By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 16, 2024 The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has achieved a milestone in 2024 by training over 400 officers through 30 diverse programs and implementing innovative initiatives aimed at professional development and operational enhancement. A notable initiative includes a partnership with the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), where 30 officers are currently […]
By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 16, 2024 Forty individuals in Region Three are now equipped with new skills and certifications after completing training programs offered by the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The graduation ceremony took place today, celebrating the achievements of participants trained in Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation and Electrical Installation. Nineteen graduates completed […]
By Eric CollymoreDecember 16, 2024 Bangladesh claimed their first-ever T20I victory on West Indies soil, defeating the hosts by seven runs in the opening match of their three-game series. The visitors were led by all-rounder Mahedi Hasan, whose performance with both bat and ball played a pivotal role in the win. Batting first, Bangladesh struggled […]
By Eric CollymoreDecember 16, 2024 The KFC Goodwill International School Football Tournament kicked off on Sunday at the Queen’s College and Ministry of Education grounds, with defending champions Clarendon College of Jamaica and last year’s runner-up Chase Academic Foundation making emphatic starts to their campaigns. Clarendon College faced Annai Secondary in their opening match at […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 16, 2024 The distribution of the $100,000 cash grant announced by President Irfaan Ali commenced today in Region Eight, benefiting residents of Mahdia, Princeville, and Campbelltown. The initiative was officially launched by Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai in Mahdia, where representatives from the Bank of Guyana facilitated the cashing of cheques […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 16, 2024 The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrated its 53rd annual Christmas caroling event, marking the start of the festive season with a night of music and togetherness. The event featured performances of classical Christmas hymns by the church’s youth and other members, showcasing their talents and spreading the holiday spirit. […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 16, 2024 Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, has urged young people in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight, to take proactive steps toward preparing for opportunities arising from new infrastructure projects in their communities. During a three-day outreach to the villages of Pennak, Kanapang, Arsawa, and Kurukubaru, the minister emphasized the importance […]
December 14, 2024 Day one of Titan Bowl XIII, hosted by Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG), delivered electrifying performances as secondary schools from across the country competed for top honors. The tournament, which has become a premier platform for youth basketball development, showcased skill and determination in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. In the girls’ […]
December 14, 2024 Two-time Olympic swimmer Aleka Persaud delivered a commendable performance at the World Aquatics Swimming Championship, which concludes on Sunday in Budapest, Hungary. The 18-year-old standout broke her own national 50-meter butterfly record earlier in the competition and wrapped up her final event on Saturday in the women’s 50-meter freestyle. Persaud, who holds […]
December 14, 2024 The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) successfully repaired a 12-inch water main in Georgetown after an intense overnight operation. The pipeline, located at the intersection of Aubrey Barker Road and Mandela Avenue, was damaged during ongoing works by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). The break, which occurred on Friday afternoon, disrupted water […]