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October 28 2024 The Bent Street Champion of Champions Futsal Championship has seen more surprising exits as big names fall at the National Gymnasium. Sparta Boss Bent Street A and Back Circle A were eliminated in dramatic matches over the weekend. Sparta Boss had a dominant 6-1 victory over Team Cruel with Darron Niles scoring a brace in the eighth and 10th minutes. Curtez Kellman added two more goals while Jermin Junior and Eusi Phillips also found the net for Sparta. Team Cruels lone goal came from Jemar Harrigon in the 22nd minute. However Spartas hopes were dashed when North Ruimveldt defeated Back Circle B 5-0 with Stephon Walton scoring four times and Tyrese Louis adding another. The win propelled North Ruimveldt into one of the two top spots sending Sparta Boss out of the tournament in third place. In another shocking turn Bent Street A was knocked out after…

  • October 28 2024 The Bent Street Champion of Champions Futsal Championship has seen more surprising exits as big names fall at the National Gymnasium.

    Sparta Boss Bent Street A and Back Circle A were eliminated in dramatic matches over the weekend.

    Sparta Boss had a dominant 6-1 victory over Team Cruel with Darron Niles scoring a brace in the eighth and 10th minutes.

    Curtez Kellman added two more goals while Jermin Junior and Eusi Phillips also found the net for Sparta.

    Team Cruels lone goal came from Jemar Harrigon in the 22nd minute.

    However Spartas hopes were dashed when North Ruimveldt defeated Back Circle B 5-0 with Stephon Walton scoring four times and Tyrese Louis adding another.

    The win propelled North Ruimveldt into one of the two top spots sending Sparta Boss out of the tournament in third place.

    In another shocking turn Bent Street A was knocked out after….

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The Secondary School Athletics Leagues cross-country event held at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday saw Christianburg Wismar Secondary School (CWSS) dominate the competition despite a strong performance by Golden Groves Kaymally Lacon in the boys feature race. In the 5k boys Grade 10-11 race Kaymally Lacon of Tutorial High School clinched first place with a time of 19 minutes and 35 seconds. He was followed by Malachi Melville from CWSS and Zackrey Favourite of Bygeval Secondary who took third. Bygevals Leroy Henry finished in fourth. The girls Grade 10-11 4k race was a clean sweep for CWSS with Alkila Blucher finishing first in 17 minutes and 42 seconds. Her teammates Savannah Hyles Shalona Mingo and Shanelia Gould took the second third and fourth positions respectively. In the boys 4k race for Grades 8-9 Mackenzie High Schools Ebo McNeil triumphed with a time of 14 minutes and 46 seconds followed by…

  • The Secondary School Athletics Leagues cross-country event held at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday saw Christianburg Wismar Secondary School (CWSS) dominate the competition despite a strong performance by Golden Groves Kaymally Lacon in the boys feature race.

    In the 5k boys Grade 10-11 race Kaymally Lacon of Tutorial High School clinched first place with a time of 19 minutes and 35 seconds.

    He was followed by Malachi Melville from CWSS and Zackrey Favourite of Bygeval Secondary who took third.

    Bygevals Leroy Henry finished in fourth.

    The girls Grade 10-11 4k race was a clean sweep for CWSS with Alkila Blucher finishing first in 17 minutes and 42 seconds.

    Her teammates Savannah Hyles Shalona Mingo and Shanelia Gould took the second third and fourth positions respectively.

    In the boys 4k race for Grades 8-9 Mackenzie High Schools Ebo McNeil triumphed with a time of 14 minutes and 46 seconds followed by….

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October 28 2024 The Republic Bank Limited Schools U18 Football League kicked off with two thrilling matches on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground. In the opener Bartica Secondary School faced off against East Ruimveldt. Barticas Billy Smith made an immediate impact scoring a superb goal in the 8th minute. East Ruimveldts Josiah Norton responded just a minute later with an equalizer. However Smith wasnt done and he netted two more goals completing his hat-trick by the 35th minute. Reizer Reid and Ezekiel Baldeo also contributed with goals in the 50th and 60th minutes leading Bartica to a dominant 5-1 victory. In the second match Presidents College went up against defending champions Chase Academy. The game was one-sided as Chase Academy cruised to a 4-0 win. Isaiah Ifill opened the scoring in the 12th minute followed by Shaquan David doubling the lead in the 20th. Jaden Tasher made it…

  • October 28 2024 The Republic Bank Limited Schools U18 Football League kicked off with two thrilling matches on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground.

    In the opener Bartica Secondary School faced off against East Ruimveldt.

    Barticas Billy Smith made an immediate impact scoring a superb goal in the 8th minute.

    East Ruimveldts Josiah Norton responded just a minute later with an equalizer.

    However Smith wasnt done and he netted two more goals completing his hat-trick by the 35th minute.

