The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association’s (GABA) U23 league is gearing up to resume action this weekend at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue. The upcoming games will feature four teams in action on Saturday night. The doubleheader will kick off with the North Ruimveldt Ravens facing off against the Pepsi Sonics at 18:30 hours. Following […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The prestigious 25 Influential Women Leaders Award is gearing up for its fifth edition, set to take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Marriott Hotel. This annual event aims to honor outstanding women from various professions, backgrounds, ages, and sectors across Guyana. Launched in 2019 by Lyndell Danzie-Black and Michelle Nicholas, […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Approximately 190 students attending the Overwinning Primary School in Islington Village, East Bank Berbice, now have access to clean drinking water, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam and the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The “Public School Clean Water Initiative” was launched to address the need […]
By Tyriq Walters The Guyana Cricket Board’s inaugural T10 Blast witnessed outstanding performances from Quentin Sampson, Asmeed Nedd, and Veerasammy Permaul, who emerged as the best batter and bowlers in the thrilling tournament. Quentin Sampson showcased his batting prowess by amassing 234 runs in nine matches, including two half-centuries, with an impressive average of 39 […]
By Tyriq Walters In the ongoing Georgetown Basketball Amateur Association’s Under-23 Club Championships, Point Guard Kurvin Mars has emerged as a standout player, capturing the attention of basketball enthusiasts with his exceptional performances. Representing Pepsi Sonics, Mars showcased his scoring prowess by dropping an impressive 57 points in just two matches. Averaging an impressive 28.5 […]
By Saskia Warrick Coursera, the popular online learning platform, is currently developing courses aimed at training teachers to instruct Spanish as a compulsory subject in Guyanese classrooms. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, announced this initiative as part of President Ali’s vision to make Guyana a bilingual country. Recognizing the need for immediate action, the Ministry […]
By Saskia Warrick Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed concern that the recent demands put forward by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) do not prioritize the wellbeing of teachers. In a recent statement, Nandlall highlighted the GTU’s proposal for an immediate 20% increase in salaries before further negotiations can proceed, alongside the recusal of the […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan In a recent press conference, General Secretary of the PPP/C and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, announced that employment verification and National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contributions will not be required for phase one of the student loan debt write-off for Guyana’s tertiary students. The government’s initiative aims to provide over 13,000 Guyanese […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, revealed on the latest episode of ‘Parliamentary Agenda’ that the Arbitration Bill is slated for its second reading in the National Assembly this Friday. This legislative move aims to position Guyana as a prominent arbitration hub, potentially unlocking significant benefits for the nation. […]
By Samuel Gillis In a spirited debate tackling the theme “Guyana’s education system produces quality output,” the Oasis of Optimism Youth Group emerged victorious over the Berbice Youths in Development Group in the ongoing Speaker’s National Youth Debating Competition. The debate was characterized by passionate arguments from both sides. Representing the Oasis of Optimism Youth […]