Guyana bid farewell to four more soldiers who lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash, following a previous ceremony for the late Michael Charles. The first of the four ceremonies was held for Colonel Michael Shahoud at the Brickdam Cathedral, where President Dr. Irfaan Ali paid tribute to the fallen hero. Colonel Michael Shahoud […]
In a somber ceremony, friends, family, and colleagues bid farewell to Brigadier Gary Arlington Beaton, MSM, who served the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with distinction. Brigadier Beaton, with a career spanning over three decades, was remembered for his extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment to service. Family members and colleagues shared heartfelt memories, emphasizing Brig. Beaton’s […]
The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) gathered at the National Gymnasium on Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Warrant Officer Class Two Jason Khan, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash. WO Jason Khan was a basketball player associated with the Guyana Defence Force. During the commemorative event, Second Lieutenant Jermaine Slater, […]
On International Human Rights Day, the Guyana Equality Forum expressed its concern, stating that Venezuela’s threat to Guyana’s territorial integrity is not just a national issue but a threat to humanity itself. Joel Simpson, the Managing Director of the Guyana Equality Forum, led a gathering outside the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s Embassy in Georgetown. The […]
Today, the nation united to honor and remember Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, a distinguished aviator, father, and leader, who will forever be remembered as a national hero. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, born on June 2, 1962, dedicated 40 years of his life in service to Guyana, starting in 1981. His illustrious military career involved navigating […]
The funeral service for the late Lieutenant Colonel Mike Charles commenced at his former residence in Block X Hyde Park, Timehri, where both the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the Chief of Staff paid their respects. President Irfaan Ali honored the late Mike Charles as a legend and an extraordinary Guyanese during the funeral […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has urged all religious organizations in Guyana to observe Sunday, December 10, as a National Day of Prayer and Reflection. This solemn occasion is dedicated to honoring the fallen soldiers whose loss the nation mourns. President Ali emphasizes that the Day of Prayer and Reflection […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has provided an update on the government’s plan to modernize and transform Guyana’s road infrastructure, stating that the initiative is progressing on schedule. Minister Edghill revealed that approximately 700 contracts have been awarded for the construction of roads in almost all regions of the country. In a recent appearance on […]
A public awareness conference aimed at secondary and tertiary-level students was conducted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, focusing on the ongoing border controversy between Venezuela and Guyana. Public Service Minister Sonia Parag addressed the event, emphasizing the significant threat posed by Venezuela’s pursuit of Essequibo to international law and regional stability. Minister Parag expressed […]
In response to President’s calls, various sections of the Private Sector joined forces with the police to conduct awareness sessions focused on the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela border controversy. The initiative aimed to enlighten both employees and citizens about the current state of affairs. Chetram Brothers Inc., situated in Amelia’s Ward, orchestrated an awareness session on its […]