In light of World Diabetes Day, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Dave Persaud has raised concerns about the high prevalence of diabetes in Guyana. Dr. Persaud is urging the public to proactively visit their local healthcare facilities for diabetes screening. The alarming number of diabetic patients in Guyana is coupled with an increase in other chronic […]
In a significant development for the Matarkai sub-district of Region One, the government’s Hinterland Housing Programme is set to construct thirty houses, according to Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. The housing project will be implemented in 4 Mile, Arakaka, and Canal Bank, fulfilling a commitment to enhance the standard of living and foster […]
In the latest fixtures of the Limacol Secondary School football league, Santa Rosa and Chase Academy faced tough challenges but managed to keep their unbeaten records intact. Chase Academy currently leads the standings after four rounds with a perfect record of four wins, accumulating 12 points. Bartica, Carmel, and Santa Rosa follow closely with 9 […]
The Centre for Local Business Development has initiated a series of outreaches in Region Six to educate businesses and individuals about projects and opportunities in both the private and public sectors. The goal is to empower residents of Berbice to benefit from the economic growth and development happening in the region. Director of the Centre […]
In a crucial development at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Guyana’s legal representative, Paul Reichler, presented evidence of military aggression by Venezuela and called on the court to urgently implement provisional measures, including halting the upcoming December 3 referendum. Reichler argued that Venezuela’s referendum is a crucial part of its plan to breach international […]
In a solemn ceremony, Region 10 observed Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 12, honoring the memory of more than 700 British Guianese officers and soldiers who courageously fought in Egypt, France, Belgium, and East Africa during World Wars I and II. The traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph served as a poignant tribute to the […]
In a thrilling start to the ExxonMobil/New Era Entertainment FUTSAL Tournament, 20 teams descended upon the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden, vying for a cash prize of one million dollars and an equivalent amount for a community project of their choice. The tournament, inaugurated on Friday, has already proven to be a spectacle of goals […]
Over one billion dollars in contracts have been signed for road works in Region Seven, with over 27 kilometers of roads set to be constructed. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. The contracts, totaling 17, will contribute to the development of infrastructure in the region. Minister Edghill urged the contractors […]
Renowned international cricket commentator Joseph “Reds” Pereira has arrived in Guyana to conduct a much-anticipated commentators’ workshop at the Bourda cricket ground pavilion. The long-awaited workshop, themed ‘Taking it to another level,’ aims to enhance the skills of participants in the field of commentary. The workshop will feature addresses from Chairman of the National Sports […]
As the countdown to Guyana’s largest trade fair and exposition, GuyExpo, enters its final stages, the National Exhibition Centre in Sophia is abuzz with activity. With less than 48 hours remaining for Guyana’s premier exposition, GuyExpo, individuals and businesses are hustling to secure spots for the four-day event. The Sophia Exhibition Centre is fully prepared […]