The Amity Steelband Festival made a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus, offering a platform for Guyanese students to demonstrate their musical prowess on the steelpan. Held at the Seawall Esplanade, the festival featured performances from seven schools across the country, highlighting the vibrant cultural heritage and musical skills nurtured in local educational institutions. Nicholas […]
The recently concluded Econome Business Conference provided young entrepreneurs in Guyana with invaluable insights from industry leaders on navigating the complexities of business growth and sustainability. Held recently, the event highlighted the burgeoning opportunities within Guyana’s evolving economic landscape. Ameir Ahmad, Managing Director of the Sheriff Group of Companies, emphasized the critical importance of seizing […]
Guyanese powerlifter Carlos Petterson-Griffith received a hero’s welcome upon his return home following his exceptional performance at the World Open Classic Powerlifting Championship in Lithuania. Petterson-Griffith, competing in the men’s 83kg category, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record with a squat of 337.5 kg. His total lift of 860 kg secured […]
The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) National School Festival kicked off recently with organizers expressing gratitude for the support of their sponsors in making the event possible. Since its establishment in 2006, the tournament has grown significantly, with increasing interest from schools wanting to participate. However, challenges in maintaining consistent school participation throughout the year have […]
Approximately 70 individuals have eagerly identified their house lots at Onderneeming Phase 4 in Region Two, marking a significant step towards realizing their dream homes. Several recipients expressed joy and gratitude towards the government’s land allocation program. Diana Singh, visibly overjoyed, expressed her long-awaited opportunity to secure her own plot. Emelda John thanked the President […]
National Cooperative Week commenced with an interfaith service at the Ministry of Labour’s Brickdam office, marking a week of activities under the theme “Co-operatives build a better future for all.” Chief Cooperative Development Officer Janaknauth Panchu underscored the historical significance of cooperatives, emphasizing their ongoing relevance in modern society. However, he expressed concern over the […]
Members of Guyana’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community, alongside supporters, gathered in Georgetown for their annual pride parade, held in June. The event, a vibrant celebration of diversity and solidarity, saw a large turnout with participants adorned in the colors symbolizing the LGBTQ+ community. Dances and smiles filled the streets as attendees […]
By Tyriq Walters The Cummingsburg Bounty Colts secured the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Under 23 League championship with a flawless record, defeating the Kwakwani Untouchables in a thrilling final over the weekend. In a closely contested match, the first quarter ended with the Bounty Colts narrowly ahead, leading 17-16 against the Untouchables. As the […]
Tyriq Walters Ezekiel Newton, Skylar Charles, and Kenatha Fraser were among the top performers at the 2024 Athletics Association of Guyana Junior Championship held at the National Track and Field Center in Leonora. Ezekiel Newton emerged as the fastest junior sprinter in Guyana, clocking an impressive 10.61 seconds in the 100m final. The race was […]
ExxonMobil Guyana rewarded the top teams and players in the recently concluded Linden Under 18 schools football competition. The award ceremony, held at Shanghai’s residence, celebrated the achievements of the participants. Christianburg Wismar Secondary School retained their title by defeating long-time rival Mackenzie High School in the ExxonMobil/New Era Inter-schools football tournament held in April. […]