Eric Collymore In the 2nd annual PPP/C Soesdyke, Timehri Highway Cluster Futsal Championship, Kuru Kururu ‘A’ demonstrated their prowess and emerged as champions. Facing off against Waiakabra in the final match of the tournament, Kuru Kururu ‘A’ secured victory with a first-half goal scored by Kevon Scott. This lone goal proved to be decisive, earning […]
By Tyriq Walters National squash players Joshua Verway and Michael Alphonso are gearing up for the Caribbean Squash Championship scheduled for July in the British Virgin Islands. Training diligently at the Georgetown Club Courts, Verway and Alphonso express their enthusiasm for the upcoming championship. Alphonso appreciates being selected for the tournament and is grateful for […]
By Tracy Liverpool Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips took the lead in organizing a cleanup exercise in Linden, marking preparations for the upcoming 58th Independence Day Anniversary flag-raising ceremony. Accompanied by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, Prime Minister Phillips joined forces with residents of Linden to clean up twelve communities, including the Mackenzie Sports […]
By Saskia Warrick The Sea and River Defence Bill has undergone significant amendments aimed at strengthening and enhancing the legislation to address present and future challenges. Video footage highlights the passage of the amended Bill, emphasizing the implementation of stiffer penalties for offenders. Given Guyana’s susceptibility to rising sea levels, the amendments focus on intensifying […]
By Royan Abrams The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) recently received a significant boost with the addition of specialized equipment aimed at desilting canals and outfall channels. This development is poised to positively impact the local community, especially farmers who depend on watercourses for agricultural activities. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, expressed his […]
By Leeron Brummel President Irfaan Ali embarked on early morning walkabouts in Ogle and Mon Repos, demonstrating his commitment to engaging directly with citizens and addressing their concerns. In Ogle, President Ali met with fisherfolk, listening attentively to their concerns. Approximately 35 boats, representing fisherfolk from Montrose and Better Hope, utilize the channel at Ogle […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The collaborative welding program between Nations School of Technology and the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) has garnered significant interest, with 650 individuals already registered and expectations of more than a thousand registrations by the closing date. The program, which offers three levels of training, aims to equip participants with essential […]
By Travis Seymour The Ministry of Sport and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) have taken decisive action against the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) following a series of unresolved issues. Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, has declared GASA non-compliant after meetings with GASA executives and local clubs and stakeholders revealed concerns. Among the issues […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan & Nakasia Logan Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, Tim Walz, has reiterated the United States’ backing for Guyana amidst escalating tensions with Venezuela over the Essequibo region. During an interview with Arick Wierson for Newsweek Magazine, Walz emphasized the importance of upholding global stability. Venezuela has persistently advanced its claims over […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan The government has directed $200 billion, equivalent to one-third of its earnings from the petroleum sector, towards the growth and development of the housing industry. This investment aims to make house lots more affordable for the public. General Secretary of the PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, provided these details during his weekly press […]