December 27, 2024 The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) is planning significant changes for the country’s national rugby players in 2025, according to President Ryan Dey. This follows an average performance by the national team at the Rugby America’s North (RAN) Sevens tournament in Trinidad and Tobago in November. Dey, a former national player turned […]
By Delicia Janneire – December 27, 2024 The National Communications Network (NCN) is nearing the completion of its transition to digital broadcasting, with infrastructure and transmission upgrades now 80% finished. This transition, which has been underway for the past three years, is set to position Guyana as a leader in digital media within the Caribbean. […]
By Kimberly Giddings & Kester Pompey – December 26, 2024 As the Christmas rush winds down, vendors along Regent Street reflect on this year’s holiday sales. While many of them report slower business than anticipated, they remain grateful for the sales they made and are hopeful for better opportunities in the New Year. One vendor, […]
By Josiah Williams – December 26, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 6 and the New Amsterdam Hospital marked Christmas Day with the arrival of several newborns, including a set of twins, and the distribution of hampers to the mothers. Ashley Hinds, a new mother, was originally expecting her twin boys in early […]
By Jacquey Bourne – December 26, 2024 The Linden Hospital Complex celebrated Christmas Day with the arrival of a bouncing baby boy, born at 12:14 PM to Reanna Mason of Kwakwani. The baby boy, weighing 2.950 kg, is Mason’s second child. In addition to the birth at Linden Hospital, a second mother, 29-year-old Jill Fredericks […]
By Saskia Warrick – December 26, 2024 In a generous show of commitment to the elderly care sector, President Irfaan Ali donated one million dollars to the Dharm Shala, Home of Benevolence, during the institution’s annual Christmas Day Luncheon. This donation, aimed at enhancing the care and facilities for the elderly, comes as part of […]
December 26, 2024 In a heartwarming Christmas gesture, two single mothers were presented with the keys to their newly built homes in Cummings Lodge and Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, as part of the Men on Mission (MOM) program. The initiative continues to make a profound impact on vulnerable families across Guyana, offering a renewed […]
December 26, 2024 Raydon Krammer, the Most Valuable Player of the KFC Goodwill International Football Tournament, is poised to fulfill a lifelong dream by securing a football scholarship with a Brazilian club. Krammer played a pivotal role in helping Chase Academy clinch the championship title, and now, his football aspirations are taking him to Brazil, […]
By Celestine Chacon – December 26, 2024 Guyanese from all walks of life gathered at State House on Christmas Eve for a vibrant and festive celebration known as the ‘Christmas Cheer,’ an event organized by President Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali. The gathering featured an impressive display of cultural performances, showcasing the nation’s […]
December 26, 2024 The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) welcomed six Christmas babies—three girls and three boys—on Christmas Day, marking a special occasion for the families and staff alike. The first baby, a girl, was delivered at 1:07 AM via C-section, followed by the second delivery shortly after. In keeping with her annual tradition, First […]