By Eric Collymore, November 4, 2024 Santa Rosa Primary School emerged as the new champions of the Courts Pee Wee Under-11 football tournament after a hard-fought victory over Marian Academy in the final this past weekend. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after regulation time, with extra time required to determine the winner. In […]
By Delicia Janneire, November 54 2024 A temporary steel structure has been installed over the Stanleytown bridge on the West Bank of Demerara to address the damage caused by heavy-laden trucks. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, confirmed during a site visit that the new structure will accommodate a 60-tonne weight limit and serve as […]
By Delicia Janneire, November 4, 2024 During the opening of the CARICOM-Japan Friendship Year 2024 event, Japan’s longstanding contribution to Guyana’s water sustainability efforts was celebrated. The one-day conference brought together CARICOM member states and Japan to discuss current and future challenges in the water sector, alongside potential solutions to address these issues. Housing and […]
By Delicia Janneire, November 4, 2024 The aviation sector in Guyana continues to expand with the introduction of direct flights from the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle to Paramaribo, Suriname. This new service, operated by Caribbean Airlines, will significantly enhance regional connectivity and provide greater convenience for both Guyanese travelers and tourists. The […]
By Celestine Chacon, November 4, 2024 Residents of Karasabai, Region Nine, are reeling from significant damage after a powerful storm struck the village yesterday. The storm, marked by strong winds and heavy rainfall, left 22 homes destroyed, displacing numerous families. A team from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, along with the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), […]
By Celestine Chacon, November 4, 2024 A heartfelt tribute to the late musical legend Dave Martins was held on Saturday evening at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, where the nation gathered to honor his life and enduring legacy. The tribute, titled “Dave Martins is We Own: A Musical and Visual Journey,” was organized by the Government of […]
By Tyriq Walters, November 1, 2024 The University of Guyana (UG) Turkeyen Campus hosted an intense and thrilling final at the annual Inter-Faculty Domino Championship, with UG Staff Combined emerging as the champions. The event, held on October 25, brought together 12 teams from across the university, including both staff and students, all vying for […]
By Tyriq Walters, November 1, 2024 Matthew Nandu’s brilliant maiden century was the standout performance in the Guyana Harpy Eagles’ match against Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) in the CWI CG United Regional Super50. However, the match ended in a no-result due to rain at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in St. Augustine. Batting […]
By Tracey Liverpool, November 1, 2024 Construction on the new Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge has entered Phase Two, with significant progress made on the preparatory work. The civil engineering team, led by Pavel Magin of China Railway Construction Caribbean (CRCC), has completed the access road to divert traffic, which will help ensure smoother movement around the construction […]
By Saskia Warrick, November 1, 2024 The Government of Guyana is closely monitoring the foreign exchange market and is prepared to intervene if necessary to stabilize the market. Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, reassured the public that the country’s foreign reserves are sufficiently robust to handle any potential market disturbances. Dr. […]