The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) is gearing up to send the country’s top pugilists to the 1st World Olympic Qualifiers in Italy and the prestigious Youth World Boxing Cup in Montenegro. This presents a significant opportunity for Guyana’s Olympic prospects to secure their spots at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Desmond Amsterdam, Keevin Allicock, and […]
Veteran cricket commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has once again raised concerns over Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) delay in announcing a new selection panel for the men’s senior team. Perreira’s remarks come in the wake of Roland Butcher’s departure from the Desmond Haynes-led senior selection panel for the West Indies men’s teams, as his contract was […]
In an electrifying showcase of strength and skill, the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) held its national novices and junior championship at Saint Stanislaus College on Sunday. The event witnessed remarkable performances, with several athletes smashing records and making their mark in the powerlifting arena. Norman Brady and Junior Romeo Hunter emerged as standout lifters […]
by Travis Seymour The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has embarked on a transformative journey to elevate the country’s football prowess on the international stage through the implementation of a comprehensive high-performance program. Supported by FIFA’s talent development scheme, the GFF initiated the local elite high-performance program following approval in October 2023 and a substantial funding […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou In Linden, the National Clean-up Exercise garnered significant support from both the public and private sectors, marking a growing initiative according to Regional Executive Officer Dwight John. As the morning fog enveloped Linden, community members were actively engaged in cleaning the town as part of the massive clean-up campaign under the theme […]
By Royan Abrams Prime Minister Ret. Brigadier Mark Phillips emphasized the significance of a well-trained local workforce in driving Guyana’s tourism sector during the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of the first modern state-of-the-art Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute. The ceremony marked the commencement of construction on the US$7.2M institute located at Port Mourant on […]
By Travis Seymour At the World Aquatics Championship in Doha, Qatar, Guyana’s top female swimmer Aleka Persaud faced another challenging day in the pool, failing to secure a podium finish. In the 50-meter freestyle heat 6, Persaud, ranked number 2, finished with a time of 28.60 seconds. However, she fell short as Bolivia’s Adriana Giles […]
By Nakasia Logan Women in business are spearheading efforts to advocate for gender equality and policy changes in development, led by prominent woman leader and economist, Natasha Gaskin Peters. At a recent ceremony held at the Cara Lodge, eight women celebrated their remarkable achievements in business growth under the Accelerate Her Programme. The occasion marked […]
By Josiah Williams In a recent interview with Newsweek Inc. in New York, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized the urgent need to address the long-term effects of war and conflict on food security and the environment. As Guyana assumes the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council, President Ali underscored the importance of placing greater […]
By Josiah Williams A new $2.3 million bandstand has been officially commissioned in the Guyana National Park, offering families, visitors, and fitness enthusiasts a fresh spot for relaxation and recreation. Located near the Carifesta Avenue entrance of the park, the bandstand was constructed through a collaboration between Global Healthcare Supplies, Essential Care Pharmacy, and the […]