A public awareness conference was conducted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, focusing on educating secondary and tertiary level students about the Venezuela-Guyana border controversy. The event aimed to provide insights into the historical significance of the dispute and enhance public awareness among students. Public Service Minister Sonia Parag addressed the conference, emphasizing the gravity […]
In a continued effort to raise awareness and engage the youth in understanding the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, a panel discussion and public awareness session were conducted at The Bishops’ High School. Students from various schools, including Brickdam, Lodge, St. Roses High, and Campbeville Secondary Schools, participated in the event. The panelists for this session included […]
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully performing a kidney transplant on a seven-year-old girl, Angelica Soamnauth. This makes her the youngest patient in the Caribbean to undergo such a procedure, breaking the weight limit barrier of 20kg. Angelica was diagnosed with the final stage of kidney failure last year […]
Citizens are actively participating in an awareness campaign to defend the Essequibo Region against Venezuela’s claim.. The Bumper Sticker initiative is part of a comprehensive effort to highlight and defend the Essequibo Region. It is one of several measures initiated to address the threats faced from Venezuela. The campaign aims to raise awareness and garner […]
In a historic event, the Guyanese flag, the Golden Arrowhead, was proudly hoisted atop Pakaraima Mountain for the first time. Located in southwestern Guyana, the mountain borders northern Brazil and eastern Venezuela. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Brigadier Omar Khan, and other officials […]
Evelyn Ramroop celebrated her 100th birthday on November 23, 2023, at her Palmyra home with close family and friends. Born in Rose Hall Town on the Corentyne, Ramroop grew up in Port Mourant before moving to Palmyra, where she was involved in rice cultivation. Her daughter, Dhanwattie Persaud, shared that her mother enjoys simple pleasures […]
Guyana has made significant progress in utilizing funds earned from the sale of carbon credits for development, particularly in Amerindian communities. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo provided an update, stating that 500 projects are currently under implementation across 242 Amerindian communities, utilizing 15% of the Carbon Credit funds paid in the first year. The government has […]
Guyana is set to participate in the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates with a focus on two major issues. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo highlighted that the country will advocate for the role of forests in achieving net zero and support a just transition from fossil fuel to […]
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud has categorically stated that there are no immediate plans to close any border crossings, aiming to alleviate concerns circulating among the public. Persaud emphasized that daily life should proceed without disruption, assuring that there are no intentions to impede routine activities along the borders. In an interview with the state television […]
In collaboration with the region’s Road Safety Committee, the Division Ten Traffic Department organized a rally to mark the culmination of Road Safety Month. The event, which took place from the Linden Technical Institute to the Retrieve Hard Court, featured students from various primary and secondary schools participating in a march with slogans reflecting the […]