In its ongoing commitment to assisting vulnerable communities, Food for the Poor (FFTP) organized a public distribution drive, benefiting the residents of Festival City, North Ruimveldt, and the surrounding areas of Georgetown. During the distribution drive, over 800 hampers were provided to numerous families. The hampers consisted of essential items such as clothing, rice, flour, […]
Darius Ramsammy, Guyana’s leading bodybuilder and reigning Mr. Guyana, demonstrated his dominance on Sunday at the highly anticipated ‘Stage of Champions’ event organized by the Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, held at the Ramada Princess Hotel. After a hiatus since 2019, the event lived up to its hype, with approximately 25 athletes from Guyana, Grenada, […]
In an intense battle of wits at the Century 21 National Chess Championships held at Marian Academy, Alexander Zhang and Anaya Lall emerged as the champions in the U-16 category. Alexander Zhang showcased his exceptional skills, claiming the U16 Rapid Title. Throughout the tournament, he demonstrated his prowess by securing victories against Landon Mohabir, Ethan […]
In an effort to educate the younger generation about the disease that affected all of humanity from early 2020 until 2023, US-based Guyanese, Wendy Walker Jackson has written a book from her perspective of the pandemic. The Virus that Changed the World is a book written in an illustrated and poetic way, about a significant […]
In an exhilarating display of skill and teamwork, Buxton Secondary triumphed as the East Coast Demerara regional champions in the highly anticipated Digicel Schools Football Championship. Aided by the goals of Leon McFarlane and Ovid Brown, Buxton Secondary secured a well-deserved victory, earning themselves a coveted spot in the next round of the tournament. The […]
The West Indies suffered another disappointing batting display, leading to their elimination from World Cup contention for the first time in history. In the opening clash of the World Cup qualifier Super 6 stage, the Maroon Men lacked the motivation and resolve to mount a serious challenge against their Scottish counterparts. Sent in to bat, […]
Former national player turned coach, Vurlon Mills, launched the August camp of his Vurlon Mills Football Academy on Saturday, with support from fast food giant KFC. The camp, which will benefit children from the communities of Sophia and Buxton, will be held at the KFC Vlissengen Road location and it is scheduled to begin on […]
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) recently observed International Fisherfolk Day, placing a strong emphasis on the development of aquaculture. The government is actively working towards securing markets for fish and fish products in Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, and Eastern Caribbean countries. This important announcement was made to Guyanese fisherfolk during the observance on Friday. Recognizing […]
A traditional Drumhead Church Service on Saturday ushered in the Guyana Police Force’s 184th anniversary. The event, which marked the commencement of a month of activities planned by the GPF, saw the Prime Minister, Mark Phillips in attendance. It was held at the Police Officers Mess, Eve Leary. During the ceremony, sermons from the three […]
The Ministry of Labour hosted a vibrant Co-op Market Day on Saturday morning, marking the start of Cooperative Week observance under the theme “Building a sustainable future.” The event, held on the tarmac of the Ministry of Labour, provided a platform for various co-op societies to display a wide range of locally produced goods. Visitors […]