By Delicia Janneire | January 20, 2025 Over 75 Guyanese businesses are gearing up for the highly anticipated Agrofest 2025, set to take place from February 21 to 23 at the Queen’s Park in Bridgetown, Barbados. This annual Caribbean trade fair has become a vital platform for businesses to showcase their products and forge valuable […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 20, 2025 A new $191.4 million state-of-the-art pump station has been officially commissioned in Trafalgar, Region Five, aiming to strengthen agricultural productivity in the region. The facility, launched by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, is expected to directly benefit approximately 13,000 acres of rice fields and livestock pastures by improving […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 20, 2025 Effective January 1, 2025, Guyana’s Old Age Pension has increased by 14%, moving from $36,000 to $41,000 per month. The adjustment, announced by Senior Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh during the 2025 budget presentation, marks a continued effort to enhance financial stability for the country’s elderly population. […]
January 18, 2025 The Government of Guyana has allocated $8 billion to the sports sector in the 2025 national budget, nearly doubling last year’s investment, as part of its commitment to infrastructure development and athlete advancement under the “One Guyana” initiative. The budget prioritizes the expansion of sports facilities across the country, with plans to […]
January 18, 2025 A familiar batting collapse from the West Indies has handed Pakistan the advantage at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test match in Multan. Resuming their first innings on 143 for 4, Pakistan managed to post a total of 230 all out, thanks to key contributions from Saud Shakeel (84) and […]
January 18, 2025 The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially announced its 12-member squad for the upcoming Nation’s Cup tournament in Suriname, with seasoned guard Stanton Rose set to captain the team. Head Coach Adrian Hooper, alongside Assistant Coach Marlon Rodrigues, will guide the national side as they prepare for a series of competitive matchups […]
January 18, 2025 Residents of Linden, particularly pensioners, single parents, and workers, have expressed satisfaction with the measures outlined in Budget 2025. Many view the government’s fiscal plan as a step toward improving their financial well-being and providing greater opportunities for economic stability. Presented under the theme “A Secure, Prosperous, and Sustainable Guyana,” Budget 2025 […]
By Kristin Josiah | January 18, 2025 Budget 2025, amounting to over $1.3 trillion, has received positive feedback from members of civil society, who view the fiscal plan as a strategic approach to increasing disposable income and improving the standard of living for Guyanese citizens. Presented by Senior Minister in the Office of the President […]
By Kimberly Giddings, January 18, 2025 Seventy-eight-year-old Berenda Bowman and her husband, John Bowman, are now the proud owners of a brand-new two-bedroom home, thanks to the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. The couple, who previously lived in a deteriorating structure in South Ruimveldt, expressed overwhelming joy and gratitude upon receiving the keys. “I’m glad […]
By Kimberly Giddings, January 18, 2025 The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has been allocated $34.4 billion in the 2025 national budget to enhance its operations, infrastructure, and resources. This was announced by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh. Since the government’s return to […]