The 11th edition of the Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Football Tournament commenced over the weekend at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue. During the opening ceremony, Director of the Petra Organization, Troy Mendonca, encouraged the young players to prioritize their education while fostering friendships with their teammates. He emphasized that the success […]
Residents of Diamond, East Bank Demerara, have expressed their appreciation for the recent rehabilitation of 75 roads, a project executed by the Special Projects Unit of the Ministry of Public Works. The infrastructural upgrades, which have significantly improved the road network in the housing scheme, were inspected by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, over […]
The Ministry of Public Works is in the process of formulating a new policy aimed at regulating the use of roadways by truck operators. Minister Juan Edghill stated that the initiative seeks to prevent accidents and reduce inconveniences faced by other road users. As part of this effort, the ministry has been engaging with truck […]
The First Lady of Guyana, Mrs. Arya Ali, has positively impacted over 1,000 young girls in the Hinterland communities of Region One through her Mental Hygiene Initiative. Recently, she visited the Moruca sub-district to engage with students on vital issues surrounding menstrual hygiene and period poverty. The initiative aims to improve women’s health by addressing […]
In an electrifying matchup at the National Gymnasium, the North Ruimveldt Ravens, captained by Dominic Vincente, secured a narrow victory against the Victory Valley Royals, the champions from Linden, during the Guyana Basketball Federation’s National and International tournament. The final score was 81-79 after an intense overtime battle. The game started with the Royals displaying […]
In a thrilling match on Thursday night at Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons triumphed over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) for the second time this season in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. The Knight Riders, batting first, managed to put up a score of 134 runs for the loss […]
Guyana’s chess teams faced a challenging day in round nine of the International Chess Federation’s Olympiad, held in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday. Both the men’s and women’s teams were unable to secure victories against their opponents. The men’s team played against Afghanistan, suffering a 4-0 defeat. Despite their efforts, FIDE Master Anthony Drayton, Keron Sandiford, […]
The government of Guyana is actively working to resolve the persistent issues of power outages affecting citizens across the country. This commitment was expressed by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in a recent statement regarding the situation. While the government continues to invest in boosting […]
In a significant move towards inclusivity in the education system, the establishment of 21 Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) units in mainstream schools has been announced. This initiative aims to provide additional support and accessibility for students who face challenges in traditional classroom settings. Keon Cheong, the Assistant Chief Education Officer for Special Needs, […]
Farmers in Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two, are set to benefit significantly from the newly commissioned $261 million pump station, enhancing irrigation and drainage across approximately 5,000 acres of cash crops. The project involved the rehabilitation of the existing structure and the installation of an additional pump, providing essential support for agricultural activities in the […]