By Delicia Janneire | November 21, 2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited several key monuments in Georgetown today, reaffirming the deep-rooted cultural bond between India and Guyana. His visit included stops at the Indian Arrival Monument and the Mahatma Gandhi statue, both symbols of the shared history and heritage between the two nations. Accompanied by […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 21, 2024 A total of 25 females and one male from Mainstay Whayaka, Region Two, have successfully completed the Ministry of Human Services’ WINN (Women’s Innovation and Nurturing Network) Programme, gaining certification in Garment Construction and Business Management. The group underwent a comprehensive 12-day training that covered essential skills such […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 19, 2024 Michael Alphonso, an Under-19 squash sensation, made waves in the 2024 Stena Drilling Skill Level Tournament by defeating national champion Nicholas Verwey in a thrilling match. Alphonso, who faced the top-seeded Verwey in the Category A Rough Necks, made a remarkable comeback after losing the first set. He […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 19, 2024 Nathan Bishop delivered a masterclass in batting, leading Georgetown to an emphatic 292-run victory over the Select Eleven in the opening round of the Demerara Cricket Board’s Inter-Association Under-15 50-over cricket competition. The match was held at the Queen’s College Cricket Ground. Bishop’s commanding knock of 140 runs […]
By Travis Seymour | November 19, 2024 Steve Ninvalle has been re-elected as President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) for another four-year term during the organization’s annual general meeting and election of office bearers. The event took place recently at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue. Ninvalle will continue to lead a team […]
By Travis SeymourNovember 19, 2024 Three professional bodybuilders, including Emmerson Campbell, Hannah Rampersaud, and Nichola Albert, are set to take the stage at the highly anticipated Mr. Guyana Senior Bodybuilding Classic, scheduled for December 1st at the Olympic House Hall in Liliendaal. This marks the first time the event will be held at this venue, […]
By Saskia WarrickNovember 19, 2024 For the first time in its history, Guyana has surpassed the 700,000-tonne mark for milled rice, a significant milestone that highlights the dedication of local farmers and the effectiveness of interventions in the agricultural sector. Farmers have already harvested over one million tonnes of paddy, with approximately 15,000 acres still […]
By Saskia WarrickNovember 19, 2024 The Ministry of Education’s Book Distribution Unit (BDU) is transforming education in Guyana by ensuring that every child, from nursery to secondary school, has access to high-quality learning resources. The initiative aims to provide textbooks for all 36 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects and beyond, reaching even the most remote […]
By Nakasia LoganNovember 19, 2024 The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has filed 21 additional charges against Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, bringing the total allegations against him to a staggering sum of $100 million in financial crimes. Brutus was detained upon his arrival at SOCU’s headquarters this morning, a visit initially intended to […]
By Kimberly GiddingsNovember 19, 2024 The increasing number of road accidents involving young people has become a pressing concern, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Addressing the issue during a Road Safety Public Education Awareness Motorcade on Sunday, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn emphasized the alarming rate of fatalities among young road users. As […]