The Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) recently appointed and ratified the Women in Sport Commission, which will serve from September 2024 to September 2026. This was done pursuant to a nomination process. The newly appointed members of the Women in Sport Commission are: Chair: Nicolette Fernandes Vice-Chair: Denise Jeffrey General Secretary: Dacia … Read more
The operator of Enchanter Creek has issued a heartfelt apology following the tragic drowning of two young girls – Akira La Rose, 10, and Joylyn Jack, 11 – which occurred at the facility on Sunday. The operator expressed deep regret for the incident and acknowledged the need for improved safety measures. “I’m sorry about the … Read more
Alick Athanaze missed scoring his first test century of his career as the West Indies salvaged a draw against South Africa in the opening test match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago, yesterday. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite says he is pleased with his batting unit’s display during the drawn 1st Test … Read more
Rai Benjamin won USA a gold medal at the recent Paris Olympics when he won the men’s 400m hurdles event with a season best timing of 46.46 seconds. And it wasn’t just the Americans that celebrated Rai’s triumph. Antigua, one of the Caribbean islands, also broke into joyous celebrations. Why? Rai is the son of … Read more
Eleven-year-old Jaden Haripershad who has been facing a number of medical challenges since birth, is Jacklow Primary School’s second-best performer at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Haripershad secured 472.23 marks out of a possible 504.24 in the examination, earning himself a spot at the Anna Regina Secondary located on the Essequibo Coast, Region … Read more
It’s taken 21 years for Fayes Gomes to build up a loyal following for her Guyanese restaurant in South London, and she must be doing something right because people travel from China and Canada to eat her food. The owner of Kaieteur Kitchen in Elephant and Castle has served Guyanese Christmas dinners in footballers’ homes, … Read more
A Guyanese businessman Mohamed provides financial aid for struggling mother to expand food business. Supatra Abraham aka “Sue” formerly of Santa Rosa Moruca, North West District (NWD), a mother of three resides in Charlotte Street, Georgetown with her teenage daughter. Being employed in the malaria department of the Georgetown Public Hospital, her meagre salary is … Read more
After experiencing what she described as a difficult 2023, during which her house was destroyed due to a freak storm and battling other personal issues, 48-year-old Ayesha Daniels has received the gift of a brand-new house for Christmas. The two-bedroom building, situated in No. 28 Village, West Coast Berbice (WCB), was constructed from scratch with … Read more
In a heartwarming initiative, Team Mohamed’s is set to make a profound impact on the lives of over 20,000 nursery school children across Guyana through its toy drive. This ambitious project aims to bring smiles to the faces of children in every public nursery school in all Administrative Regions, spanning from Crabwood Creek in Berbice … Read more
Rebecca Lashley, known widely as Eloise, was born on October 26, 1923, to Barbadians Joseph and Mathilda Lashley and was the only one in her family to be born in Guyana. Her late parents came to Guyana with their daughters, (her elder sisters), Rhoda and Louise seeking employment opportunities in the former British colony. There, … Read more