    Reizer Reid and Ezekiel Baldeo also contributed with goals in the 50th and 60th minutes leading Bartica to a dominant 5-1 victory.

    In the second match Presidents College went up against defending champions Chase Academy.

    The game was one-sided as Chase Academy cruised to a 4-0 win.

    Isaiah Ifill opened the scoring in the 12th minute followed by Shaquan David doubling the lead in the 20th.

    Jaden Tasher made it….

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Agriculture Month Feature (October) Agriculture Month is a time to honor the dedication of farmers who provide the food we rely on every day. In this special feature we meet Ivan Sancho a passionate farmer from West Watooka whose journey in agriculture began at the age of five. Now 61 Ivan continues to cultivate a variety of crops including tomatoes bora okra and root vegetables. Ivans love for farming is rooted in his desire to eat fresh homegrown produce and his Rastafarian lifestyle plays a significant role in his farming practices. Since the age of 18 he has adhered to an Ital (natural and plant-based) diet which motivates him to grow his own food in abundance. In addition to cultivating his crops Ivan sells his produce door-to-door to support himself. His farming journey has not been without its challenges however. He faces the threat of the Akari rodent and is…

  • Agriculture Month Feature (October) Agriculture Month is a time to honor the dedication of farmers who provide the food we rely on every day.

    In this special feature we meet Ivan Sancho a passionate farmer from West Watooka whose journey in agriculture began at the age of five.

    Now 61 Ivan continues to cultivate a variety of crops including tomatoes bora okra and root vegetables.

    Ivans love for farming is rooted in his desire to eat fresh homegrown produce and his Rastafarian lifestyle plays a significant role in his farming practices.

    Since the age of 18 he has adhered to an Ital (natural and plant-based) diet which motivates him to grow his own food in abundance.

    In addition to cultivating his crops Ivan sells his produce door-to-door to support himself.

    His farming journey has not been without its challenges however.

    He faces the threat of the Akari rodent and is….

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October 28 2024 The Tapas Rum & Wine event sponsored by Republic Bank provided an exciting platform for culinary specialists to showcase their skills with six local chefs presenting a fusion of exquisite dishes paired with premium wines and rum. This marked the third iteration of the event which not only highlighted the talents of Guyanese chefs but also promoted the country as a world-class tourism destination. It offered a unique space for chefs and mixologists to network create new business partnerships and contribute to Guyanas growing hospitality sector. Industry professionals spoke about the importance of such events in expanding the countrys culinary reputation. Jon Madhar of Ambrosia Restaurant emphasized the role of hospitality in the nations development while Edgar Navarro Head Chef at Marriott Hotel discussed the global appeal of Guyanese food. Ruritanya Bhudu owner of Romeo Bravo Logistics highlighted the quality of locally grown ingredients while Alex Persaud…

  • October 28 2024 The Tapas Rum & Wine event sponsored by Republic Bank provided an exciting platform for culinary specialists to showcase their skills with six local chefs presenting a fusion of exquisite dishes paired with premium wines and rum.

    This marked the third iteration of the event which not only highlighted the talents of Guyanese chefs but also promoted the country as a world-class tourism destination.

    It offered a unique space for chefs and mixologists to network create new business partnerships and contribute to Guyanas growing hospitality sector.

    Industry professionals spoke about the importance of such events in expanding the countrys culinary reputation.

    Jon Madhar of Ambrosia Restaurant emphasized the role of hospitality in the nations development while Edgar Navarro Head Chef at Marriott Hotel discussed the global appeal of Guyanese food.

    Ruritanya Bhudu owner of Romeo Bravo Logistics highlighted the quality of locally grown ingredients while Alex Persaud….

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October 28 2024 Guyana is taking significant steps to become a leader in agricultural development within the region with the announcement of plans to establish Agri-Tech Innovation Hubs by 2030. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha shared that these hubs will introduce cutting-edge technologies to enhance the agriculture sector. The focus will be on precision agriculture drone surveillance and data-driven decision-making allowing farmers to receive real-time data on crop health soil quality and planting strategies. The government is also partnering with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to upgrade the Guyana School of Agriculture into a Center of Excellence for research innovation and digitization in the food system. This initiative aims to make Guyanas agriculture sector more resilient to climate challenges and adaptable to global market demands. This forward-thinking approach is set to position Guyana at the forefront of agricultural advancements providing farmers with the tools and knowledge needed…

  • October 28 2024 Guyana is taking significant steps to become a leader in agricultural development within the region with the announcement of plans to establish Agri-Tech Innovation Hubs by 2030.

    Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha shared that these hubs will introduce cutting-edge technologies to enhance the agriculture sector.

    The focus will be on precision agriculture drone surveillance and data-driven decision-making allowing farmers to receive real-time data on crop health soil quality and planting strategies.

