UG Establishes a University Press
The University of Guyana (UG) and Ian Randle Publishers (IRP) of Jamaica signed an agreement on March 16, 2017 to establish The University of Guyana Press as the publishing arm of UG to create an outlet for the scholarly work of faculty and student researchers, as part of efforts to boost research and scholarship at the nation's sole national university.
Small Campus Fire at Turkeyen Contained - University of Guyana Press Release
The University of Guyana is working with the investigators from the Guyana Fire Service and Guyana Police Force to determine the cause of a small fire which started at around 10:00 h on Tuesday, March 8, 2017.
The Origin of the Phrase “In the Limelight”
The origin of “in the limelight,” which refers to being the focus of public attention, is linked to a type of stage lighting that was popular in the 19th century. The “lime” in limelight is a chemical compound, calcium oxide, also known as quicklime.
Pabst Racing Announces Calvin Ming (Guyanese) for The 2017 Usf2000 Championship
Pabst Racing of Wisconsin USA announced today that 21-year-old Calvin Ming has signed to drive in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda for 2017. Ming will drive the #22 Pabst Racing entry during the fourteen-round season.
Simone A. James Alexander Ph.D. - Professor & Author
Simone A. James Alexander is Professor of English, Africana Studies and Women and Gender Studies and Director of Africana Studies at Seton Hall University, New Jersey, where she teaches and researches in the areas of Postcolonial literature, African American literature, African literature, Caribbean literature, Russian literature, American Literature and women writers.
Josephus Avellinus DeSilva; 1925 - 2017
Josephus Avellinus DeSilva “ Sweetie Man”, 91, passed away late Wednesday night, January 25th, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Josephus was born in Georgetown, Guyana, on November 10th, 1925. He was the son of the late John DeSilva and Mary Philomina DeSilva.
Jasmat "Doris" DeSilva; 1932 - 2017
Jasmat “Doris” DeSilva, 84, passed away early Monday morning, January 2nd, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Jasmat was born in Plantation Versailles, Guyana, on April 23rd, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Bhudo Ramkaran and Bhagwanden Ramkaran and the eldest of three siblings.
New Media Accreditation Criteria for Government Facilities
The Government of Guyana has issued new criteria for media personnel security clearance at the Ministry of the Presidency offices and at State House.
Lady Sara Lou Carter, July 4, 1923 - December 16, 2016
On Friday, December 16, 2016, Lady Sara Lou Carter of Bethesda, Maryland, died peacefully at the age of 93.
President David Granger, "Guyana welcomes the decision by UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon"
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 21, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that Guyana welcomes the decision by United Nations' (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon to identify a definitive deadline to the Good Offices process for the resolution of the Guyana/ Venezuela border controversy.