Latest update February 3rd, 2025 7:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Largest floating book fair heading to Guyana

Oct 31, 2009 News

The world’s largest ever book fair, Logos Hope, is slated to dock at the GNSC Wharf, Georgetown on November 26, next.
A press statement from the Logos Hope stated that this is the eighth port visit of the ship’s maiden voyage to the Caribbean.
Replacing the previous ship, Logos II, this newest ship in the fleet has been fully renovated and designed to give visitors a truly memorable experience.
It was noted that the Logos Hope offers more than books. It features a fully air conditioned deck that is open to the public to explore.
“From the Welcome Experience, which introduces the new vessel through a short movie and various displays, to the International Café’s ice cream, drinks and snacks there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy,” the press statement noted.
It was explained that Logos Hope also brings an expanded selection of books featuring more than 6,000 titles that cover a range of subjects including science, sports, hobbies and religion.
“With children’s books, academic texts, dictionaries, atlases and more, there is something for the whole family to choose from.”
The ship will be open to the public at the Wharf from Thursday November 26, 2009 from 12:00 to 18:00 hrs and from Mondays through Saturdays at 11:00 hrs to18:00 hrs, while on Sundays, it will be opened from 13:00 hrs to 19:00 hrs. The last opening day will be on December 13.
The all-volunteer crew and staff comprise of over 350 people representing 45 different nations who offer a unique example of unity in cultural diversity.
Logos Hope is one of two ships operated by the international charity OM Ships International. In almost 40 years of service, the organisation has welcomed almost 40 million visitors up the gangways in over 150 countries and territories around the world. The ship is hosted in this region by OM Caribbean.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | January, 27th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

GSL 2025 to take place in July

GSL 2025 to take place in July

Feb 03, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) 2025 has been confirmed to run from 8 to 18 July 2025. All 11 matches of the tournament will take place at the iconic Guyana National...
Read More
Ken Harvey dominates GBA’s Pepsi/Michael Parris U-16 Tournament

Ken Harvey dominates GBA’s Pepsi/Michael...

Feb 03, 2025

Goal is Money survive scare on Opening Night of Annual Mashramani Street Football Championship

Goal is Money survive scare on Opening Night of...

Feb 03, 2025

GFF President congratulates Junior Lady Jags

GFF President congratulates Junior Lady Jags

Feb 03, 2025

Former Windies captains remember ‘brethren’ and ‘friend’, Colin Cumberbatch

Former Windies captains remember...

Feb 03, 2025

Olympic Kremlin crowned Horse-of-the-Year at One Guyana Thoroughbred Racing Awards

Olympic Kremlin crowned Horse-of-the-Year at One...

Feb 02, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]