On the occasion of the 59th death anniversary of Michael Forde, the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) took the opportunity to honour his memory. Zulfikar Mustapha, the Executive Secretary of the Party, highlighted Forde’s significant contributions to democracy and freedom, making him one of the “Fallen Heroes” of the party. At the young age of […]
Residents of Berbice took a significant step towards legal ownership of their house lots in phase one of the Number 75 Village New Housing Scheme as they signed nearly 200 agreements of sale. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves, led the […]
The Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) launched its cricket camp on Monday at its Thomas Lands facility, providing an exciting opportunity for young cricketers between the ages of eight and 18. Both male and female participants are welcomed at the camp. The Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., addressed the camp’s attendees, encouraging them to absorb […]
District Nine, representing Upper Takatu, Upper Essequibo (Rupununi), emerged victorious in the Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours Inter-District competition. The reigning champions, District Ten (Linden), were defeated on their home turf on the Watooka Riverfront. Securing a total of 53 points, District Nine clinched the first-place prize of $200,000. Their impressive performance included victories in […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is calling for applications from individuals interested in pursuing a career as Medical Laboratory Technicians. Health Education Officer, Kim Bristol, announced that the Medical Laboratory Technician program has been condensed to enhance its efficiency without compromising the program’s quality. The newly designed one-year training program is a response to the […]
In an action-packed semi-final showdown at the Ministry of Education ground on Saturday, Dolphin Secondary and Excelsior Academy secured their spots in the final of the Georgetown leg of the Digicel Schools Football Championship. The first semi-final encounter showcased a closely contested battle between West Ruimveldt and Dolphin Secondary. Gerry Burnette of Dolphin scored a […]
The United States Southern Command’s Tradewinds 2023 exercise commenced on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Drill Square, Base Camp Ayanganna, with Guyana co-hosting the event for the third time. The exercise’s primary objective is to bolster the region’s capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises, while also enhancing regional training and refining […]
The Acme Housing Scheme in Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, witnessed a momentous occasion as 49 families were granted land titles, providing them with peace of mind and the security of tenure. President Dr. Irfaan Ali personally handed over the titles during a ceremony on Friday afternoon. The house lots distributed in the Acme Housing Scheme […]
The Vreed-en-Hoop Shore base, overseen by Director Nicholas Deygoo of VEHSI, is poised to generate significant economic opportunities for the communities in and around Region Three. With Phase One of the project on track for completion by December this year, the artificial island of the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc has been successfully connected to the […]
…Joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Guyana Defence Force strengthens regional security cooperation The ongoing Exercise Tradewinds has launched a significant humanitarian medical outreach in Region Six, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Defence Force. Citizens in Skeldon and surrounding communities are benefiting from this outreach, […]