MINISTER within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, on Friday, shared Christmas cheer as he distributed toys to hundreds of children of Agricola. Minister McCoy explained that various government officials have also been conducting toy distribution exercises with the aim of ensuring that children are able to experience…
INSPECTOR Nigel Stephen of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Criminal Investigations Department (CID), on Thursday, was awarded the Best Detective prize of 2021 as a result of his exceptional performance. At the CID’s annual Christmas luncheon and awards ceremony held at the Police Officers Mess Annex, Eve Leary, a number of ranks were recognised for…
–who still managed to win a landslide victory against Harmon and Van-West Charles in party’s leadership race VICE-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has made a stark analysis which highlights that only about 30 per cent of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) delegates at their recent congress supports the new leader of the party, Aubrey Norton.…
THE Human Services and Social Security Ministry has shared toys and goodies to children in Regions Three, Four and Five as part of its ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative. Minister Vindhya Persaud said since the conception, this initiative aims to fulfil the dreams of children living with disabilities between the ages of four and 15.…
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER BRIGADIER MARK PHILLIPS Fellow Guyanese, Christmas is here once again. At this time of year, gratitude is one of the strongest feelings we have and this year, even as we observe it for the second time amid the ongoing pandemic, it is not lost on any of us…
CHRISTMAS celebrations in Guyana are special and unique compared to other countries in the world. The lights, decorations, dishes, and Christmas spirit are part of a package that may be hard to find elsewhere. For most Guyanese, Christmas is about spending quality time at home with family and friends while enjoying the Christmas festivities. Regardless…
See below full message from the Commissioner of Police (ag.) Nigel Hoppie: The Guyana Police Force extends Season’s greetings to all citizens of this Dear land of ours. This year, not unlike previous years, has produced some challenges for the Guyana Police Force; but the Force remained committed to its mandate and rose to these…
INDICATING that the Christmas season is near, one can hear the sounds of drums and flutes permeating from a band of flouncers. Dressed in colourful flamboyant apparel and performing multiple dances and tricks, these revealers are called masqueraders. They often surface during the festive celebrations of Mashramani and Christmas in Guyana. In the blazing hot…
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Christian community here and in the Diaspora, for a joyous and blessed Christmas. The holiday season as a time of joy, goodwill, and sharing. It is also a time for compassion and kindness as we all endeavor to spread…
–with passing of Local Content Bill, says VP Dr. Jagdeo WITH the passing of the Local Content Bill, Guyanese businesses can earn up to US$5 million annually from the opportunities available in Guyana, Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said in a virtual interview on Friday. “We are very excited about this,” Dr. Jagdeo expressed. “We have also carved…
