December 2, 2024 Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has announced that the much-awaited Titan Bowl 13 and Tertiary Knockout tournaments have been rescheduled to start on Friday, December 13. The games will now conclude on Monday, December 16. This adjustment was made following a request from the National Sports Commission to allow the One Guyana Futsal […]
December 2, 2024 Wednesday evening at the National Gymnasium was filled with exciting basketball action as the One Guyana Basketball League continued with two highly competitive matchups. The first game saw the Plaisance Guardians dominate the Black Caimans with an emphatic 81-53 victory. The Guardians’ fast-paced offense and relentless defense set the tone for the […]
By Tracy Romalho | December 2, 2024 On December 12, countries around the globe observed Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of equitable access to essential health services. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) focused on the critical need for financial protection to ensure health services […]
By Tracey Liverpool | December 2, 2024 The Linden Technical Institute (LTI) celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with its 61st Prize-Giving and Graduation Ceremony held at the Egbert Benjamin Conference Center. This year, the Institute graduated its largest class to date, with 225 students completing Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and Technical and Vocational Education […]
By Saskia Warrick | December 2, 2024 The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) have successfully reached a three-year wage and salary agreement, marking a significant development for sugar workers across the country. The agreement ensures that all sugar workers earning less than $100,000 per month will […]
By Saskia Warrick | December 2, 2024 Significant improvements in farm-to-market access roads are set to enhance agricultural productivity and connectivity in Region Two, with a focus on supporting local farmers. This was confirmed by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a visit to the region today. Addressing a meeting of farmers and residents in Anna […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan | December 2, 2024 The ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has strongly defended the recent public sector salary increases, which amount to an 80 percent rise over the past five years. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the PPP, responded to opposition criticism, calling their dismissal of the raises as a “pittance” […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 12, 2024 The Guyana Police Force (GPF) recently held its Annual End-of-Year Awards Ceremony at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary, to honor the dedicated service and significant achievements of its members throughout 2024. Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken addressed the gathering, outlining the Force’s progress in several key areas, […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 12, 2024 The Guyana Police Force (GPF) held its Annual Christmas Awards Ceremony at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary, on Thursday, recognizing the exceptional dedication and service of over 5,000 officers throughout 2024. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) stood out, earning high praise for its significant contributions to law […]
December 2, 2024 Public sector employees in Linden, Region Ten, have responded positively to the government’s recent announcement of salary increases and other benefits aimed at improving their livelihoods. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed on Tuesday that public servants would receive a 10% salary increase for 2024, with an additional 8% increase scheduled for […]