Over 50 hernia surgeries were performed successfully at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) within a three-day period over the Caricom Holiday weekend. The surgeries were conducted by a team of three U.S surgeons and supported by 18 local doctors. The procedures took place from July 1st to July 3rd and involved the utilization of […]
Contracts totalling eighty million dollars were signed on Monday for the construction of two training facilities in Region Six. The selected locations for these facilities are New Amsterdam and Corriverton. NK Enterprise Inc. has been awarded the contract for the construction of the training facility in New Amsterdam, with an estimated cost of 44 million […]
Infinity Tech emerged as the winner of the Office of the Prime Minister’s Innovation Challenge, surpassing 12 other teams to secure the top spot. As the winners, Infinity Tech will have the opportunity to develop their concept into a scheduling application. The team highlighted that their application aims to promote collaboration among stakeholders and has […]
OneShot International, a US-based company, will be participating in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Investment Conference for the second time this year. The company is encouraging other SMEs to join the conference, highlighting the potential for networking and collaboration across various industries. Renato Archer, the CEO of OneShot International, stated that their team aims […]
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, […]