Forty-five women from Region Two are set to receive training in cosmetology over the next four months, thanks to a competency-based vocational training program launched by the Office of the First Lady and the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Thursday. The program, which aims to empower women through vocational skills, will also provide life […]
Policy Forum Guyana, a non-profit organization, launched its 1.5 Influencer Kit today in the Conference Room of the National Bookstore at Church and Main Streets, Georgetown. The initiative aims to encourage Guyanese to adopt a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle. The 1.5 Kit is designed to help individuals take the first step towards a lifestyle […]
The third day of the Toucan-Kraft Mac and Cheese Junior skill-level squash tournament at the Georgetown Club on Camp Street saw standout performances from the Ten Pow siblings, Justin and Jeremy. Thursday evening was marked by intense competition and remarkable displays of skill and determination. Jeremy Ten Pow delivered a commanding performance in his match […]
The Guyana Amateur Basketball Association’s Under-23 League is set for another thrilling double-header at the National Gymnasium on Saturday, June 1. The matchups promise to deliver excitement and intense competition as teams vie for better standings. In the first game, the undefeated Kwakwani Untouchables will face off against the winless Bartica Wranglers. Kwakwani, led by […]
Travis Seymour West Indies Head Coach Darren Sammy is confident in his team’s readiness for their T20 World Cup opener against Papua New Guinea at the National Stadium Providence on Sunday. Following the team’s arrival at the Marriott Hotel, Sammy discussed their preparation and outlook for the tournament. Accompanied by four of the five Guyanese […]
Samuel Gillis The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has underscored the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure holistic development for teachers across Guyana, while raising concerns about the significant rate of teacher absenteeism. Speaking at the Guyana Dialogue, Minister Manickchand pointed out that approximately 30 percent of teachers are not present on the job daily, which […]
In the latest installment of the Speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition quarterfinals, the University of Guyana Berbice Campus Orators youth group emerged victorious against the Joshua Generation Youth Ministry. The moot for this debate was “The exponential rise in Guyana’s gross domestic product is a testament to its economic growth and development.” Felisha Mohamed, representing […]
A tragic incident unfolded in Yakusari, Black Bush Polder, as 63-year-old Shri Maan Somraj, a farmer, was reportedly electrocuted while attempting to remove illegal connections from his home. The incident has prompted an investigation by the police. Somraj was discovered motionless in his yard with electrical wires in his hand at approximately 09:15 on Thursday. […]
Reycia Nedd In response to heavy rains causing flooding in Linden, a team led by Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips and including Minister of Public Works Hon. Juan Edghill, along with engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority, conducted inspections to assess emergency relief efforts. The team visited areas affected by Monday’s overnight rains […]
Travis Seymour The highly anticipated return of the AP Invitational promises to be a spectacle, with organizers unveiling a star-studded field of athletes for the women’s 100m event. Set to take place on June 22 at the National Track and Field Centre, the invitational is poised to serve as a crucial Olympic qualification opportunity ahead […]