October 14, 2024 Patrick Prashad and Patanjilee ‘Pur’ Persaud delivered outstanding performances to secure top finishes in the highly competitive A-Class of the Suriname Golf Open, held over the weekend in Paramaribo. Prashad claimed the coveted A-Class title with a gross score of 79, off a handicap of 13, finishing with an overall net of […]
October 14, 2024 The Ituni community in Region Ten has received a major boost to its transportation infrastructure with the donation of a 30-seater Toyota RUSO bus, valued at $17.2 million. This donation fulfills a promise made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during his earlier visit to Linden. The bus, requested by the villagers during […]
October 14, 2024 Less than 24 hours remain until the highly anticipated inaugural International Business Conference kicks off at the Georgetown Marriott Hotel. Set to run from October 15 to 17, this groundbreaking event will bring together local and international businesses, focusing on key sectors such as agro-processing, technology, and manufacturing. Chairman of Go-Invest Caribbean […]
October 14, 2024 The vibrant Hindu festival of Navaratri, which began on October 3rd, came to a close on October 12th, with a grand celebration at the Lusignan Gopal Mandir on the East Coast of Demerara. The festival, dedicated to honoring Goddess Durga, saw devotees gather for the final night of the Satsang, a night […]
October 14, 2024 Isaac Thompson, a 63-year-old resident of Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, received the keys to his new two-bedroom home over the weekend, thanks to the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative. Thompson’s previous house was destroyed by fire in June 2024, leaving him and his family of six living in cramped conditions. The […]
October 14, 2024 The Desert Flower Guyana Glow for Mental Health Out of the Shadows Awareness Walk took place on Saturday, attracting around 500 participants in a collective effort to promote mental health awareness. The event aimed to shift the conversation about mental health, bringing it out of the shadows and into the light. British […]
October 14, 2024 Guyana’s next major oil development, the Yellowtail project, is progressing as planned, with production set to begin in the second quarter of 2025. This $10 billion project will develop the Redtail and Tilapia reservoirs, marking Guyana’s fourth offshore oil venture. ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, confirmed that the Floating Production Storage and […]
October 14, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 7 – Cuyuni-Mazaruni was questioned today by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding the occupancy of government quarters and outstanding rent payments. The inquiry stems from the Auditor General’s 2019 report, which highlighted issues surrounding breaches of regulations related to the occupancy of government housing. […]
October 14, 2024 Hundreds of residents and farmers in Regions 5 and 6 are set to benefit from improved drainage and irrigation as the Ministry of Agriculture recently handed over five excavators to the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA). This equipment, worth millions, will enhance productivity and reduce flood risks in these agricultural communities. Two […]
October 14, 2024 Soil samples from the site of the Mackenzie-Wismar bridge project are currently being tested after concerns were raised about possible rare earth elements in the area. The issue was brought to attention by Mayor Sharma Solomon during a public stakeholder meeting on Saturday at the Watooka Guest House, where Minister of Public […]