February 21, 2025 Everest Cricket Club hosted a ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the achievements of several national athletes, including three senior cricketers and two table tennis players. The event recognized the contributions of these athletes to sports in Guyana. Among the honorees was Guyana Harpy Eagles opening batsman, Matthew Nandu, who made his debut […]
February 21, 2025 The Ministry of Health will launch a new universal healthcare voucher program in Linden, Region 10, in March 2025. This initiative aims to provide citizens with the opportunity to undergo medical tests at both private and public health facilities, ensuring access to essential baseline health data. In addition to the new universal […]
By Na’Asia BristolFebruary 21, 2025 The University of Guyana (UG) has marked a significant milestone in dental education with the official opening of its new Dental Training Clinic and Laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility, designed to enhance the training of dental students, now accommodates up to 15 students, a notable increase from the previous capacity of […]
By Na’Asia BristolFebruary 21, 2025 Sergeant Quincy Lacon, better known by his stage name “Ego,” emerged as the 2025 Senior Calypso Monarch after an electrifying performance of his hit song, “Nah Trade Guyana.” His powerful delivery dethroned the previous year’s champion, OKC, as he claimed the prestigious title on Main Street, where the competition took […]
By Marlena WillieFebruary 21, 2025 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through its Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, conducted a specialized training session on Thursday focused on therapeutic responses to intimate partner violence. The workshop was held in collaboration with two U.S.-based experts—Dr. Charles Frazier, President and Clinical Coordinator for Domestic […]
February 21, 2025 The 2020 election fraud trial has officially resumed at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, with General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo urging citizens to follow the proceedings closely. During a press conference on Thursday, Jagdeo emphasized the significance of the trial, stating that it would […]
By Kimberly GiddingsFebruary 21, 2025 Siemens Energy has been identified as the preferred company to manage and operate the power plant component of Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project in Wales. This follows the government’s Request for Proposals launched in 2024. Three companies—Siemens Energy of Germany, CH4 Systems of Puerto Rico, and Ethos Energy of Texas, USA—expressed […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 21, 2025 On the fourth day of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo engaged with young professionals, high school students, and university attendees in a youth forum focused on national development and opportunities in the oil and gas industry. The event, attended by hundreds of […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 21, 2025 The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the distribution period for the $100,000 cash grant, ensuring that eligible citizens can collect their payments beyond the initially specified dates. During a PNCR press conference today, Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul addressed concerns about the […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 21, 2025 The government remains committed to the completion of the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project despite ongoing challenges, including arbitration disputes and equipment delivery delays. At his weekly press conference on Thursday, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged that while the project has experienced setbacks, efforts are being made […]