By Nakasia LoganNovember 1, 2024 Diwali, the festival of lights, illuminated communities across Guyana as families and friends came together to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness. The warm glow of diyas lit up homes, mandirs, and neighborhoods, creating a vibrant atmosphere of hope, peace, and unity. The celebrations were marked by traditional rituals, […]
By Nakasia LoganNovember 1, 2024 After months of delays, the high-profile election fraud case linked to the 2020 general and regional elections will restart under the leadership of Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty. The case was reassigned due to the prolonged absence of Magistrate Leron Daly, which hindered progress. A case management hearing has been […]
By Kimberly GiddingsNovember 1, 2024 November marks the observance of National Road Safety Awareness Month in Guyana, with a renewed focus on reducing accidents and road fatalities. The month-long initiative was launched this morning with a prayer ceremony hosted by the Police Traffic Department and the Guyana National Road Safety Council. Minister of Home Affairs […]
By Eric CollymoreNovember 1, 2024 West Indies claimed a commanding eight-wicket victory over England in the opening match of their three-game One-Day International (ODI) series. The rain-affected encounter took place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday night. Batting first, England was bowled out for 209 in 45.1 overs. Gudakesh Motie led […]
By Eric CollymoreNovember 1, 2024 Santa Rosa Primary and Marian Academy are ready to clash for the prestigious title of Courts Pee Wee Under-11 football champions. The highly anticipated final will take place on Saturday at the Ministry of Education ground. Both teams earned their spots in the grand finale with identical 2-1 victories in […]
By Celestine ChaconNovember 1, 2024 Mahdia, Region 8, will soon see significant improvements in infrastructure with a major $300 million road upgrade initiative. This announcement was made by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, during her recent visit to the Potaro-Siparuni region. The road upgrades are set to begin soon and will complement […]
By Delicia JanneireNovember 1 2024 The new software application designed for the distribution of cash grants will undergo rigorous testing before it is launched to the public. This was assured by Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during a recent press conference. The process, led by the Ministry of Finance, is currently […]
By Celestine ChaconNovember 1, 2024 A concerning rise in the number of young people suffering from heart disease has been highlighted by Dr. Mahendra Carpen, a leading Cardiologist, during a recent episode of Health – Inside Out on Kams TV. Dr. Carpen pointed out that heart attacks, once predominantly seen in people aged 50 and older, are […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 30, 2024 The School Feeding Program in Guyana is playing a significant role in improving school attendance and punctuality, especially at the Nursery and Primary levels. With an expansion of services, the program now includes all Nursery Schools and is reaching approximately 126,000 students across the country. The Ministry of Education, recognizing […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 30, 2024 The Progressive Youth Organization (PYO), the youth arm of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), continues to experience a significant surge in membership, signaling the party’s growing influence among young people in Guyana. At a recent forum in Leonora, over 5,000 youths attended and registered to become members, reflecting the increasing […]