‘Caravan of Hope’ to spread HIV/AIDS education countrywide
THE partnership among the Ministries of Health and Culture, Youth and Sport, the Health Sector Development Unit (HSDU) and the President’s Youth Award: Republic of Guyana (PYARG) yesterday established a ‘Caravan of Hope’ at City Mall, Regent and Camp Streets Georgetown.
The vehicle, donated to the Ministry of Health through HSDU, was handed over to the […]
GKRS makes monetary contribution to collaborative literacy programme
By Vanessa Narine
GRACE Kennedy Remittance Services (GKRS) Guyana Ltd. yesterday made a monetary contribution in support of the Summer Literacy Programme it is funding in collaboration with its sub-agents, C&F Supermarket, Wireless Connections and Downtown Western Union.
The cheque was handed over to Programme Manager, Ms. Walterine McLeod at the GKRS Water Street, Georgetown office, ahead […]
Depa Odit does Rama Krishna proud at NGSA
ASPIRING educator Depa Odit has done Rama Krishna Primary School, in Kitty, Georgetown, proud by securing a place among the best 100 candidates at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examination.
It was the first time in more than a decade that the institution realised such an achievement at the test for entrance to secondary schools, […]
Diamond PPP Group Raffle Results
THE results of the raffle sponsored by the Diamond PPP Group, which was drawn on June 11 at the Diamond Community Centre Ground during the interval of the 20/20 cricket competition, are as follows:
First Prize - Ticket #2491
Second Prize -Ticket #2489
Third Prize - Ticket #0127
Fourth Prize - Ticket #2402
Fifth Prize - Ticket #3801
Winners can contact […]
Anglicans hosting annual youth camp at Anna Regina
THE Guyana Anglican Youth Council will host its annual youth fellowship camp from July 18 to 25 in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam).
A release said 150 young people are expected to attend at Anna Regina Multilateral School dormitory on Essequibo Coast and they will be involved in several activities for the duration.
The programme includes a session on […]
CARIFESTA X volunteers at one-day training session
THE Ministry of Culture,Youth and Sport conducted a one-day training session, Wednesday, in the Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam).
It was for volunteers who will be assisting during activities for the tenth Caribbean Festival of Creative Arts (CARIFESTA X).
A release by the Regional Administration said the […]
Region Two RDC honours best NGSA candidates
THE best 11 candidates in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), who succeeded at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations, were honoured for their performance by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) on Tuesday.
They are Yogeeta Persaud, Zimeena Rasheed, Sherifa Valenzuela, Lisa Thakurdin, Bibi Latiff, Teakaram Singh, Dacia Chappelle, Puja Jaichanda, Julian Danchan, Reshma Ramdhim and Omulissa Persaud.
Addressing […]
Cabinet supports religious communities, NGOs in anti-alcohol abuse campaign
CABINET has pledged its support towards the religious communities and the non-governmental organisations in their campaign against alcohol abuse and drunken driving.
Addressing the media at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the President, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, said Cabinet reviewed its policies and programmes on traffic control when […]
CARIFESTA X boosted in the U.K
CARIFESTA X received a further fillip as hundreds of Guyanese and other residents in the United Kingdom braved the inclement weather and attended the grand Pre-CARIFESTA Concert organised by the Guyana High Commission in London, last Sunday, at the popular Fairfield Hall and Theatre in Croydon, United Kingdom.
Among the list of prominent artistes participating in […]
Glen Khan gets Lions International Association Merit Medal
THE Lions Club of Bel Air, in Georgetown, last Wednesday evening, bestowed the International Association Medal of Merit to Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Laparkan Group of Companies, Mr. Glen Khan.
It was in recognition of his outstanding service to Guyana and the ceremony was held in the Civic Centre of Bel Air Lions Club, Enachu […]
