By Saskia WarrickOctober 5, 2024 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has clarified that foreign nationals, including Chinese entrepreneurs, are permitted to establish businesses in Guyana, emphasizing that regulatory bodies must uniformly enforce existing laws to ensure compliance. This statement comes amid rising concerns about the growing presence of Chinese businesses and their perceived impact on […]
October 5, 2024 Guyana is set to host the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) finals in 2025, marking the third consecutive year that the country will stage the CPL playoffs and finals. This announcement was made on Friday evening by President Dr. Irfaan Ali. As part of a three-year agreement with CPL, the finals […]
By Celestine Chacon October 5, 2024 — Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, conducted a youth outreach in the Mocha Arcadia community, accompanied by representatives from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), the Board of Industrial Training, and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. During the event, residents and […]
October 5, 2024 The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) advanced to the final of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League following a dominant all-round performance against the Barbados Royals. The team was propelled by key contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shai Hope, and Romario Shepherd. After winning the toss, GAW elected to bowl first, quickly claiming the […]
By Celestine Chacon October 5, 2024 — Acclaimed actor Jacob Scipio, renowned for his performance in “Bad Boys for Life,” recently embarked on a journey to his ancestral home in Guyana, tracing his lineage back to the Island of Leguan in Region Two, where his grandfather was born. Scipio’s visit attracted significant attention on social […]
By Tyriq Walters The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) recently took significant steps to elevate the skills and professionalism of its members by collaborating with international umpires during the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League held in Guyana. This initiative, organized in partnership with the Guyana Cricket Board and CPL match officials, provided local […]
By Nakasia Logan | October 4, 2024 One Communications has officially launched its 2024 Pinktober campaign, reiterating its dedication to increasing cancer awareness, promoting education, and raising vital funds for cancer treatment and prevention. Since its start in 2017, Pinktober has emerged as one of the company’s most significant corporate social responsibility efforts, aimed at […]
October 4, 2024 In another troubling incident involving staff from the National Communications Network (NCN) Linden Branch, camerawoman Ayana Benjamin was verbally abused by Councillor Abdullah Hamid during this week’s statutory meeting. The confrontation occurred shortly after Mayor Sharma Solomon prematurely adjourned the meeting due to a disagreement with Town Clerk Lennox Gasper. The altercation […]
By Shannon Totaram | October 4, 2024 Teachers across Guyana are celebrating Teachers’ Week, themed “Valuing Teachers’ Voices towards a New Social Contract for Education.” In Linden, educators gathered for a series of activities, culminating in a vibrant rally today. The week of celebrations began last Sunday with a church service at the Linden Church […]
By Josiah Williams | October 4, 2024 The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has stated that it will not tolerate any attempts to stifle its local government councillors as they work to serve their constituents and advocate for development. This declaration comes from the Party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in response to recent issues in […]