    The government is also partnering with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to upgrade the Guyana School of Agriculture into a Center of Excellence for research innovation and digitization in the food system.

    This initiative aims to make Guyanas agriculture sector more resilient to climate challenges and adaptable to global market demands.

    This forward-thinking approach is set to position Guyana at the forefront of agricultural advancements providing farmers with the tools and knowledge needed….

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October 28 2024 On Sunday morning scores of participants joined the annual One Communications Pinktober Breast Cancer Walk held under the theme

  • October 28 2024 On Sunday morning scores of participants joined the annual One Communications Pinktober Breast Cancer Walk held under the theme.

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October 28 2024 The Indian High Commission in Guyana in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre hosted a vibrant Diwali Mela on Sunday celebrating the Festival of Lights. The event was filled with cultural activities aimed at spreading joy light and hope. Indias High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. Amit Telang spoke about the significance of the Diwali celebration emphasizing its universal message of triumph—light over darkness goodness over evil and bringing hope and happiness to all. In his remarks Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony extended Diwali wishes to all Guyanese highlighting the symbolic power of light to dispel darkness both literally and metaphorically and calling for personal reflection to become better individuals during the festive season. The Mela included a rangoli competition diya painting traditional dancing and various cultural performances. Diwali will be officially celebrated on Thursday October 31st.

  • October 28 2024 The Indian High Commission in Guyana in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre hosted a vibrant Diwali Mela on Sunday celebrating the Festival of Lights.

    The event was filled with cultural activities aimed at spreading joy light and hope.

    Indias High Commissioner to Guyana Dr.

    Amit Telang spoke about the significance of the Diwali celebration emphasizing its universal message of triumph—light over darkness goodness over evil and bringing hope and happiness to all.

    In his remarks Health Minister Dr.

    Frank Anthony extended Diwali wishes to all Guyanese highlighting the symbolic power of light to dispel darkness both literally and metaphorically and calling for personal reflection to become better individuals during the festive season.

    The Mela included a rangoli competition diya painting traditional dancing and various cultural performances.

    Diwali will be officially celebrated on Thursday October 31st.

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October 28 2024 The hospitality sector in Guyana is set for a significant boost with the upcoming opening of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel located near the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri. Slated for completion by early 2025 the 20-million-dollar project is expected to meet growing demand for accommodations in the area. President Dr. Irfaan Ali along with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips toured the construction site upon the Presidents return from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. The development which broke ground in 2021 will feature 140 rooms and is being built on a 2.5-acre site leased from the government. Co-owner of Cardinal Investments Inc. Roy Bassoo assured that inspections of electrical systems and other facilities are underway as the construction progresses. Over 100 Guyanese are currently employed on the project with plans to train more than 200 individuals in hospitality and employ them upon the…

  • October 28 2024 The hospitality sector in Guyana is set for a significant boost with the upcoming opening of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel located near the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri.

    Slated for completion by early 2025 the 20-million-dollar project is expected to meet growing demand for accommodations in the area.

    President Dr.

    Irfaan Ali along with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips toured the construction site upon the Presidents return from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.

    The development which broke ground in 2021 will feature 140 rooms and is being built on a 2.

    5-acre site leased from the government.

    Co-owner of Cardinal Investments Inc.

    Roy Bassoo assured that inspections of electrical systems and other facilities are underway as the construction progresses.

    Over 100 Guyanese are currently employed on the project with plans to train more than 200 individuals in hospitality and employ them upon the….

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October 28 2024 The third annual ExxonMobil/New Era Entertainment Futsal Tournament kicked off on Friday at the Retrieve Hard Court with exciting matches and standout performances. The opening night saw intense competition including a remarkable blowout win by the Spaniards who defeated Old Kala 19-2. Shaka Lewis and Denzil Pryce were key contributors scoring 7 and 5 goals respectively. In other games Tigers narrowly edged out AHSASA 6-5 and Silver Bullets won against Hardball 4-2. A thrilling match between One Side and Bomberz ended in a 7-all draw after regulation time. During the event Wainewright Bethune President of the Upper Demerara Football Association expressed his gratitude to New Era Entertainment for promoting football in all its forms. Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueria highlighted the tournaments growth and the discovery of new talent urging the promoters to consider a womens tournament in the future. Ryan Hoppie Public and Government Affairs and…

  • October 28 2024 The third annual ExxonMobil/New Era Entertainment Futsal Tournament kicked off on Friday at the Retrieve Hard Court with exciting matches and standout performances.

    The opening night saw intense competition including a remarkable blowout win by the Spaniards who defeated Old Kala 19-2.

    Shaka Lewis and Denzil Pryce were key contributors scoring 7 and 5 goals respectively.

    In other games Tigers narrowly edged out AHSASA 6-5 and Silver Bullets won against Hardball 4-2.

