By Josiah Williams Guyana has officially received its own capping stack, a crucial piece of equipment that can be utilized in the event of an oil spill. This significant acquisition aims to enhance the country’s readiness and response capabilities for potential oil spill incidents. A capping stack is a large device placed over an oil […]
By Eric Collymore West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite has emphasized that the squad will not take anything for granted as they prepare to face England in the first of their three-match Test series. The series opener is set to begin on Wednesday at Lords. As the West Indies gear up for their three-match Test […]
Olympian Chelsea Edghill, Shemar Britton, Malachi Moore, and Jasmine Billingy emerged as the inaugural winners of the KFC Summer Showdown Table Tennis tournament held over the weekend at the Guyana Olympic Association. In the men’s open category, Shemar Britton showcased his dominance with a victory over Elishaba Johnson. The match saw an initial exchange of […]
Develdt Primary School is celebrating a historic achievement as two of its students secured spots at top national schools following the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Eleven-year-old Jonelle Kertzious made history by becoming the first student from Develdt Primary to be accepted into Queen’s College. Additionally, Kyle Harris earned a place at St. Joseph’s High […]
By Delicia Janneire The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues its mission to upskill Guyanese to meet the labor demands across the country. Last Tuesday marked the commencement of the Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation (HDEO) Training program, with 32 individuals enrolled. This diverse group includes recent school graduates and nurses, all eager to develop new skills. […]
Linden solemnly marked the 60th anniversary of the tragic Son Chapman incident with a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony despite adverse weather conditions. The event, held at the memorial site in Christianburg on the Western bank of the Demerara River, honored the 43 lives lost when the wooden launch exploded during its journey from Georgetown to […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced plans for Guyana to embark on creating an Economic Model for Biodiversity and Ecological Services, underscoring the critical role of biodiversity in everyday life. Biodiversity encompasses essential services such as food provision, clean water, fuel, recreation, and temperature regulation. However, President Ali highlighted the global absence of a unified […]
Hurricane Beryl’s destructive impact across several Caribbean nations has dealt a severe blow to the region’s agriculture sector, significantly undermining CARICOM’s goal of reducing the food import bill by 25% by 2025. The hurricane swept through Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, Barbados, and Jamaica, causing unprecedented devastation, particularly to agriculture. President Irfaan Ali, […]
The Ministry of Health recently brought its Eye Screening and Spectacle Voucher Programme to the residents of Strathavon Scheme in Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, providing essential eye care services to the community. The programme offers residents a $2000 voucher for eye exams and a $15,000 voucher for glasses, ensuring accessibility to necessary eye care […]
The 40th Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Guyana concluded with a profound address by Maqsood Ahmed Mansoor at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre. The convention, aimed at enhancing religious knowledge and fostering unity among community members, featured a theme focused on “Preventing World War Two” and emphasized the critical role of promoting […]