By Celestine Chacon Residents of Monkey Mountain in Region Eight recently benefitted from a variety of free medical services provided by the Ministry of Health, fulfilling a commitment made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during his visit to the hinterland community on August 14, 2024. The initiative included eye care, dental care, and cervical cancer […]
By Samuel Gillis The Guyana Conference of Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) held a career fair on Sunday at Durban Park under the theme “Innovate, Create, Inspire.” The event offered a range of career-building opportunities, including motivational talks, resume creation assistance, interview preparation, and personalized career coaching from professionals. Lennox Jason, the Youth Ministries Director of […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The Georgetown Film Festival concluded successfully after three nights of cinematic celebration from August 21 to 23, 2024. The festival brought together film enthusiasts to enjoy a diverse lineup of local, regional, and international films. Held at the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel, the event overcame several logistical challenges, including a last-minute venue change, […]
The Guyana National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue is set to host the highly anticipated final of the 10th edition of the ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Futsal tournament, featuring a thrilling clash between Back Circle and Sparta Boss. In a gripping semi-final round, Back Circle secured their spot in the final with a narrow 4-3 victory […]
Imran Tahir, captain of the Guyana Amazon Warriors, expressed his team’s readiness to tackle the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season during a fan meet-and-greet at the CPL box office on Camp Street, Georgetown. Tahir and several Amazon Warriors players engaged with fans, signing autographs and sharing their excitement for the 11th edition of the […]
By Samuel Gillis Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, defended the exclusion of two opposition politicians from the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, stating that it was legally justified. Addressing the NTC conference on Thursday, Nandlall emphasized that the NTC has the legal authority to determine who may attend their closed-door meetings. […]
By Samuel Gillis President’s College has achieved a remarkable milestone, celebrating its largest batch of English A passes in the CXC CSEC exams. This year’s results reflect a significant accomplishment for the institution, with the English A exam being taken by students in grades 10 and 11. The English Department, led by Head of Department […]
By Nakasia Logan The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has marked a historic milestone with its largest-ever graduation ceremony held at the Leonora Training Centre. The ceremony saw the induction of 97 new firefighters, including the highest number of female trainees in the service’s history. The recruits completed three months of intensive training, which began on […]
By Kimberly Giddings At the recent National Toshaos’ Conference (NTC), Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, detailed the substantial investments made by the government in Amerindian villages since taking office in 2020. With approximately $13.1 billion allocated across various programs, the government’s commitment to improving the lives of Amerindians was a key […]
By Kimberly Giddings The Georgetown Transmission Replacement Project is in full swing, aiming to enhance water quality and flow across the city. At a cost of over one billion dollars, the initiative involves replacing outdated cast iron pipes with modern high-density polyethylene and PVC pipes. Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Shaik Baksh, […]