Jayin Kissoon, an 11-year-old pupil of the Marian Academy, emerged as one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The young Kissoon scored 502.33 marks, earning his fifth place in the country. He shared this spot with two others: Khayleigh Ramautar of Academy of Excellence…
As part of the modernisation plan for the Guyana Police Force, new rotations for three senior police officers as part of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) were announced on Friday. Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ (ag.) Calvin Brutus is now the Head of Special Branch, Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ (ag.) Ravindradat Budhram is…
Jaden Haripershad, an 11-year-old pupil of the Jacklow Primary School, has made himself and his family very proud, performing exceptionally at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Despite grappling with cerebral palsy, club feet, and esotropia—a condition where one eye turns inward—Jaden has soared academically, securing an impressive 472.23…
David Lammy, son of Guyanese immigrants, is the new Foreign Secretary in the UK David Lammy has reacted on X, external, after being appointed foreign secretary in Starmer’s cabinet. “It is the honour of my life,” he says. Lammy adds that the “world faces huge challenges”, saying he will “navigate…
(Reuters) – Britain’s new prime minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the heat out of politics after years of upheaval and strife. Standing outside his new office and residence at Number 10 Downing Street, Starmer acknowledged the…
The government said on Thursday that the new St George’s School of Sciences will be opened for the new 2024-2025 academic year, which starts in September. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand while she was speaking at the National Grade Six Assessment Presentation of Results…
Over the past four years, the government has generated more than 50,000 job opportunities for Guyanese nationwide. Among these, approximately 6,000 youths and residents from the hinterland regions have secured gainful employment, thanks to initiatives implemented by the administration. The revitalized Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme (YEAP) has been a…
Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has shortlisted 60 talented young footballers for a national evaluation camp to select the final squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship Qualifiers. The camp, which began on July 2nd and runs until July 5th, features standout players from the recently concluded Guyana Football Federation-Blue…
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) announced the upcoming National Junior Chess Championship Qualifiers, sponsored by MOO MILK, starting this Saturday, July 6th, and running through July 9th, 2024. The seven-round competition, held at the National Stadium, aims to select the top ten junior players who will vie for the National…
The Guyanese junior squash teams got off to contrasting starts in the team championships at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships. The Girls’ team opened their campaign with a convincing win over the Cayman Islands but encountered a hurdle in their second match, drawing against Trinidad and Tobago. Strong…
