By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 2, 2024 The New Amsterdam Recreational Park in Region Six came alive with the spirit of the season on Wednesday during the Regional Democratic Council’s Annual Christmas Village Light-Up and Toy Distribution. Thousands of residents gathered for the festive event, which has become a cherished tradition in the region. Minister of Finance […]
By Jacquey BourneDecember 2, 2024 The Wismar Market in Linden is set to receive a long-anticipated automated teller machine (ATM), with construction expected to commence shortly. This development follows commitments made in 2023 by Banks DIH and Citizens Bank Guyana Limited to install an ATM at the location. Speaking during a recent ceremony at the […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 2, 2024 The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has issued a strong warning to students, urging them to stop sharing nude photos and videos of themselves. She highlighted the emotional and social harm caused by such actions and called for greater responsibility in the use of devices with cameras. Through a statement […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 2, 2024 Eighty-two students have successfully graduated from the Ministry of Health’s Clinical and Technical Training program, marking a significant boost to Guyana’s healthcare sector. The ceremony, held in the Atlantic Ballroom at Pegasus Suites, celebrated their transition into the country’s growing medical workforce. The graduating cohort included 25 X-ray technicians, 28 […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 30, 2024 A Record Chance Inc. has officially launched the second edition of its Sprint Camp, a key program aimed at unlocking the full potential of young athletes. This year’s camp is set to take place on Saturday at Banks DIH Thirst Park and is open to the public. With […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 29, 2024 The stage is set for an exciting finale as the top two basketball teams in the country, North Ruimveldt Ravens and Victory Valley Royals, prepare to clash in the grand finale of the Guyana Basketball Federation’s (GBF) Elite 16 knockout tournament. After four weeks of intense competition, the […]
By Travis Seymour | November 30, 2024 Two of Guyana’s top Olympic sprinters, Emanuel Archibald and Jasmine Abrams, were honored at the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) Senior Awards ceremony held on Thursday evening at Castellani House. The event recognized outstanding achievements in sports for the year 2023. Archibald, a two-time Olympian, was crowned Sportsman of […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 29, 2024 The government of Guyana has officially broken ground for a new state-of-the-art hospital in Kato, Region Eight, in a move that President Irfaan Ali describes as an “explosion of development” for the region. This new facility is set to replace the current hospital and is expected to be […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 29, 2024 The Guyana Learning Channel (GLC) is advancing into the digital era with two major initiatives aimed at revolutionizing educational access across the country. These developments were announced during a recent episode of Education Spotlight. By the end of the year, GLC will launch a mobile app available on […]
By Radha Motielall | November 28, 2024 PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has brushed aside the ongoing complaints from the opposition regarding the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), labeling them as the “usual” election tactics. In a press conference at Freedom House, he emphasized that GECOM today, just as in 2015 when the opposition won […]