The Tactical Services Unit (TSU) has emerged as the standout contingent in the Guyana Police Force’s 185th annual route march, held recently in Georgetown. With a record-breaking participation of 28 contingents and over two thousand personnel, this year’s parade marked the largest in the force’s history. The TSU showcased exceptional discipline and coordination, securing the […]
By Eric Collymore The West Indies men’s cricket team is gearing up to take on their English rivals in a highly anticipated three-match series starting on July 10 at Lord’s. As part of their preparation, the Windies recently contested a drawn warm-up match against England’s First-Class Counties Select XI at Kent County Cricket Ground. Assistant […]
By Eric Collymore The highly anticipated KFC Summer Showdown officially began over the weekend, promising to revolutionize the landscape of table tennis tournaments in Guyana. Hosted by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), the event commenced with competitors across the Under 15, Under 19, and Senior categories vying for top honors. Organizer Chelsea Edghill of Edge […]
Doreen Yansen, aged 79, achieved her long-held aspiration of owning a home in Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, thanks to the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. The MoM team handed over a newly constructed two-bedroom, 20×30 single-story house equipped with essential utilities to Yansen. After applying for a house lot in 1974 and facing multiple challenges, […]
By Delicia Janneire With less than a month remaining until the highly anticipated International Building Expo 2024, over 85% of booths have already been allocated, reflecting strong interest from companies eager to showcase their products and services. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, recently conducted a walkthrough of the venue at the National Stadium […]
By Tyriq Walters Edge Sports Management (ESM) has launched its inaugural KFC ESM Table Tennis Summer Showdown tournament, offering over one million Guyana dollars in prizes. Spearheaded by Olympian Chelsea Edghill and supported by KFC Guyana, the event has kicked off with great enthusiasm from junior athletes like Thuraia Thomas, Jasmine Billingy, and Malachi More. […]
By Tyriq Walters Linden is gearing up for the third edition of the ExxonMobil Inter-District Kayaking competition, scheduled to take place on July 13 at the Watooka Guest House. Tournament organizer Deon Anderson has assured supporters of an event filled with high levels of competitiveness and excitement. Anderson expressed confidence in the preparations, noting that […]
By Tyriq Walters The inaugural Under 23 Club Championship organized by the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) has concluded on a high note, with President Jermaine Slater expressing satisfaction and outlining plans to establish the league as an annual event. President Slater emphasized the tournament’s success, attributing it to effective partnerships forged with both the […]
Eleven-year-old Tavion Hunte of Watooka Day Primary School has emerged as the top performer in Region Ten at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), securing 501 marks and earning a coveted place at Queen’s College. Tavion, who aspires to become a cardiologist, expressed his anticipation of passing for his first-choice school but was pleasantly […]
By Saskia Warrick St. George’s High School, which was devastated by fire in 2022, will undergo a transformation into a specialized School of Sciences starting this September. Education Minister Priya Manickchand announced this initiative, aimed at nurturing students’ interests in medical sciences who may not have qualified for top-tier or list A schools. This new […]