President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, joined by the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Friday commissioned the St. Ignatius Practical Instruction Department (PID) in Lethem, Region 9. This momentous occasion signals the government’s ongoing commitment to improving access to quality technical and vocational education across Guyana, particularly in hinterland communities. The St. Ignatius PID was The post New Practical Instruction Department commissioned in St. Ignatius  appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Senior Counsel Murseline Bacchus, who died earlier in June, will be laid to rest on Sunday in the ancient county, Berbice. The funeral will commence with viewing and tributes at 10:30 hrs on the grounds of the Berbice High Court, located at Lot 1, Esplanade Road, New Amsterdam. Thereafter, further viewing and tributes as well The post Murseline Bacchus to be laid to rest on Sunday  appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Bilateral trade between Guyana and the United States has surpassed US$4.7 billion over the past year — a new record reflecting the two countries’ growing economic ties. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, made this revelation while addressing the 249th US Independence Day celebration on Friday night at her official residence. “Over the past year, The post ‘New record’ as US/ Guyana trade goes up to US$4.7 billion  appeared first on News Room Guyana.

In the heart of South America, where table tennis has traditionally taken a backseat to more popular sports, one woman is rewriting the narrative. Chelsea Edghill’s journey from an accidental introduction to table tennis to becoming Guyana’s flag bearer at two Olympic Games represents a blueprint for sporting transformation in the Caribbean nation. Edghill’s path The post From Flag Bearer to Game Changer: Chelsea Edghill’s mission to transform Guyanese sport appeared first on News Room Guyana.