July 2024

Fire Service distances agency from fireman found with illegal liquor

Fire Service distances agency from fireman found with illegal liquor

The Guyana Fire Service on Friday confirmed that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into a serious incident involving Station Officer Clayton Pantlitz, who was recently found with a large quantity of illegal alcohol. On July 18, Pantlitz was intercepted by police at Melanie, East Coast Demerara. During a search of his vehicle, authorities discovered
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West Indies fight back to leave third Test finely poised

West Indies fight back to leave third Test finely poised

England lost openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett late in the evening session as they surrendered the initiative to reach 38-3 at stumps on day one of the third Test against West Indies. Gus Atkinson had earlier taken four wickets as England’s bowlers rallied to snuff out a West Indies fightback and restrict them to
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‘Your job is not a 9 to 5’ – Parag tells NDC councillors and overseers

‘Your job is not a 9 to 5’ – Parag tells NDC councillors and overseers

Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Councillors and Overseers have one of the most important roles nationally. To successfully execute their day-to-day duties, they are encouraged to be visible in the communities they represent and to the residents. “You cannot gain or maintain the confidence of the residents if you do not appear. “The foremost thing should
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Three new companies join GNBS ‘Made in Guyana,’ Product Certification Programmes

Three new companies join GNBS ‘Made in Guyana,’ Product Certification Programmes

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has certified three new local companies under its Made in Guyana and Product Certification Programmes in July 2024. Under the Made in Guyana Certification Mark programme, the GNBS certified Sand Flower Products of 85 New Haven, Siriki Sands, Upper Pomeroon, and Genuine Products of Lot 42 Stanleytown, New
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U.S. Government to launch youth workforce readiness project

U.S. Government to launch youth workforce readiness project

On Wednesday, July 31, Adrienne Galanek, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy, Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, and the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) will launch the Ignite Project to equip youths with the skills needed for Guyana’s future workforce. The project is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Resilience, Inclusion,
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Roger Steffens Says Marley Family Failed To Match Joe Bogdanovich’s Offer For Massive Bob Marley Collection

Roger Steffens Says Marley Family Failed To Match Joe Bogdanovich’s Offer For Massive Bob Marley Collection

Reggae superfan and journalist Roger Steffens has disclosed that the Marleys failed to match the offer made by music impresario Josef Bogdanovich, who reportedly closed a deal to bring a veritable trove of Bob Marley memorabilia and artifacts to Jamaica.

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Nine-year-old Guyanese Zion Hickerson heads to Arsenal Football Camp

Nine-year-old Guyanese Zion Hickerson heads to Arsenal Football Camp

Zion Hickerson, a promising nine-year-old Guyanese athlete, is set to embark on an intensive training regimen aimed at propelling him to international stardom. With the backing of ANSA McAL Distribution Inc. (AMDI), Hickerson will attend the prestigious Arsenal Football Camp in Richmond, Virginia, from July 29 to August 2, 2024. After that, he will attend
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