The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) has launched its highly anticipated summer youth program, offering young athletes the opportunity to hone their cricketing skills. With over 100 registered participants between the ages of 6 and 18, the camp is designed to teach both the fundamentals of the game and provide advanced training for more experienced players. […]
The highly anticipated Republic Bank Limited Caribbean Premier League (CPL) returns tonight, with the inaugural match featuring the debut of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons against the Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots at 19:00 hours. The Falcons are one of six teams competing in the 11th edition of the CPL, set to deliver thrilling cricket […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou China Railway Construction (Caribbean) has started preparatory work on the new four-lane McKenzie/Wismar Bridge, a significant infrastructure project set to benefit both Linden and Region 10, as well as the entire country. The bridge, which will span 250 meters in length and 24 meters in width, will feature modern designs, including sidewalks […]
By Shannon Totaram In an effort to revive netball in the region, Mackenzie High School’s basketball court hosted a one-week netball summer camp aimed at young people aged seventeen to eighteen. The programme, facilitated by Abdulla Hamid alongside former netball players and other volunteers, attracted over twenty participants eager to learn the fundamentals of the […]
By Saskia Warrick The Ministry of Education has announced plans to equip all primary schools in Guyana with libraries, as part of its effort to improve literacy and comprehension skills among pupils. Education Minister Priya Manickchand shared the news during a session on EdYou FM, emphasizing that this initiative is crucial for addressing the challenges […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Guyana is on track to attract up to 350,000 tourists this year, setting new records in visitor numbers, according to projections from the Guyana Tourism Authority. This surge in tourism is driving the government’s push for the construction of new hotels across the country. In 2023, Guyana saw 319,147 tourists, an increase […]
By Celestine Chacon The annual Guyanese Agro Processors exhibition, Uncapped, is set to be more exciting this year with new features including a Food Festival and Cultural Show. The event will take place at the National Stadium, Providence, from August 31 to September 1. Organized by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Uncapped provides […]
By Kristin Josiah Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, is currently leading a Tourism, Trade, and Investment Mission to Guyana, which will conclude on Friday. This initiative is part of Grenada’s efforts to strengthen economic and social ties with Guyana through a series of events aimed at promoting Grenada’s offerings. The delegation, which includes Minister for […]
By Jacquey Bourne Residents of Linden, Region Ten, have shown strong support for the recently signed $161 million agreement to construct the new Linden-Soesdyke Highway. This significant infrastructure project, finalized on Wednesday, involves a partnership between Guy America Construction Inc. (Guyana) and the Trinidadian firm Namalco Construction Services, with the Government of Guyana overseeing the […]
By Kimberly Gidding As the new school year approaches, parents in Georgetown are busy completing their back-to-school shopping, ensuring their children are well-prepared for the term ahead. With school reopening on Monday, September 2, many families are finalizing their purchases along the bustling Regent Street in the capital. The shopping rush is evident, with vendors […]