The Guyanese government has officially initiated the construction of the new Brickdam Police Station with a groundbreaking ceremony. The 12-storey edifice, estimated at 28.1 million US dollars, is a collaborative project between R Bassoo and Sons Consulting Company and a Kwang Jain Group company from China. The construction is expected to be completed within 30 […]
Monedderlust Football Club pulled off a surprise win over Slingerz FC, securing a place in the Guyana Football Federation’s Elite League. The match took place at the Ministry of Education Ground as part of the Elite League promotional play-off. In the final, Monedderlust took an early lead with a Brentnol Frank strike in the 4th […]
Residents of Linden expressed their anticipation and gratitude following the signing of the contract for the construction of a new four-lane Wismar/Mackenzie bridge. The new infrastructure is set to replace the existing one-lane bridge commissioned in 1967. The residents believe that the new bridge will significantly alleviate traffic congestion and pave the way for key […]
Education Minister Priya Manickchand shared her expectations for the upcoming 2024 national budget, expressing her aim to achieve universal secondary education through the construction of more secondary schools. The minister highlighted specific areas, including Mazaruni, where the construction of secondary schools is crucial for improving access to secondary education. Minister Manickchand expressed optimism that the […]
Education Minister Priya Manickchand commenced the Easter Term with a visit to Providence Primary School, emphasizing the importance of constant evaluation during the reopening of each school term. While acknowledging that not all schools achieved a smooth reopening, Minister Manickchand affirmed that the majority of schools were operational. She emphasized the need for more comprehensive […]
In a thrilling finale of the “One Guyana King and Queen of the Sand Football” tournament, DC Ballers emerged victorious in the men’s category, defeating LA Ballers 2-1. In the tense contest, an early own-goal by LA Ballers gave DC Ballers a one-nil advantage. Despite several attempts by LA Ballers to level the score, including […]
In the inaugural tri-nation championship basketball series, Guyana secured a victory in their final match against French Guiana, finishing third overall. Led by senior national player Shelroy Thomas, who contributed 16 points, Guyana emerged strong against their French Guiana counterparts. At halftime, Guyana led by six points with a score of 46-40. In the second […]
Chelsea Edghill, the lone Olympian for Guyana and the English-speaking Caribbean in table tennis, is gearing up for a potential second Olympic appearance at the upcoming Summer Games in Paris. With the Olympics scheduled from July 26 to August 11, Edghill faces a tight timeline as she strives to qualify for the multi-sport event. Returning […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced during a press conference that the government is not in a hurry to sell Guyana’s remaining carbon credits, despite significant interest from various markets. Currently, 70 percent of Guyana’s carbon credits are attracting attention, and the government aims to explore the available opportunities before finalizing any agreements this year. […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is seriously considering the construction of a fixed bridge across the Berbice River to accommodate the anticipated economic expansion. The announcement was made during the sod-turning ceremony for the New Amsterdam hospital. President Ali mentioned that discussions are underway with the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated regarding the […]