The Ministry of Culture is gearing up for Mashramani 2024, expecting it to be the grandest celebration of its kind in recent years. Andrew Tyndall, the Director of National Events at the Ministry, shared insights into the preparations, emphasizing the event’s magnitude and vibrancy. Mashramani 2024 is set to feature the largest road parade, showcasing […]
The construction of the new Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge across the Demerara River in Wismar, Linden, Region Ten, is set to begin in April, creating job opportunities for over 500 individuals. The project, undertaken in four phases, aims to enhance connectivity, alleviate traffic congestion, and promote trade between Guyana and Brazil. Dwight John, the Regional Executive Officer […]
Over 20 youths in Linden have seized the opportunity to pursue a maritime cadetship program offered by the Atlantic Alliance (AA) Maritime & Offshore Training Institute in collaboration with the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL). The cadetship program, which spans three years, aims to prepare participants for careers in the maritime and oil and […]
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is set to take place from February 19–22, 2024, with participation from over 21 countries. The event, which marks its third installment, will not only focus on the energy sector but will also cover 19 other sectors, providing diverse opportunities for discussions and collaborations. Kurt Baboolall, the […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), responded to a recent opinion piece critical of the budget, describing it as “misguided.” The article, published in Kaieteur News on January 25, questioned the government’s approach to a “minimum threshold” for a decent life in Guyana, particularly in the context of the […]
A fire of unknown origin has wreaked havoc in Corriverton, Berbice, destroying an upholstery shop and causing significant damage to a nearby hotel. The incident, which occurred just after 09:00, has left the proprietors of three businesses facing substantial financial losses. The upholstery shop, operated by 54-year-old Mahendra Persaud, reportedly caught fire in the lower […]
Around 70 individuals are currently participating in a comprehensive two-day training program focused on restorative justice. The initiative aims to modernize Guyana’s justice system, reduce prison overcrowding, and provide an alternative to imprisonment for non-serious crimes. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, emphasized the importance of these individuals as pioneers who will […]
Over the weekend, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged its senior developmental boxing championship at the National Gymnasium. Notable boxers, including Olympian Kevin Allicock, Emmanuel Sancho, and Emmanuel Pompey, recorded victories during the event as they seek qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers. Emmanuel Sancho of the Police force was awarded the title of […]
The celebration of Mashramani 2024 in Guyana has begun, and today marked the start of the Georgetown leg of the Mashramani competitions for schools at the National Cultural Centre. Day one of the competition witnessed primary schools with students aged 5 to 7 participating in categories such as Religious Belief, Fantasy, and Games, among others. […]
In the Guyana Hockey Board Bounty Farm and Antonio Grille’s One-Day Outdoor Hockey tournament held at the National Stadium Providence on Sunday, both Saints S’ Team and GBTI GCC Ladies emerged as champions in their respective categories. The Saints S’ Team faced a tough battle in the semifinal against club mates Saints Scorpions. The match […]