By Travis Seymour Guyana’s top female swimmer, Aleka Persaud, faced a challenging start at the 2024 World Aquatics Championship in Doha, Qatar, finishing outside the top three in her first race. In Heat 4 of the competition, Persaud placed 8th, with Maria Fernandez from the Dominican Republic securing first place in 1 minute 01.03 seconds, […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou ExxonMobil Guyana brought its vibrant “Big Red Bus Tour” to Linden on Wednesday, drawing a crowd of eager Lindeners to the Wisroc/Amelia’s Ward car park. Nicholas Yearwood, ExxonMobil’s communication advisor, highlighted the enthusiasm of Lindeners for the event. Attendees at the event had the chance to participate in various games, including spin […]
Amidst the ongoing strike by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) for higher salaries, the government is exploring alternative teaching methods to prevent interruptions in learning. This was highlighted during a press conference earlier today by Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the PPP/C. Since the strike began on February 5, the Ministry of Education […]
by Saskia Warrick Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, has declared that another 10,000 or more house lots will be distributed this year, fulfilling a crucial aspect of the government’s manifesto promise. Since 2020, over 30,000 applicants have been granted house lots across the nation, with 45% of recipients being single parents […]
By Samuel Gillis Today, the Ministry of Labour organized a seminar focusing on the laws governing the workplace, addressing crucial topics such as overtime, termination, severance, and unfair dismissal. Chief Labor Officer Dhaneshwar Deonarine highlighted the significance of the seminar, emphasizing the overwhelming interest from the private sector in understanding workplace regulations. Over 88 businesses, […]
By Samuel Gillis In a groundbreaking decision, the High Court of Guyana has paved the way for ex-husbands to claim maintenance following divorce proceedings. For decades, only women were eligible to seek maintenance or spousal support post-divorce in Guyana. However, this status quo has been overturned by a landmark ruling by Acting Chief Justice Roxane […]
By Royan Abrams A fully booked Castle Hotel in New Amsterdam experienced a devastating fire incident, fortunately leaving all guests unharmed. The Guyana Fire Service, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, is actively investigating the cause of a fire that erupted on the third floor of the Castle Hotel in New Amsterdam on Wednesday. […]
By Royan Abrams Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, participated in community engagements in Port Mourant, Berbice, where he discussed measures outlined in the 2024 budget aimed at enhancing citizens’ lives. The PPP/C administration, upon taking office, committed to ongoing community engagement to ensure citizen participation in improving their lives and communities. Minister Bharrat reiterated […]
By Royan Abrams Residents of several communities along the Corentyne were briefed on the provisions of the 2024 national budget during a visit by Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill. During the community meetings, residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns and challenges. Key issues raised included the need for improved drainage and irrigation, enhanced […]
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, emphasized the importance of teachers and students returning to the classroom during a community outreach event in Region Two. His comments come amidst ongoing strike action by teachers, which he deemed illegal due to the ongoing talks between the Guyana Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education. Hamilton stressed that […]