By Tyriq WaltersDecember 21, 2024 The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is closing its 2024 season with the highly anticipated Christmas Table Tennis Tournament, scheduled for December 21-22 at the National Gymnasium. The tournament will feature over 40 players competing in three categories: Novice Open, C Class Open for Under-13 and Under-15 players, and B […]
By Nakasia LoganDecember 21, 2024 The holiday spirit is alive and well on Well Road North, Ruimveldt, as local resident and businesswoman Nichola Bailey-Inniss hosts the inaugural Christmas Extravaganza. The event, which kicked off on Friday, is set to continue until Christmas Eve, offering a festive mix of entertainment, shopping, and community bonding for residents […]
By Nakasia LoganDecember 21, 2024 With just four days until Christmas, Georgetown is buzzing with festive energy as last-minute shoppers flood the city streets and markets. Families are in a rush to gather the final ingredients for their holiday meals, from special meats for the traditional pepperpot to seasonal fruits and holiday gifts. The markets […]
By Jacquey BourneDecember 21, 2024 A total of 52 contracts, valued at $112.2 million, were signed on Friday at the Watooka Guest House for drainage and irrigation works in various communities across Region Ten. The contracts, facilitated by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), are part of the government’s efforts to enhance infrastructure and […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 21, 2024 The Christmas spirit was alive and well in Timehri last evening, thanks to the annual Toy Distribution and Santa Road Parade, a heartwarming event held in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, Arya Ali, and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. This marks the 14th edition of the Santa […]
By Travis SeymourDecember 20, 2024 Guyana’s Chase Academy and Trinidad’s St. Benedict College are set to face off for the prestigious KFC International Goodwill Secondary Schools Football title after securing victories in their semifinal matches on Friday at the Ministry of Education ground. In the first semifinal, St. Benedict College triumphed over Annai Secondary with […]
By Tyriq WaltersDecember 20, 2024 The Bangladesh cricket team completed a dominant series sweep against the West Indies in the T20 format with an impressive 80-run victory at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday evening. The win marked a successful conclusion to their Caribbean tour. Bangladesh, batting first, posted […]
By Travis SeymourDecember 20, 2024 The West Indies Women’s cricket team ended their T20 series against India with a 2-1 loss, and team captain Hayley Matthews believes the primary factor behind their defeat was poor execution. Matthews highlighted the need for more discipline in both batting and bowling moving forward. Speaking about the loss, Matthews […]
By Travis SeymourDecember 20, 2024 The long-awaited Horse Racing Authority Bill, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at shaping the future of horse racing in Guyana, was officially introduced on December 18. The bill marks a significant milestone for the sport, culminating after years of consultations and drafting. Industry stakeholders expressed enthusiasm over the potential […]
By Saskia WarrickDecember 20, 2024 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed strong disapproval and shock over the recent suspension of Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) President Mark Light and Second Vice President Julian Cambridge. The suspension, which was decided by the GTU’s General Council, follows a disagreement over an agreement made between the union and […]