The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in response to criticism from Opposition MP Devin Sears, who accused the government of neglecting technical education programs. During a recent address, Sears raised concerns about the lack of accreditation for the Guyana Technical Education Examination, arguing that students […]
Feb 3, 2025 Banks DIH’s Linden branch has reported a 29% increase in profits for the fiscal year 2024, earning $2.4 billion in revenue. This represents an increase of $557.2 million compared to the previous financial year. At the recent shareholders’ meeting held at the Watooka Guest House in Linden, Branch Manager Sean Grant announced […]
Feb 3, 2025 West Indies Women’s head coach, Shane Deitz, has urged his squad to remain focused and continue building on their recent success following a dominant 3-0 T20 series victory over Bangladesh. In an interview with Windies media, Deitz expressed optimism about the team’s future performances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their momentum throughout […]
February 3, 2025 A single mother of three from Fort Ordinance, Berbice, is the latest beneficiary of the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, receiving the keys to a newly constructed home on Sunday. The house was handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide improved living […]
February 3, 2025 Four young men lost their lives in three separate road accidents over the weekend, with authorities attributing all incidents to high speeds. The accidents, which occurred on Sunday, February 2, across the West Coast and East Bank of Demerara, have raised concerns about reckless driving and road safety enforcement. The first incident […]
By Tyriq WaltersFebruary 1, 2025 The Guyana Harpy Eagles opened their Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating the Barbados Pride by 10 wickets on the third day of their first-round match at the Guyana National Stadium. Resuming on 315-3 in response to Barbados’ first-innings total of 347, Guyana was eventually […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 1, 2025 The drainage infrastructure along the East Coast of Demerara has been further strengthened with the commissioning of a rehabilitated pump station at Montrose. The $220 million facility, equipped with a 200-cusec pump, will serve over 4,000 acres of farmland and provide flood relief to communities including Montrose, Success, Mon Repos, […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 1, 2025 The Ministry of Natural Resources will intensify its land reclamation efforts and enhance monitoring in mining districts to curb environmental infractions. Minister Vickram Bharrat made the announcement while detailing his ministry’s budgetary allocations in the Committee of Supply on Friday. This year, an additional $300 million has been allocated for […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 1, 2025 Guyana has taken a major step in sports development with the opening of the Caribbean’s first doubles squash courts at the Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue. President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially declared the facility open today, marking a significant investment in the country’s sporting future. The state-of-the-art squash facility, valued […]
By Celestine ChaconJanuary 31, 2025 Trade between Guyana and China experienced significant growth in 2024, with an increase of US$1.4 billion, marking a 14.4 percent rise from the previous year. This positive development was highlighted by Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, Huang Rui, during a dinner event hosted to celebrate the Chinese […]