By Samuel SukhnandanFebruary 4, 2025 The government remains committed to ensuring that all eligible Guyanese receive the $100,000 cash grant, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips reiterated on Monday. During the Parliamentary Committee of Supply’s examination of budget estimates and expenditures under the Office of the Prime Minister, PM Phillips defended the over $40 billion […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 3, 2025 After nine years of on-and-off rehabilitation, the Kitty Market is finally nearing completion. The ongoing work has been a long journey, and with the City Hall’s push for a February month-end deadline, there is renewed momentum to finalize the project amidst financial accountability challenges. City Mayor Alfred Mentore expressed his […]
By Marlena WillieFebruary 4, 2025 In observance of World Cancer Day 2025, two cancer survivors shared their personal journeys and emphasized the importance of early screenings and routine checkups to maintain overall health and well-being. The event, held by the Periwinkle Club at Muneshwers Limited, aimed to raise awareness about cancer and its impact on […]
By Kristin JosiahFebruary 4, 2025 The Committee of Supply has authorized the allocation of 9.6 billion dollars for Region Two, Pomeroon Supenaam, as part of the 41.9 billion dollars approved for the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development this year. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, provided details of the funding […]
By Kimberly GiddingsFebruary 4, 2025 Travellers arriving at or departing from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) can now take advantage of electronic immigration forms, designed to reduce congestion and improve the overall passenger experience. The new system, known as the “Embarkation/Disembarkation” (E/D) form, allows passengers to conveniently fill out their forms online. By scanning QR […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 4, 2025 The National Assembly has approved $141.45 billion in budgetary allocations for the Office of the Prime Minister, paving the way for significant advancements in the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project at Wales and the electronic identity card (e-ID) initiative. Of the total sum, $51.2 billion has been allocated for the second phase […]
By Celestine Chacon| February 4, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and fairness in Guyana’s housing sector, emphasizing the strict regulations in place to prevent any misconduct in land allocations. During a live broadcast on Monday evening, Dr. Ali addressed the operations of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), […]
The Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force are tied at the top of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Four-Day Championship standings after dominant performances in the opening round. The defending champions, Harpy Eagles, made a strong start to their campaign with a decisive ten-wicket victory over the Barbados Pride at […]
February 3, 2025 The latest edition of the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) National One Guyana Basketball League saw intense matchups at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, with the Mambas, Georgetown Masters, and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) emerging victorious. In one of the most closely contested games of the night, the Mambas edged out the […]
February 3, 2025 Coaches from Spanish football club Racing Madrid FC are currently in Guyana, working with the National U17 boys’ team as they prepare for the upcoming Concacaf Championships, set to begin on February 7 in Costa Rica. This initiative is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2023 between the […]