By Josiah Williams Guyana is set to achieve significant savings in food imports, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali announcing plans to ramp up production of key crops such as onions, corn, and beans. This initiative is expected to result in an annual reduction of over 150 million US dollars in the country’s food import bill. […]
By Josiah Williams The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Guyana has inaugurated its new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab and launched the Guyana Coastal Database, marking a significant step forward in geographic research. Located at the Hogben-Drayton Math and Science Building on the Turkeyen campus, the GIS Lab is equipped […]
By Jacquey Bourne As Guyana prepares to celebrate its 58th Independence Anniversary in Linden, the Guyana Police Force has implemented new traffic arrangements to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles in the mining town. Superintendent Sherwin Henry, Officer in Charge (O/C) of the Traffic Division Ten, provided details on the plans. Superintendent Henry stated that […]
By Fabiana McKlmon As part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week activities, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) organized an EMS drill competition and awards ceremony at the Fire Service Headquarters on Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. The event was attended by senior officers of the GFS and showcased the skills of participating EMS teams in accuracy, […]
By Eric Collymore Camille’s Academy has launched the “Commit to Get Fit” programme, which brings together athletes from bodybuilding and CrossFit to promote a healthy lifestyle among students and encourage regular physical exercise. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining fitness for both physical health and academic success. The programme, originally launched in 2019, faced […]
By Travis Seymour Castrol Strikers and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) displayed their prowess with decisive victories in the latest matches of the Demerara Volleyball Association Club League held at the National Gymnasium. On Tuesday evening, the Guyana Defence Force triumphed over the Eagles Volleyball Club with a straight-sets victory. The GDF team, led by […]
By Travis Seymour The AP Invitational Athletics Meet is set to return to the National Track and Field Center in Guyana on June 22nd this year, serving as a crucial Olympic qualifier. The Aliann Pompey Invitational, a World Athletics sanctioned Continental Tour meet, was hosted for several years before taking a five-year hiatus due to […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou The largest cooperative in Guyana, the Linden Utility Services Co-op Society Limited (LUSCSL), elected a new management team over the weekend, concluding over two years of oversight by an Interim Management Committee (IMC). The new management committee includes Hugh Stephens, Alfred Julian, Carol Benjamin, Joseph John, Royston Hutson, William Issacs, Claude Williams, […]
By Saskia Warrick The Caribbean Food Security and Livelihoods Survey, conducted jointly by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and CARICOM, has highlighted a critical need for international support to accelerate progress towards Zero Hunger and build sustainable food systems in the region. The survey’s findings indicate that 43 percent of the population—approximately three […]
By Saskia Warrick Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that Guyana’s rice sector is on track to exceed production targets for the year. Mustapha revealed that rice cultivation is projected to surpass 710,000 tonnes by the end of the year, showcasing a significant increase from previous years. He highlighted the sector’s growth trajectory, with yields […]