Forty-five women from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will receive training in cosmetology over the next four months, through a competency-based vocational training for employment programme launched by the Office of the First Lady and the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Thursday. The programme will also provide life skills coaching, and…
See below full statement from the Men on Mission initiative: The Men on Mission initiative on Saturday handed over two newly constructed homes to two single mothers in Regions Three and Four. Bhagwattie Ghirao and Bibi Arjune, who have faced immense challenges, were the latest beneficiaries. In Mon Repos on…
Three persons, including two teenagers, were arrested following the discovery of 8,232 grammes of cannabis in a five-gallon jar at Washbay Creek, Port Kaituma. The suspects are from Imbotero, North West District, Region One. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said ranks, acting on information received, went to a makeshift camp…
Real Madrid rode their luck and overcame an outstanding challenge from Borussia Dortmund to win the Champions League 2-0 at Wembley. Carlo Ancelotti wrote more history with his fifth win as coach in the competition, while Real claimed the crown for the 15th time in trademark fashion as they survived…
West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd has heaped praises on Head Coach Daren Sammy for his leadership in moulding the current T20 side. Shepherd divulged on Friday that Sammy has been instrumental in assigning specific roles to players, a strategy that has brought tremendous success, both from a team and personal…
Providing job opportunities for dozens of citizens and with a wide collection of local products to choose from, the grocery chain Massy Stores Saturday opened the doors to its sixth location in Guyana. It replaces Giftland’s FoodMaxx Supermarket. Addressing those gathered at a ribbon cutting ceremony, General Manager Robert Singh…
Following the successful Guyana Tennis Association’s (GTA) Novice tournament, focus switches to the Doubles Championship- the first exclusive Doubles tournament in four years. Teams will be competing in five categories: Men’s Open Doubles, Ladies’ Open Doubles, Mixed Open Doubles, Men’s 35 and Over Doubles, and the Novice Medley Doubles. Main-draw…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy “We’re elated, we’re excited about that!” Those were the words of Coach Julian Moore when quizzed on the Tucber Park Cricket Club having three of its members featuring at the ICC Men’s World T20, which bowls off today in the USA. All-rounder Romario Shepherd and fast…
See below full statement from the Bar Association of Guyana: The 45th Annual General Meeting of the Bar Association of Guyana was held today, 31st May, 2024, via Zoom online platform. As part of the proceedings, the Bar Council for the 2024-2025 fiscal year was elected. Mr. Kamal Ramkarran, was…
Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries and other top United States legislators invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress despite mounting criticisms levelled against the Israel leader. “To build on our enduring relationship and to highlight America’s solidarity with Israel, we invite you to share…
