The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) is shifting its focus to the 2028 and 2032 Olympic cycles, aiming to provide enhanced support for athletes to achieve greater success on the international stage. During a press conference, GOA President Godfrey Munroe outlined plans to reset the Olympic program and engage with relevant groups to create new initiatives […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has commissioned a new pump station at Adventure Village, Corentyne, designed to drain over 6,000 acres of farmland in Region Six. The $446 million project is set to enhance the region’s drainage system, improving water management along the coast. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, who attended the commissioning, emphasized that the […]
In preparation for the 2025 budget, Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud and the Regional Education Officer of Region Six met with head teachers from nursery, primary, and secondary schools to discuss their schools’ needs and priorities. The discussions aimed to give educators a platform to voice their concerns and ensure their schools’ requirements are reflected […]
The National Clean-up Exercise kicked off early in Linden, Region 10, with widespread participation from local organizations and residents. The initiative, spearheaded by Regional Executive Officer Dwight John, saw a large turnout as communities actively engaged in efforts to enhance the town’s cleanliness. John noted the enthusiasm of participants and highlighted that this marks the […]
Residents of Region Six, along with various government agencies, participated in the National Clean-up Exercise, focusing on enhancing the environment across several communities. The initiative was led by Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud and Deputy Regional Executive Officer Mary Samwaroo in New Amsterdam. Persaud emphasized that this clean-up effort is part of a regular, monthly […]
The ENet Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships will officially commence on August 18 at the Georgetown Club National Racquet Centre. The week-long tournament will feature top squash players from Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, the Cayman Islands, and Bermuda, competing for regional honors. Ramon Chan-A-Sue, President of CASA, expects a high level […]
The Guyana U-14 National Football Team faced a tough defeat in their second match of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ Challenge Series on Saturday, losing 6-2 to Barbados at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago. Despite goals from Nyron Barrow and Jadan Christian, Guyana struggled to mount a comeback after Barbados took […]
The 2024 edition of the Winfield Braithwaite Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Tournament commenced on Friday at the National Gymnasium, with some of the region’s best young boxers competing over three nights of action. Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) President Steve Ninvalle underscored the importance of the tournament in fostering the development of young athletes. He expressed […]
A national cleanup exercise was held today across Georgetown as part of efforts to enhance the city’s cleanliness and beauty. Residents and volunteers turned out in large numbers to support the initiative, which focused on removing garbage from key areas throughout the capital. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill, who participated in the cleanup, stressed the […]
Emergency repair works have commenced on the Triumph/Mon Repos bridge along the Rupert Craig Highway. The project is being undertaken by China Railway First Group, Inc., with a five-day timeframe for completion. The repairs started last night and were inspected today by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. The repair works are focused on the southern […]