October 16, 2024 At the opening of the Inaugural International Business Conference, President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined a forward-thinking strategy for enhanced energy collaboration between Guyana and Suriname. He highlighted the potential for both countries to optimize their gas resources and position themselves as key players in regional development. Dr. Ali discussed how both nations […]
October 16, 2024 In observance of World Food Day, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted an Agricultural Exhibition and Open Day event today. The celebration, held at Bourda Cricket Ground, aimed to raise awareness about global hunger and food security, while highlighting Guyana’s efforts toward achieving […]
October 17, 2024 The Bent Street “Champion of Champions” futsal tournament kicked off on Tuesday night at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, with several teams showcasing their skills in a highly competitive opening round. The first match of the night saw Team Cruel narrowly defeat North Ruimveldt 1-0, with Kanye Peters scoring the only […]
October 17, 2024 October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when health professionals in Guyana are encouraging women to focus on the importance of early detection. Early detection plays a critical role in improving the chances of successful treatment for breast cancer. One of the primary methods of early detection is performing […]
October 17, 2024 A new international insurance company, Copassa Group, is now registered in Guyana and is working to fill a critical gap in the Caribbean market by offering medical insurance services that provide coverage for complex medical cases abroad. Founded by Lida Guichard Henning, Copassa Group brings over 40 years of experience in health […]
October 17, 2024 At the recent International Business Conference, held at the Guyana Marriott, investors were urged to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Guyana’s non-oil sectors, which have shown significant progress in the first half of 2024. Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture, Richard Blair, emphasized the importance of agriculture, a key contributor to […]
October 17, 2024 Dr. Preity Kumar, a queer scholar, activist, and educator from Guyana, has launched her new book, An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana, which examines the multifaceted violence faced by queer women in the country. The book was unveiled on ‘Spirit Day’ at an event hosted by Sexualities, Women, […]
October 17, 2024 The inaugural International Business Conference (IBC), held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, has been hailed a success following a highly productive series of business meetings and positive feedback from attendees. Dr. Vishnu Doerga, Chairman of ActionInvest Caribbean Inc. and the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce, shared that the conference had far exceeded initial […]
October 17, 2024 The distribution of the one-time $100,000 cash grant to eligible Guyanese adults will commence shortly, according to PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking at a media conference, Dr. Jagdeo assured the public that stronger systems are now in place for verifying eligibility, which will help reduce delays in […]
October 17, 2024 Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has called on potential investors in Guyana’s infrastructure sector to focus on niche markets rather than attempting to tackle everything at once. Speaking at a recent business conference, Edghill encouraged investors to forge partnerships with local stakeholders, emphasizing that successful investments often stem from collaborating with those […]