of ‘Best Initiatives for Indigenous Communities and/or Traditional Communities.’ This acknowledgment highlights Guyana’s efforts to reshape its tourism sector […]
By Delicia Janniere The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) unveiled the National Park Zoning Plan and initiated stakeholders’ engagement in a bid to enhance the National Park’s role as a hub for family recreation, fitness, health, and wellness. Under the newly introduced zoning approach, several areas within the National Park, previously underutilized, are earmarked for development. […]
Unicomer (Guyana) Inc. is set to bolster its presence in Guyana with the opening of new branches across the country, as announced by Unicomer Caribbean Managing Director Errol Le Blanc during a recent signing ceremony. Unicomer (Guyana) Inc., with a history of over 30 years in the country’s retail sector, is planning to expand its […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled a significant initiative to address Guyana’s energy challenges by announcing the impending arrival of a power ship to bolster the generation capacity of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). This move comes as a response to the country’s longstanding struggles with power shortages and aims to alleviate strain on […]
By Nakasia Logan Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to driving extensive development projects in Region Three, aiming to elevate the standard of living and uplift the socio-economic landscape of the region. Minister Croal emphasized the pivotal role of infrastructure in fostering community prosperity, highlighting investments earmarked for enhancing […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Chinese Medical Team, in collaboration with the Guyana/China Friendship Society and the Embassy of China, recently organized an open day event to highlight the services provided by the medical team in Guyana. During the open day event, attendees, including children from various high schools in regions three and four, had the […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana is set to bolster its offshore patrolling capabilities with the signing of a letter of intent for the procurement of an offshore patrol vessel. At a contract signing ceremony held at the office of the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, a letter of intent was signed between the Guyana Defence […]
By Eric Collymore Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, expressed satisfaction with the administrative team’s performance, lauding their commitment to executing various programs effectively. Dr. Shallow emphasized that the focus of Cricket West Indies (CWI) has been on establishing the right systems to facilitate the development of cricket in the region. Since assuming the […]