By Delicia Janneire | December 4, 2024 The Guyana Fire Service is making significant strides in its operations, thanks to continued government investments in the emergency services sector. To further enhance firefighting efforts, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn revealed that training exchanges with other Caribbean countries are being considered. At the opening of the […]
By Tyriq Walters | December 2024 The North Ruimveldt Ravens emerged victorious in the Guyana Basketball Federation’s Elite 16 Knockout tournament, defeating the Victory Valley Royals in an intense match that stretched into the early hours of Sunday morning at the National Gymnasium. The Ravens, led by the dynamic duo of Shamar Huntley and Captain […]
By Travis Seymour | December 2024 Candidate Masters Taffin Khan and Aditi Joshi emerged victorious at the one-day President’s Cup Independence Day Chess Tournament, hosted by President Irfaan Ali at the Baridi Benab, State House. A total of 82 male and female players participated in the event. In the women’s category, Aditi Joshi, the country’s […]
By Reycia Nedd | December 3 2024 The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) officially launched its 2024-2025 year-end futsal tournament on Monday at the Retrieve Hard-court. The event was attended by association executives, sponsors, and club representatives. With two major football facilities in Linden currently under construction, this marks the second year the UDFA is […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 3, 2024 Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., is calling for increased culture tourism at the community level, particularly in the Amerindian villages of Orealla and Siparuta in Region Six. During a recent visit to these riverine communities, the Minister engaged with residents on ways to boost […]
By Kimberly Giddings | December 3, 2024 The Ministry of Labour is launching a two-year training program aimed at empowering women across Guyana with skills in solar panel repair and servicing of electrical appliances. The initiative, which will begin in January 2025, will see two women selected from each region to undergo intensive training, equipping […]
December 3, 2024 Guyana continues to face challenges in addressing the HIV epidemic, with over 10,000 individuals living with the virus, as reported during the World AIDS Day 2024 conference. The National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) shared that 334 new HIV cases have been recorded this year, a concerning trend, especially among males. Dr. Tariq […]
By Josiah Williams | December 3, 2024 The One Guyana Christmas Village on Main Street has officially opened, ushering in the festive season with a celebration of Guyanese culture, unity, and prosperity. Over 80 small and medium-sized businesses are participating in this year’s event, offering a variety of local produce, products, and cultural goods. President […]
By Josiah Williams | December 3, 2024 A groundbreaking biological inventory of the Aracai-Corentyne corridor in southern Guyana has been completed, revealing over 1,300 species of plants and vertebrates. Among the findings, 22 species are new records for Guyana, and 23 species may be new to science. The inventory, conducted over three weeks, was a […]
By Delicia Janneire | December 3, 2024 The festive spirit is alive and well as the annual ‘One Guyana Christmas Village’ attracts large crowds this holiday season. Located along Main Street Avenue, the village has become a hub for holiday shopping and entertainment, now complemented by a newly opened Christmas supermarket. Visitors can explore a […]