The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has appointed Emerging Destinations to promote Guyana in travel markets in the United States and Canada. “2024 is a year of strategic partnerships for the Guyana Tourism Authority. So, as we embark on a new chapter in promoting Guyana as a premier travel destination, the partnership with Emerging Destinations marks […]
The court-appointed administrator for the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, Cleveland Seafort, says the airline will wind up its operations in its current form on January 24 . In a recent letter to staff outlining the latest position regarding the Antigua-based LIAT (1974) Ltd, Seaforth wrote “after careful consideration and evaluation of the present operations, a […]
Barbados, a picturesque island nation in the Caribbean, continues to boast the most powerful passport in the region, securing the top spot for the year 2024. According to the latest data from the 2024 Henley Passport Index, the Barbados passport ranks globally at an impressive #22, providing its holders with visa-free access to a remarkable […]
For International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, yogis around the world will bepractising everything from goat yoga to cannabis yoga.But have you ever felt like a yoga session on the ground simply wasn’t enough?Well now you can take your practice to the next level in the form of underwateryoga, a new activity created by […]
Basdeo Panday, a former prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago who was the first person of Indian descent to hold that position, has died. He was 90. Panday died on January 1 last, surrounded by his family, according to a statement that his daughter, Mickela Panday, posted on social media. “He passed with his boots […]
St. Lucia-born Nina Compton, the celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality, was honored as the Godmother of Silversea’s newest addition to its fleet, the Silver Nova. The official naming ceremony took place in Fort Lauderdale on January 4th last, commemorating the ship’s 39th arrival and marking a significant milestone for Silversea and the Royal Caribbean […]
By Jahmela Joseph-Thomas Tucked away in the lush heart of St. Lucia lies a natural treasure that beckons to adventurers and wellness enthusiasts alike—the Sulphur Springs. As the world’s only drive-in volcano, this geological marvel near the town of Soufriere captivates visitors with its extraordinary blend of beauty and geothermal activity. Upon our arrival from […]
Guyana began its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council last Tuesday. Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett will the country’s commitment to international law and multilateralism. Guyana’s national flag, was installed outside the Council’s chamber alongside the flags of the four other council members serving the same 2024 and […]
Old and new forms of discrimination and intolerance continue to divide communities all over the world. Sentiments of xenophobia are on the rise. They are often manipulated for demagogic purposes or even for sinister political agendas. Day after day, their corrosive effects undermine the rights of countless victims. Discrimination can take many forms, covert or […]
By Lincoln DePradine A leading Ontario-based research and consultancy firm – Dunn, Pierre, Barnett & Company Canada Ltd. – is set to begin a major Labour Market Project in Guyana in early 2024, commissioned by the country’s ministry of education. The study aims to analyze the national workforce, identify skills gaps, and prepare for emerging […]
