The West Indies women’s cricket team faces a crucial challenge as they strive to avoid a series whitewash against Sri Lanka in their final One-day International (ODI) match on Friday. After suffering a decisive five-wicket loss in the second ODI, the West Indies women find themselves trailing 0-2 in the three-match series, with Sri Lanka […]
Tonight, cricket fans worldwide will witness a clash of titans as the West Indies and England lock horns in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia. The West Indies enter this pivotal match with an impeccable record, having secured four consecutive victories in the […]
The Government of Guyana is actively considering proposals to restart mining operations at Troy’s Resources, marking a potential revitalization for the local gold mining sector. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat disclosed this during a recent engagement with industry stakeholders. Troy’s Resources, an Australian company operating in Region Eight, began mining at the Karouni Mining Site […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources held a meeting with miners, goldsmiths, jewellers, and licensed gold buyers to discuss compliance regulations in Guyana’s mining sector, focusing on the buying and selling of gold. Minister Vickram Bharrat, accompanied by representatives from the Guyana Gold Board and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), led discussions on challenges […]
Guyana’s efforts in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) have received commendation from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) and other financial agencies. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, highlighted these achievements during his recent broadcast on the Issues in the News program. At CFATF’s 58th Plenary and […]
The second edition of the Kares One Guyana T10 tournament has commenced with a significant boost as the Government of Guyana has pledged its support for the event through 2024 and 2025. Organizer Akeem Greene announced this commitment following a meeting with Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. This year’s tournament features […]
The Linden Technical Institute (LTI) and the University of Guyana (UG) basketball teams have advanced to the final of the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) tournament following their victories in the semi-finals held at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue on Sunday. In the first semi-final matchup, Linden Technical Institute displayed a dominant performance against the Guyana […]
Gavin Lewis and Renola Jordon emerged victorious as the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Mixed Doubles champions following an impressive performance at the National Racquet Center on Woolford Avenue. In a display of skill and teamwork, Lewis and Jordon dominated throughout the tournament, culminating in a commanding performance in the final against Kalyca Fraser and Ricky […]
In a spectacular display of batting prowess, Nicholas Pooran led the West Indies to a resounding 104-run victory over Afghanistan in their recent ICC T20 World Cup match held at St. Lucia. The match, characterized by an explosive batting performance from the West Indies and a dominant bowling display, showcased Pooran’s exceptional talent on the […]
Today, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), in collaboration with the United Nations, launched a comprehensive Countering Hate Speech campaign aimed at mitigating and eliminating hate speech, particularly prevalent on social media platforms and often based on ethnic and political affiliations. The initiative coincides with the observance of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Deputy […]