By Travis Seymour | November 12, 2024 The Hururu Hydras and Mabaruma women’s volleyball team emerged victorious at the inaugural Republic Bank One Guyana ‘B’ Division Volleyball Tournament, showcasing exceptional skill and determination in the finals. The tournament, which saw 49 male and female teams from eight regions across Guyana compete, culminated in a thrilling […]
By Travis Seymour | November 12, 2024 Racers Kristian Jeffrey and Vishok Persaud emerged victorious in their respective categories during the highly anticipated Enet Caribbean Clash of Champions race meet at the South Dakota Circuit over the weekend. In the fiercely competitive Group 4 category, Kristian Jeffrey demonstrated his driving dominance, securing the top spot […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 12, 2024 Three local fabricating companies are playing a pivotal role in the construction of the Whiptail Jaguar Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, a project that marks a significant milestone in the oil and gas sector. A steel strike ceremony was held earlier today to celebrate this achievement. […]
By Radha Motielall | November 12, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued a stern warning to ministers, permanent secretaries, project managers, and contractors, emphasizing the end of the culture of “passing the buck” and blaming others for the delays in government projects. Speaking at a meeting this morning at State House, the President addressed […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 12, 2024 Cardiovascular disease continues to be a major health concern in Guyana, accounting for a significant proportion of deaths nationwide. This issue was recently discussed at a health forum organized by the Caribbean Urology Association, where Dr. Mahendra Carpen, Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiologist at the Georgetown Public […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 12, 2024 Final preparations are in full swing for GuyExpo 2024, set to open on Thursday, November 14, at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia. Known as Guyana’s premier trade and cultural showcase, the event is expected to draw thousands of visitors eager to experience the best of the country’s products, […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 12, 2024 Tragedy struck Region Six on Monday as two fires claimed multiple lives and caused significant property damage. In #64 Village, Corentyne, a 34-year-old woman and four of her children lost their lives in a fire of unknown origin. The victims were identified as Hemwatie Singh, her children Kelvin […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 12, 2024 Vendors along Dennis Street, Sophia, are set to benefit from a newly established market area aimed at providing a more organized and official space for their operations. The initiative was announced during a visit by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, and Minister within […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 12, 2024 The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs today launched its annual leadership training program for Amerindian villages at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre under the theme “Empowering Village Councils for Improved Governance.” This year’s program targets newly elected Toshaos, treasurers, and village secretaries, focusing on fostering transparency, accountability, and good […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 12, 2024 Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, visited Pouderoyen on West Bank Demerara on Monday, engaging residents and addressing community concerns regarding infrastructure and development. During the walkabout, Minister Indar assessed the progress of several ongoing projects initiated after his previous visit. These included road repairs […]