    A thrilling match between One Side and Bomberz ended in a 7-all draw after regulation time.

    During the event Wainewright Bethune President of the Upper Demerara Football Association expressed his gratitude to New Era Entertainment for promoting football in all its forms.

    Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueria highlighted the tournaments growth and the discovery of new talent urging the promoters to consider a womens tournament in the future.

    Ryan Hoppie Public and Government Affairs and….

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October 25 2024 In preparation for the increased energy demand during the Christmas season the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has already initiated measures to bolster the power supply. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) revealed that GPL has gone out to tender for additional power generation. The bids have been evaluated and discussions for additional power supply are set to begin. Additionally GPL is focusing on upgrading transmission lines and investing in new equipment such as a 20 MVA transformer to improve the power distribution system. This follows years of underinvestment during the 2015–2020 period which has led to failures in the aging infrastructure. Dr. Jagdeo also explained that the frequency of power outages has been exacerbated by large-scale infrastructural projects like roadworks and bridges which require temporary disconnections of electricity. The government plans to invest 200 million dollars this year to further…

  • October 25 2024 In preparation for the increased energy demand during the Christmas season the Guyana Power and Light Inc.

    (GPL) has already initiated measures to bolster the power supply.

    Dr.

    Bharrat Jagdeo General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) revealed that GPL has gone out to tender for additional power generation.

    The bids have been evaluated and discussions for additional power supply are set to begin.

    Additionally GPL is focusing on upgrading transmission lines and investing in new equipment such as a 20 MVA transformer to improve the power distribution system.

    This follows years of underinvestment during the 2015–2020 period which has led to failures in the aging infrastructure.

    Dr.

    Jagdeo also explained that the frequency of power outages has been exacerbated by large-scale infrastructural projects like roadworks and bridges which require temporary disconnections of electricity.

    The government plans to invest 200 million dollars this year to further….

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October 25 2024 The government of Guyana has issued a stern reminder to companies within the petroleum sector to comply fully with the Local Content Act emphasizing that substandard services and breaches will not be tolerated. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat made these comments during the opening of a Local Content Forum hosted by the Private Sector Commission. Minister Bharrat affirmed that the government would not sign waivers for contractors who do not meet the necessary legal requirements stressing that compliance with the Local Content Act is mandatory. While waivers are allowed under the Act Minister Bharrat made it clear that he would not grant them lightly. Additionally Bharrat warned local businesses that being covered under the Local Content laws does not give them the right to provide subpar services or inflate prices. He emphasized that this would also be closely monitored. Komal Singh Chairman of the Private Sector…

  • October 25 2024 The government of Guyana has issued a stern reminder to companies within the petroleum sector to comply fully with the Local Content Act emphasizing that substandard services and breaches will not be tolerated.

    Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat made these comments during the opening of a Local Content Forum hosted by the Private Sector Commission.

    Minister Bharrat affirmed that the government would not sign waivers for contractors who do not meet the necessary legal requirements stressing that compliance with the Local Content Act is mandatory.

    While waivers are allowed under the Act Minister Bharrat made it clear that he would not grant them lightly.

    Additionally Bharrat warned local businesses that being covered under the Local Content laws does not give them the right to provide subpar services or inflate prices.

    He emphasized that this would also be closely monitored.

    Komal Singh Chairman of the Private Sector….

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October 24 2024 The Guyana Harpy Eagles are gearing up for the CG United Regional Super50 tournament which kicks off on October 29 in Trinidad. With the leadership of Captain Tevin Imlach the team is determined to end their 19-year title drought having last secured the championship in 2005 under the captaincy of Shivnarine Chanderpaul. In the final stages of their preparations the team boasts a blend of experienced players and promising young talent. However the absence of key players such as Romario Shepherd Gudakesh Motie Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford has opened opportunities for other members of the squad to step up and make an impact. Captain Tevin Imlach emphasized the importance of balancing fitness and tactics for the upcoming competition. He noted that as a bowling unit building pressure and forcing the opposition to make mistakes will be crucial while batting will require strong partnerships and consistent starts.…

  • October 24 2024 The Guyana Harpy Eagles are gearing up for the CG United Regional Super50 tournament which kicks off on October 29 in Trinidad.

    With the leadership of Captain Tevin Imlach the team is determined to end their 19-year title drought having last secured the championship in 2005 under the captaincy of Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

    In the final stages of their preparations the team boasts a blend of experienced players and promising young talent.

    However the absence of key players such as Romario Shepherd Gudakesh Motie Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford has opened opportunities for other members of the squad to step up and make an impact.

    Captain Tevin Imlach emphasized the importance of balancing fitness and tactics for the upcoming competition.

    He noted that as a bowling unit building pressure and forcing the opposition to make mistakes will be crucial while batting will require strong partnerships and consistent starts.

    ….