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 […]
October 14, 2024 Half-centuries from Brandon King and Evin Lewis powered the West Indies to victory over Sri Lanka in the first match of their three-game T20 series on the sub-continent. Winning the toss and electing to bowl, the West Indies restricted Sri Lanka to 179 for 7. Romario Shepherd led the bowling attack with […]
October 14, 2024 Jamaul John of Kaieteur Club claimed victory in the inaugural One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling Road Race after an impressive performance across two days. The race, which took place over the weekend, saw John dominate in the first stage in Berbice on Saturday, followed by solid finishes in the next two stages on […]
October 14, 2024 During the commissioning of North West Secondary School in Region One, President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted his government’s commitment to education, revealing an annual investment of over $700,000 per child across the nation. This financial commitment, he explained, reflects the administration’s dedication to ensuring equal opportunities for all children, including those in […]