By Josiah Williams Addressing the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized the critical role of the organization in tackling various pressing issues across the region. President Ali underscored the multitude of challenges faced by the Latin America and Caribbean region, including […]
By Josiah Williams In commemoration of the Dominican Republic’s 180th Independence anniversary, Guyana has reiterated its commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two nations for mutual advancement. During ceremonies marking the occasion, Prime Minister Mark Phillips extended congratulations to the Dominican Republic, emphasizing the enduring and fruitful relationship shared between the two countries. He underscored […]
Ariel Adamas and Trinity Greaves showcased stellar performances on Friday during the Guyana Hockey Board’s Under 14 Indoor Developmental League at the Queen’s College auditorium. Queen’s College, making their debut in the development championship sponsored by Kellogg’s, faced a tough challenge from the experienced Hiker’s Hockey Club Junior Jets. Amya Norville opened the scoring, followed […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The Culture, Youth, and Sport Ministry revealed the winners of the prestigious Guyana Prize for Literature 2023 awards during a special ceremony at the National Cultural Centre. The competition featured four categories: fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. In the fiction category, Michael Jordan’s “Girl in the Pink Pleated Skirt” secured the first-place […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon In an effort to support citizens in building their homes, 38 residents from Region Seven received steel and cement subsidy vouchers during a housing outreach event held at the Bartica Community Centre Ground. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, emphasized the importance of the steel and cement initiative, designed to assist […]
By Samuel Gillis A new outdoor gym, open to the public free of charge, has been inaugurated at the National Park in Georgetown. Commissioned on Thursday, the facility was unveiled by First Lady Arya Ali, in collaboration with the Protected Areas Commission and sponsored by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited. This outdoor gym is the first […]
By Royan Abrams A devastating fire on Saint John’s Street in New Amsterdam, Berbice, has left four individuals homeless after it destroyed two buildings and extensively damaged a third. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning, prompting a swift response from the Guyana Fire Service. Divisional Fire Officer Kirkland Harry informed […]
By Royan Abrams Efforts are underway to combat the rising number of dengue cases in Region Six, with the current count reaching 162. Regional Chairman David Armogan provided an update on the situation, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and preventive measures. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to the presence of mosquitoes, which […]
By Radha Motielall Earlier this week, the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) issued 7.14 million 2021 vintage carbon credits to Guyana, marking a significant milestone. Guyana now holds the world’s first carbon credits eligible for use by airlines, fulfilling the requirements for their inclusion in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s global emission reduction program (CORSIA) […]
The Guyana Police Force kicked off their Elite League season with a triumphant performance against Den Amstel on Thursday at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Center. In the lone match of day 3 in season 6 of the Elite League, the Guyana Police Force clashed with Den Amstel at the Providence ground. After a […]