October 28, 2024 The Indian High Commission in Guyana, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, hosted a vibrant Diwali Mela on Sunday, celebrating the Festival of Lights. The event was filled with cultural activities aimed at spreading joy, light, and hope. India’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. Amit Telang, spoke about the significance […]
October 28, 2024 The hospitality sector in Guyana is set for a significant boost with the upcoming opening of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, located near the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri. Slated for completion by early 2025, the 20-million-dollar project is expected to meet growing demand for accommodations in the area. President Dr. […]
October 28 2024 The third annual ExxonMobil/New Era Entertainment Futsal Tournament kicked off on Friday at the Retrieve Hard Court, with exciting matches and standout performances. The opening night saw intense competition, including a remarkable blowout win by the Spaniards, who defeated Old Kala 19-2. Shaka Lewis and Denzil Pryce were key contributors, scoring 7 […]
October 28 2024 The non-governmental organization Women On the Move hosted its 24th annual Cancer Awareness Walk on Sunday, honoring both cancer survivors and those who have lost their lives to the disease. The walk began at the Linden Utility Service Cooperative Society Limited in Wismar and concluded at the Linden/Georgetown Park in McKenzie, drawing […]
October 28, 2024 Wayne Forde, the President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), has addressed recent controversies regarding the federation, including claims of mismanagement in player payments and questions about Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz’s future. Forde clarified that all payments to senior national players for their participation in the CONCACAF Nations League were made on […]
October 28, 2024 The Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has called for enhanced data collection and greater public awareness to address and properly define child labour within Guyana. Speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Dr. Persaud highlighted the need for […]
October 26, 2024 Cricket enthusiasts are set to enjoy more local matches as the One Guyana Local Franchise Cricket Cup was officially launched at the National Track and Field Facility in Leonora, West Coast Demerara. The new tournament is designed to highlight local cricket talent and provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their […]
October 26, 2024 More than 600 residents from Region 5 (West Coast Berbice) have received house lots through the Ministry of Housing and Water’s “Dream Realized” initiative, contributing to the government’s goal of distributing 50,000 house lots by 2025. These new allocations add to the 2,000 lots already distributed in the region and over 38,000 […]
October 26, 2024 A new $95 million Children’s Play Park was officially opened on Friday, marking the sixth park commissioned under the Office of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. The park is part of an initiative to create more recreational spaces across Guyana, aiming to enhance community life in each administrative region. Located in […]
October 26, 2024 West Indies salvaged a win in the final One-Day International against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Kandy, securing an 8-wicket victory. Despite already losing the series 2-1, the Windies managed to cap off their tour with a morale-boosting triumph, thanks to a brilliant century by Evin Lewis and a strong partnership with […]