By Delicia Janneire Schools throughout Guyana welcomed students back today for the 2024/2025 academic year, marking the start of a new term filled with promise and anticipation. From Georgetown to Berbice, students and parents shared their excitement and aspirations for the upcoming school year. As schools reopened, many students expressed a mix of eagerness and […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon In recognition of PCOS Awareness Month, the Ministry of Health organized a health fair on Sunday at the Police Training Centre. This event aimed to educate women about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and offer various health services. The fair provided women from Georgetown with free health exams and access to crucial information […]
By Tyriq Walters The Golden Jaguars are set to begin their Concacaf Nations League A campaign with a highly anticipated match against Suriname on September 5 at the National Track and Field Facility in Leonora. Scheduled for a 16:00 kick-off, this match marks Guyana’s debut in League A, a step up in competition. Defenders Jeremy […]
By Josiah Williams The 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) began today in Georgetown, Guyana, bringing together Parliamentarians and Clerks from across 12 states. This important gathering aims to strengthen democratic institutions and address key global challenges. At the opening ceremony, held at the […]
By Josiah Williams Residents of Victoria, located on the East Coast of Demerara, will soon benefit from enhanced accessibility with the reconstruction of 18 internal roads. The roadworks, currently underway, are part of a broader initiative to improve infrastructure and ease transportation challenges in the area. Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, visited the community over […]
By Kristin Josiah The government has initiated a land regularization exercise for 300 families in Leeds Village, Region Six, aimed at providing them with Certificates of Title for lands they have occupied for decades. This process, part of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s broader land regularization initiative, was launched over the weekend by the Ministry […]
By Nakasia Logan The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking operation, confiscating and destroying over four tonnes of cocaine, with an estimated street value of 176 million Euros. The operation took place at Matthews Ridge, Region One, and sends a clear message of the government’s commitment to fighting the drug […]
By Kristin Josiah In an effort to modernize the agricultural sector and improve economic opportunities for young people, the government has rolled out a comprehensive initiative in Region Three, benefitting approximately 40 youths. The program, launched by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a recent engagement at Pyramid Restaurant and Pub, La Jalousie, aims to provide […]
By Shannon Totaram Linden, Region Ten, was abuzz today as scores of pupils and teachers returned to school, marking the start of the new academic year. The excitement was palpable across all levels and communities as students and educators alike expressed their enthusiasm for a fresh start. Teachers, rejuvenated from an eight-week vacation, were eager […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Residents of Linden, Region 10, have welcomed the recent announcement by President Irfaan Ali that the new Wismar/McKenzie Bridge will be toll-free once it becomes operational in 2026. The $35 million US dollar project, set to begin construction soon, will deliver a four-lane bridge aimed at improving connectivity between the Wismar and […]