By Marlena WillieFebruary 11, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) is celebrating African History Month this February with an exhibition at its head office in Thomas Lands, Georgetown. The exhibition highlights African contributions to nation-building and promotes awareness of African culture in Guyana. Since the early 1990s, ACDA has been […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 11, 2025 Farmers in Cane Grove, Mahaica, have rejected recent claims of government neglect in the community’s drainage and irrigation (D&I) system. Allegations made by a former chairman of the Water Users Committee suggested that cash crop farmers were facing losses due to clogged channels and impassable dams. However, local farmers have […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 11, 2025 The government is advancing efforts to expand Guyana’s downstream industries through the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, with a focus on local and regional investment, industrial development, and new export markets. The initiative aims to lower production costs, create new industries, and strengthen Guyana’s position as an energy supplier. As the project […]
By Tyriq WaltersFebruary 11, 2025 The One Guyana Basketball Premier League continued on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, with the Jets, Meadowbrook Nets, Flames, and Retrieve Raiders securing victories in their respective matches. In the opening game, the University of Guyana Trojans dominated the first quarter against the Jets, establishing a ten-point lead. […]
By Tyriq WaltersFebruary 11, 2025 The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Senior Women’s Unit is intensifying preparations for the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Women’s Senior Super50, set to take place later this month in St. Kitts. As part of the selection process, the GCB is hosting its annual Super50 tournament featuring teams from Guyana’s […]
By Tyriq WaltersFebruary 10, 2025 The Guyana Harpy Eagles maintained their unbeaten streak in the CWI Regional Four-Day Championship with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) at the Guyana National Stadium over the weekend. Despite early struggles in the first innings, the Harpy Eagles demonstrated resilience to overturn their position and […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 10, 2025 Guyana’s ports of entry will soon undergo a major security and efficiency upgrade with the installation of world-class scanners and the introduction of fully digitized services. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that these advancements, set to be implemented by the end of the year, aim to enhance border security, streamline […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 10, 2025 As Guyana undergoes rapid infrastructure expansion, President Irfaan Ali has outlined several major projects aimed at enhancing trade, regional connectivity, and economic diversification. Speaking on the Energy Perspective Podcast, the President emphasized that the current progress marks only the beginning of a broader transformation plan for the country. A key […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 10, 2025 With Mashramani celebrations approaching on February 23, artistic designers and costume builders are in the final stages of preparing elaborate pieces for the annual event. A recent visit to several Mash camps revealed extensive work underway, with teams focused on sewing, sketching, and assembling designs to reflect this year’s theme, […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 10, 2025 With synthetic drugs increasingly making their way into Guyana, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is ramping up efforts to protect children and vulnerable communities through an awareness campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. CANU Director James Singh revealed that while the agency has not yet seized synthetic drugs […]