Guyana Celebrates 58th Independence with Memorial Cricket Match Against Toronto Police

Guyana Celebrates 58th Independence with Memorial Cricket Match Against Toronto Police

By Lincoln DePradine It was a tragedy – the death of Percy Cummins – that led to the formation of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Cricket Club. Nadine Spencer, a member of the Police Services board that oversees TPS, says she’s proud of the club’s “achievements and success’’. “The members of the club understand the […]

Antigua’s ‘Deep Blue’ Film Premieres in Cinematic Format

Antigua’s ‘Deep Blue’ Film Premieres in Cinematic Format

Antigua’s acclaimed film ‘Deep Blue,’ produced by HaMafilms, is set to captivate audiences in a whole new way as it receives a special cinematic format, promising viewers an immersive experience. Partnering with Laparkan, a reputable licensed Air and Ocean Cargo Freight organization, HaMafilms Antigua has arranged two exclusive screenings at Caribbean Cinemas Antigua. Mark Thomas, […]

American Fighter Jets Fly Over Guyana Amid Border Dispute with Venezuela

American Fighter Jets Fly Over Guyana Amid Border Dispute with Venezuela

The skies above Guyana saw a display of American military might on May 9th, as two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters conducted a flyover with the collaboration and approval of the Guyanese government. This display comes at a time when the small South American nation is embroiled in a heated border dispute with neighboring […]

Caribbean Leaders Challenge Western Hegemony and Economic Violence

Caribbean Leaders Challenge Western Hegemony and Economic Violence

Caribbean countries need to unite to defy condescending West Kenneth Mohammed Caribbean nations have such a long history of economic violence, manipulation and exploitation perpetrated against them by the west that it is generally expected that they take it on the chin. Recently, however, their leaders have been standing up to a spate of condescension […]

Guyana procures India-made planes to boosts defense capabilities

Guyana procures India-made planes to boosts defense capabilities

Two weeks subsequent to Guyana’s procurement of two Dornier aircraft from India at a cost of US$23.27 million for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), sources confirmed the arrival of the aircraft via two Boeing C-17 Globemaster military transport planes at Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Sunday. The arrival of these Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-manufactured Dornier […]

Venezuela makes surprise submission to ICJ asserting ownership of Essequibo, Guyana

Venezuela makes surprise submission to ICJ asserting ownership of Essequibo, Guyana

Venezuela has officially submitted documentation to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) asserting its ownership rights over the contested Essequibo region, currently administered by Guyana. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez shared a video on social media depicting Venezuelan representatives loading over 10 boxes of documents into a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, destined for the Peace Palace in […]

Guyana crowns Rodeo Queen 2024

Guyana crowns Rodeo Queen 2024

During the vibrant Easter weekend, Lethem, a bustling town in Guyana, was abuzz with excitement as the annual Rupununi Rodeo unfolded, attracting crowds from far and wide. Among the talented participants, 18-year-old Attisha Eusebio from Shulinab Village stole the spotlight, clinching the prestigious title of Miss Digicel Rupununi Ranchers’ Rodeo 2024. In a field of […]

GOCA celebrates Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary in Ottawa

GOCA celebrates Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary in Ottawa

The 54th Republic Anniversary of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana was commemorated with great pride and jubilation, as the Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Inc (GOCA) hosted a splendid dinner and dance in Ottawa on March 9. The event was not only a celebration of Guyana’s independence but also a testament to the enduring spirit and […]

Guyana receives certification for first kidney transplant centre

Guyana receives certification for first kidney transplant centre

Guyana’s Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning official certification as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This accomplishment signifies a significant advancement in Guyana’s medical landscape, as GPHC becomes the inaugural institution in the country to attain such recognition. The certification was bestowed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with […]

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

A regional ferry service connecting Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is set to commence operations in three months, announced Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors in Georgetown. The ferry, facilitating container and passenger movement, aims to enhance trade relations and bolster food security. Ali emphasized the […]