By Kimberly Giddings & Kester Pompey – December 26, 2024 As the Christmas rush winds down, vendors along Regent Street reflect on this year’s holiday sales. While many of them report slower business than anticipated, they remain grateful for the sales they made and are hopeful for better opportunities in the New Year. One vendor, […]
By Josiah Williams – December 26, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 6 and the New Amsterdam Hospital marked Christmas Day with the arrival of several newborns, including a set of twins, and the distribution of hampers to the mothers. Ashley Hinds, a new mother, was originally expecting her twin boys in early […]
By Jacquey Bourne – December 26, 2024 The Linden Hospital Complex celebrated Christmas Day with the arrival of a bouncing baby boy, born at 12:14 PM to Reanna Mason of Kwakwani. The baby boy, weighing 2.950 kg, is Mason’s second child. In addition to the birth at Linden Hospital, a second mother, 29-year-old Jill Fredericks […]
By Saskia Warrick – December 26, 2024 In a generous show of commitment to the elderly care sector, President Irfaan Ali donated one million dollars to the Dharm Shala, Home of Benevolence, during the institution’s annual Christmas Day Luncheon. This donation, aimed at enhancing the care and facilities for the elderly, comes as part of […]
December 26, 2024 In a heartwarming Christmas gesture, two single mothers were presented with the keys to their newly built homes in Cummings Lodge and Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, as part of the Men on Mission (MOM) program. The initiative continues to make a profound impact on vulnerable families across Guyana, offering a renewed […]
December 26, 2024 Raydon Krammer, the Most Valuable Player of the KFC Goodwill International Football Tournament, is poised to fulfill a lifelong dream by securing a football scholarship with a Brazilian club. Krammer played a pivotal role in helping Chase Academy clinch the championship title, and now, his football aspirations are taking him to Brazil, […]
By Celestine Chacon – December 26, 2024 Guyanese from all walks of life gathered at State House on Christmas Eve for a vibrant and festive celebration known as the ‘Christmas Cheer,’ an event organized by President Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali. The gathering featured an impressive display of cultural performances, showcasing the nation’s […]
December 26, 2024 The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) welcomed six Christmas babies—three girls and three boys—on Christmas Day, marking a special occasion for the families and staff alike. The first baby, a girl, was delivered at 1:07 AM via C-section, followed by the second delivery shortly after. In keeping with her annual tradition, First […]
December 24, 2024 The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Christmas Tournament concluded in a thrilling final at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, on Sunday, showcasing the rising talent in the country’s table tennis scene. In the Men’s Singles, Shemar Britton emerged victorious, delivering a dominant performance against Krystian Sahadeo with scores of 11-3, 11-4, and […]
December 24, 2024 The Ministry of Sport has provided uniforms to the top 16 teams competing in the inaugural Kashif & Shanghai One Guyana National Futsal Championship. The presentation took place as the tournament reached its later stages, with matches now being played at the newly refurbished Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue. The […]