In the realm of intellectual sports, Guyana’s eight-member chess team showcased their strategic prowess at the Inter-Guiana Games 2023, securing a commendable second-place finish on the chess board. The competition featured teams from Suriname, French Guiana, and Guyana, each vying for supremacy in this mind-challenging discipline. Suriname emerged as the ultimate victor, clinching the gold […]
The Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) saw Guyana’s male and female basketball teams achieving commendable third-place finishes, securing bronze medals in their respective categories. In the men’s basketball competition, Guyana faced a tough challenge against French Guiana, resulting in a 96-70 loss. Despite an outstanding performance by Kelon Phillips, who scored a game-high 45 points, the locals […]
The National Accreditation Council recently conferred certificates of accreditation upon The College of Excellence, Management and Business, and The Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School. The ceremony, though simple, held significant importance as it recognized these institutions for providing world-class education. Dr. Marcel Hutson, Executive Director of the National Accreditation Council, expressed that […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips officially endorsed the Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action, aligning with the Government of Guyana’s commitment to securing a sustainable future for its children and youth. The signing ceremony, held on World Children’s Day, marks Guyana’s entry among the 42 countries advocating for children’s rights and climate action. The Children, […]
GuyExpo 2023, the country’s largest trade and investment exposition, concluded on Sunday, receiving praise from participating businesses for the exposure and networking opportunities it provided over the four-day event. Businesses lauded the return of GuyExpo after a seven-year hiatus, emphasizing the positive impact on recognition and audience engagement. Kezia Case, a representative from Luminous Manu. […]
In a dazzling display of beauty and talent, Joel Perry from Coverden was crowned the new Miss East Bank Queen during a weekend pageant that showcased the grace and charisma of contestants from various villages along the East Bank Corridor, including Diamond Grove and Ideal. The prestigious crown comes with the top prize of $500,000. […]
The diabetes programs in Guyana have witnessed substantial enhancement, thanks to significant investments and capacity-building interventions initiated by the government. Dr. Nandishaw Ramsingh, the Technical Officer for Diabetes, highlighted the positive strides made in diabetes care in a recent statement. The government allocated a substantial budget of 900 million dollars in the current fiscal year […]
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Guyana’s track and field team has taken center stage at the Inter-Guiana Games, securing an impressive collection of medals and solidifying their dominance in the competition. Following a remarkable performance on the opening day, where they amassed 21 medals, including 11 golds, Guyana continued to shine on day […]
Palmyra BPO is set to boost employment opportunities in Region Six with plans to hire over 300 Berbicians for its new call center facility. The job fair organized by Palmyra BPO attracted more than 200 individuals eager to secure positions at the recently constructed government-backed call center in Palmyra. Arnold Narain, a representative of Red […]
Hururu in Region Ten celebrated the delivery of solar panels on Friday as part of the government’s Solar Home Systems project. The initiative aims to distribute 30,000 solar home system units to households in hinterland, rural, and riverine communities across the country, working towards bridging the energy divide. Each system, including a 160-watt solar panel […]