By Nakasia Logan In a bid to enhance the tourism and hospitality experience in Guyana, a British Virgin Islands-based Guyanese entrepreneur is spearheading efforts to revitalize training in bartending. Colin Campbell, also known as Remy, the proprietor of Riddim Up Bartending School in the BVI, has partnered with local businesses to provide a five-day training […]
Guyana and West Indies cricket legend, Sir Clive Lloyd, who is poised to receive the CARICOM community’s highest honor later this year, emphasized the pivotal role of sports in a nation’s development. Travis Seymour brings the report from an event commemorating the reunion of the 1983 Guyana Harrison Line Cup and Shell Shield Cup winners. […]
Residents of Orealla and Siparuta, located in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region, along with neighboring communities, are calling for urgent attention to address the thick smoke affecting the area. Angela Deviera, a resident of Orealla, expressed concerns about the challenging weeks her community has endured due to a mysterious white smoke that has been plaguing the […]
During a recent medical outreach hosted by Humanity First Guyana in collaboration with its USA arm, hypertension emerged as the top medical issue detected among Guyanese. Hypertension, known as the number one risk factor for death globally, affects over 1 billion people worldwide. In Guyana, it ranks among the leading causes of death, particularly among […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill emphasized the importance of cooperation from utility companies for the successful implementation of infrastructure projects in the capital. During site visits yesterday, Minister Edghill highlighted the necessity of collaboration with utility companies to ensure the completion of infrastructure works in the city. He specifically mentioned ongoing projects at Kingston Wharf […]
Guyana’s senior chess team, led by national champion Taffin Khan, maintained their flawless record in the CARICOM Classic Chess Tournament, securing another impressive victory on Tuesday evening at the Ramada Princess Hotel. Taffin Khan showcased his unbeatable form, securing yet another victory for Guyana by defeating Suriname’s Shaief Chashawa in the fourth round of the […]
The Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, emphasized the importance of data collection in combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) during the handover of Information Technology equipment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Tracy provides the details. The equipment, including computers, tablets, headsets, speakers, and printers, donated under the Spotlight Initiative, was […]
In an exhilarating display of batting prowess, Christopher Barnwell stole the spotlight with a remarkable innings of 133 runs in the GISE Star Party Rental and Trophy Stall First Division Two-day tournament held at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) in Georgetown. Under clear skies at the DCC ground, the Muslim Youth Organization (MYO) took the […]
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Plaffiana Millington and Niya Latchman led the Guyana women’s cricket team to victory over the Leeward Islands in their first match of the Cricket West Indies CG Women’s Super 50 tournament. The showdown unfolded at the St Paul’s Sports Complex in St. Kitts and Nevis, where the […]
The inaugural CARICOM Classic Chess tournament kicked off at the Ramada Princess Hotel, presenting Guyana with a challenging start to their campaign. Guyana, fielding both junior and senior teams as the host nation, encountered losses against formidable opponents from Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica on Monday. In the opening round, Guyana’s senior team, led by […]