Guyana bid farewell to four more soldiers who lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash, following a previous ceremony for the late Michael Charles. The first of the four ceremonies was held for Colonel Michael Shahoud at the Brickdam Cathedral, where President Dr. Irfaan Ali paid tribute to the fallen hero. Colonel Michael Shahoud […]
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) celebrated a prosperous year, marking significant achievements in fostering business partnerships and advancing the local business environment. At the 134th Annual Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner held at the Marriott Hotel, President Kester Hutson expressed the Chamber’s commitment to developing a vibrant and sustainable business sector in […]
In a somber ceremony, friends, family, and colleagues bid farewell to Brigadier Gary Arlington Beaton, MSM, who served the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with distinction. Brigadier Beaton, with a career spanning over three decades, was remembered for his extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment to service. Family members and colleagues shared heartfelt memories, emphasizing Brig. Beaton’s […]
West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell emphasized the importance of runs on the board after their second T20 win against England, securing a 10-run victory and taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in St George’s Grenada. Powell credited the bowlers for their performance in restricting England in their pursuit of 176 for victory. […]
The KFC-sponsored Goodwill International Football Series witnessed another day of intense football action as eight schools vied for regional supremacy. Overseas colleges, St Benedict from Trinidad and Clarendon College from Jamaica, secured comfortable victories alongside top local side Chase Academic Foundation. In the match between St Benedict and DC Caesar Fox Secondary School, the Trinidadian […]
In a thrilling culmination of school basketball for 2023, Youth Basketball Guyana is hosting the 12th Titan Bowl finals and the Tertiary Basketball Knockout tournament finals tonight. The intense battles promise an exciting conclusion to the basketball season. In the Titan Bowl XII semifinal on Thursday, Linden Technical Institute (LTI) secured a hard-fought victory against […]
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) is gearing up for the anticipated rainy season in the New Year. The authority is proactively taking measures to reinforce the Flood Embankment along the Abary River and clear channels, ensuring preparedness for potential heavy rainfall. Utilizing the dry season to their advantage, MMA/ADA aims to fortify […]
Ahead of President Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the General Secretary of the PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, asserts that a clear agenda was established by CARICOM. This statement comes in response to claims from the opposition that the government did not provide sufficient details about the […]
In light of the ongoing Guyana-Venezuela Controversy, which has heightened tension among Guyanese citizens, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mark Constantine, the Head of Psychological Services at the Mental Health Unit, emphasizes the critical importance of managing stress for maintaining mental well-being. Dr. Constantine provides valuable insights into effective stress management, particularly in high-stress situations. He advises […]
On Wednesday, a total of 163 Guyanese individuals marked the successful completion of their training at the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC), acquiring a diverse set of technical skills. The graduation ceremony took place at the National Cultural Centre, where the Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, addressed the graduates. Minister Hamilton urged the graduates to […]