[Extracted and modified from Reuters] – Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key on Wednesday night, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The powerful storm has now moved off Florida’s eastern coast, but its impact continues to be felt across the region. Authorities reported significant damage to homes,…
Hurricane Milton brings damage, but not catastrophic flooding
[Extracted and modified from Reuters] – Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key on Wednesday night, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The powerful storm has now moved off Florida’s eastern coast, but its impact continues to be felt across the region. Authorities reported significant damage to homes,…
Hurricane Milton brings damage, but not catastrophic flooding
[Extracted and modified from Reuters] – Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key on Wednesday night, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The powerful storm has now moved off Florida’s eastern coast, but its impact continues to be felt across the region. Authorities reported significant damage to homes,…
6,000 Berbicians receive small business grants at two-day event
Earlier this week, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo spearheaded the distribution of small business grants to 6,000 Berbicians, providing financial support aimed at expanding existing businesses and helping new entrepreneurs get started. The grants are part of an annual initiative by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government, designed to empower…
New Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre opens
A newly refurbished Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre, designed to enhance technical and vocational training, was officially commissioned on Wednesday by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. Located on the West Coast of Demerara, the state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in the development of Guyana’s workforce and the country’s technical education…
New Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre opens
A newly refurbished Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre, designed to enhance technical and vocational training, was officially commissioned on Wednesday by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. Located on the West Coast of Demerara, the state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in the development of Guyana’s workforce and the country’s technical education…
President Ali announces plans for new, modern GDF HQ
During a ceremony at Base Camp Ayanganna on Wednesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali joined ranks of the Guyana Defence Force to celebrate the achievements of the newly minted officers where he announced plans for major investments in the military infrastructure. During the commissioning parade for the Standard Officer’s Course Number…
President Ali announces plans for new, modern GDF HQ
During a ceremony at Base Camp Ayanganna on Wednesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali joined ranks of the Guyana Defence Force to celebrate the achievements of the newly minted officers where he announced plans for major investments in the military infrastructure. During the commissioning parade for the Standard Officer’s Course Number…
Silver for Williams as Guyana ends Commonwealth Powerlifting campaign on a high
Bjorn Williams recorded the best performance of his career to date when he closed off his campaign in the 105kg Open class at the Commonwealth Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. With a huge pull of 307.5kg, the best in his career to date, Williams ended with…
UPDATE: Fire destroys 15 buildings at Puruni Landing, one year after similar incident
A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday at approximately 10:40 hrs, destroying fifteen buildings in Puruni Landing, Region Seven. This incident mirrors a similar fire that occurred in the same area just one year ago. The latest blaze had completely engulfed properties owned by prominent local businessmen, including Yvette McDonald,…
