By Tyriq Walters Nineteen-year-old Ricardo Narine has successfully defended his title as the National Junior Chess Champion, remaining unbeaten throughout the MOO MILK-sponsored championship. The Round Robin tournament, held at the David Rose Special School, saw Narine secure the title with a total of 8.5 points from eight victories and one draw. The competition featured […]
By Travis Seymour The Winfield Brathwaite Caribbean Schoolboys and Junior Championships is scheduled to take place from August 16 to 18 at the National Gymnasium. Head of the Guyana Boxing Association, Steve Ninvalle, has announced that teams will begin arriving on Sunday. Guyana’s 28-member team will be based at Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis’s gymnasium starting […]
By Travis Seymour Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. has announced that the rehabilitation of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall is expected to be completed by next month. Responding to a query from opposition member Nima Flu Bess, Minister Ramson Jr. stated that only a small portion of the project remains unfinished. The ongoing renovation […]
By Saskia Warrick Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has addressed concerns about a potential sugar shortage in Guyana, clarifying that there will be no scarcity of sugar on the local market. Despite challenges such as the El Nino phenomenon and production issues at Albion Estate due to a fire, Minister Mustapha assured that measures are in […]
By Saskia Warrick In a recent parliamentary session, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha addressed concerns regarding Guyana’s rice production and the rising market prices. Minister Mustapha assured that the country’s rice production is meeting both local and international demands. This claim is supported by the fact that the first crop of the year exceeded its target, […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan and Kimberly Giddings The Amerindian People’s Association (APA) is under scrutiny due to its political affiliations and recent actions. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has pointed out the APA’s historical and recent connections with the opposition APNU/AFC. This includes Laura George’s recent alignment with the […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan At the International Building Expo, President Irfaan Ali announced that the ambitious Silica City Project, located along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, is on track for realization by 2030. The project, which aims to create Guyana’s first modern, climate-resilient urban center, will span 3,800 acres. President Ali emphasized that the development of Silica City […]
By Samuel Gillis The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTA) recently conducted a training session for private sector representatives in Region 2. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, who attended the event, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the nation’s procurement system. During the training, Dr. Singh highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure good governance, accountability, […]
By Nakasia Logan Hundreds of Guyanese are set to benefit from the allocation of house lots and land titles at the 2024 International Building Expo, held at the National Stadium in Providence. Recipients expressed their gratitude for this significant milestone, sharing their joy at finally becoming landowners. Among the beneficiaries was Stanley Wills, who applied […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) continues its efforts to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities worldwide, as highlighted by Dennis Francis, President of the UN General Assembly. Speaking on the program Disability and You, Francis stressed the organization’s ongoing work to address the needs of people with mental, […]