By Travis Seymour Guyana’s national rugby team, known as the ‘Green Machine,’ is poised to make a triumphant return to action in the Rugby Americas North 15’s championship later this month. The championship, the first to be held since the Covid-19 pandemic, will feature a revamped format introduced by regional body Rugby Americas North. In […]
By Tracey Liverpool Linden is set to undergo a transformative facelift as the Riverfront Development Sub-committee prepares for a clean-up exercise ahead of the town’s birth anniversary celebrations. The clean-up is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, starting at 5:00 am, with a focus on revitalizing the riverfronts of Wismar and Mackenzie. Led by committee members, […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana’s National Agriculture and Extension Institute (NAREI) is ramping up its hot pepper cultivation efforts with the installation of 25 additional shade houses. These shade houses will be dedicated to growing two varieties of hot peppers – bull nose and tiger teeth – to meet the demand of an already secured market […]
By Saskia Warrick Over 100 junior teachers, recent graduates from the Cyril Potter College of Education, are currently undergoing a comprehensive two-day workshop at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). The workshop aims to familiarize these educators with their primary roles, responsibilities, and guidelines within the education system. Teachers from nearly all primary […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Starbucks, the renowned American coffee company operating under Prestige Holdings Guyana, has inaugurated its newest store at MovieTowne Mall in Georgetown, marking its second location in the country within just one year. Store Manager Daniel Roberts expressed excitement over the successful opening, noting a significant turnout of eager customers on the first […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan In a significant development, the government has embraced the finalization of a report by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) concerning the contract awarded for the Belle Vue Pump Station on the West Bank Demerara. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh underscored the government’s dedication to accountability and transparency in public spending during a […]
By Samuel Gillis The Speaker’s Regional Youth Debating Competition in Region Six witnessed a spirited clash between the University of Guyana Tain Campus and the Golden Om Dharmic Youth Organization, with UG emerging victorious. The moot for debate centered on whether “internet access should be a fundamental human right.” Ugeeta Boodhram of the Golden Om […]
By Samuel Gillis The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) welcomes Dr. Julie Jailall as its newly appointed director, signaling a new chapter for the institution. Samuel Gillis sat down with her to discuss her vision for CPCE and plans for transformation. Dr. Jailall, previously involved in the college’s curriculum review, emphasizes the need for […]
By Nakasia Logan The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) is intensifying efforts to combat illegal housing transactions, with Minister Susan Rodrigues issuing a stern warning against such activities. Minister Rodrigues cautions house lot applicants against engaging in any illegal housing transactions, emphasizing that the ministry is diligently addressing applications. She urges individuals not to […]
By Nakasia Logan In recognition of Medical Laboratory Professional Week, healthcare institutions are shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked contributions of lab professionals to patient care. Medical laboratory professionals, including phlebotomists, technicians, and support staff, are an indispensable part of the healthcare team. While their work may go unnoticed by patients, it is essential for […]