By Jacquey Bourne | November 6, 2024 The Ministry of Housing and Water has announced plans to regularize Lower Kara Kara – Block 42 in Linden and provide the community with access to potable water. The announcement was made during an outreach event held earlier today in the town. Chief Executive Officer of the Central […]
By Eric Collymore | November 6, 2024 The highly anticipated One Guyana National Futsal Championship is set to kick off on November 20, 2024, with 64 teams from across the country vying for the prestigious title and a grand cash prize of 1.5 million dollars. Organized by the Kashif and Shanghai Organization, this tournament will […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 6, 2024 Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has rejected calls from the opposition to legislate the recently announced $100,000 cash grant for Guyanese citizens aged 18 and older. The government’s decision to distribute this one-time grant was announced in October by President Irfaan Ali. During his […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 5, 2024 The Guyana rifle shooting team successfully defended its title at the 2024 West Indies Short Range Shooting Championship, held at the Timehri Rifle Ranges. Despite facing challenging conditions with intense heat and shifting winds, Guyana demonstrated resilience after trailing behind Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda following the 300-yard […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 5, 2024 A standout all-round performance from Carlos LaRose propelled the Demerara Hawks to a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Berbice Caimans in match 11 of the BetCageSport-sponsored National T20 League at the LBI Community Center on Monday. Opting to bat first, the Berbice Caimans struggled with the bat, collapsing […]
By Travis Seymour | November 5, 2024 Defending champion Avenash Persaud has proven once again that he is the top golfer in Guyana, winning his 13th national title at the Brava Guyana Open. Over two days, Persaud triumphed over 104 players, including some of the best from the Caribbean and North America, to claim victory. […]
By Tracey Liverpool | November 5, 2024 A year after the installation of a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine at the Linden Hospital Complex, the impact on patient care has been remarkable. According to Senior Radiographer Corrette Whyte, the advanced technology has significantly increased the hospital’s capacity and improved diagnostic processes. The digital x-ray machine, installed […]
November 5, 2024 Linden residents had the opportunity to attend a Procurement Open Day hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) at the Linden/Georgetown bus park on Republic Avenue. The event, aimed at increasing public understanding of the procurement process, was designed to inform the community about how the system works and address any questions […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 5, 2024 Concerns regarding financial practices under the previous administration were brought to light at Monday’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting. It was revealed that cheques totaling 1.706 million were issued without the necessary supporting documentation, raising questions about the handling of finances in Region Nine. Minister of Public Works, […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 5, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on contractors to expedite the construction of Guyana’s first maternal and pediatric hospital, located in Ogle, East Coast Demerara. During a site visit on Monday, the President expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the project and warned contractors that failure to meet […]