By Celestine Chacon | January 21, 2025 The 2025 national budget has earmarked $1.3 billion to enhance care facilities and create safe spaces for children, with a special focus on supporting working parents and single parents. This funding will facilitate the establishment of essential infrastructure aimed at providing secure environments for children while their parents […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 20, 2025 Guyana’s economy has seen extraordinary growth, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) soaring by 43.6% in 2024, surpassing the 33% growth achieved in 2023. This was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh during his presentation of the 2025 national budget. Despite facing global inflationary pressures, Dr. Singh […]
January 20, 2025 The West Indies U19 women’s cricket team faced their second consecutive defeat in the 2025 ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, losing to Sri Lanka by 81 runs on Tuesday in Malaysia. Following a semifinal finish in the previous tournament, the Caribbean team is struggling to find their form in this year’s […]
January 20, 2025 Orson Ferguson demonstrated exceptional skill and patience to secure victory in the inaugural GBTI Mastercard Golf Classic Tournament, held at the Lusignan Golf Club on Sunday. Ferguson, with a handicap of 28, emerged as the first champion of the 2025 tournament, finishing with an impressive 43 points. His consistent performance throughout the […]
January 20, 2025 The newly refurbished Cliff Anderson Sports Hall was the center of thrilling basketball action as the latest round of the One Guyana Basketball Premier League unfolded. The evening saw the Berbice Renegades and Bounty Colts claim impressive victories over their respective opponents. In the first match, the Berbice Renegades showcased their dominance, […]
January 20, 2025 The government of Guyana, under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership, has once again demonstrated its commitment to the country’s youth and sports development with an unprecedented allocation of $8 billion for sports in the 2025 national budget. This significant increase in funding follows a pattern of consistent investment over the past four years, […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 20, 2025 In light of a 21% contraction in the sugar industry, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has directed the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) to shift from a “bossing around” leadership style to a more collaborative approach with employees in order to enhance efficiency and meet production targets. […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 20, 2025 As the 2025 general elections approach, the opposition continues to call for the implementation of biometric voter verification. However, the proposal faces significant legal and logistical obstacles, according to Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Commissioner Sase Gunraj. Gunraj explained that the current legal framework does not support the widespread […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 20, 2025 The government has committed to a significant investment of $3.6 billion towards the development of the music and performing arts sector in Guyana for 2025. This funding will be directed towards the growth and preservation of the nation’s diverse culture, with a focus on music, arts, and heritage […]
January 20, 2025 Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies women’s team, delivered an outstanding performance on Sunday, scoring a brilliant century to lead her side to a dominant 9-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Warner Park in Basseterre Stadium, during the ongoing Bangladesh tour of the Caribbean. Bangladesh, batting first, was restricted to 198 for […]