By Saskia Warrick Guyana is gearing up to commence large-scale production of onions following promising results from trial cultivations, announced Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. With a growing focus on food security, onion trials are currently underway at the National Agricultural and Research Institute (NARI). Currently, Guyana imports onions from various countries including the United States […]
By Royan Abrams President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the working conditions of public servants, particularly teachers, urging patience amid ongoing strikes and emphasizing the need to avoid politicizing the issue. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Technical Training College Facility Simulator in Port Mourant, President Ali assured all categories […]
By Royan Abrams President Dr. Irfaan Ali has inaugurated a US$13 million Facility Simulator in Port Mourant, Berbice, aimed at providing world-class certification to Guyanese individuals trained there. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step in enhancing the country’s technical and competency-based skills training, particularly in the rapidly growing oil and gas industry. During the […]
By Nakasia Logan In response to rising prostate cancer-related deaths surpassing those from other cancers, the Ministry of Health is intensifying efforts to bridge the gap between cancer diagnosis and treatment. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, underscored this initiative during a Cancer Fair held at the ministry’s Brickdam Road compound in observance of World […]
By Nakasia Logan In an effort to combat recidivism and facilitate the successful reintegration of former inmates, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is calling for external support from stakeholders. Senior Superintendent Mark Smith, Head of Finance at the GPS, emphasized the importance of sustained assistance for individuals transitioning back into society after their release from […]
By Kristin Josiah Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, has responded to the request made by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) for the Ministry of Labour to intervene as a mediator between them and the Ministry of Education amid the ongoing teachers’ strike. Hamilton emphasized that the matter is not yet at the stage for the […]
National athlete Carlos Petterson-Griffith is set to take on one of his biggest challenges yet as he competes against eleven of the world’s top athletes in the prestigious Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in England. The Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, now in its second edition, will feature twelve male and twelve female athletes vying for world records in […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has criticized the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) for its alleged lack of accountability and credibility, highlighting concerns about the union’s financial management practices. According to Dr. Jagdeo, the GTU has collected billions of dollars from teachers over several decades but has not undergone auditing procedures. The last audit, he claims, […]
By Samuel Gillis Renowned Guyanese artist Jumo Primo, also known as “Rubber Waist,” is celebrating an illustrious 34-year journey in the music industry. Jumo Primo describes his musical odyssey as a culmination of life lessons, struggles, and moments of happiness. He sees his journey as a reflection of life itself, with its unexpected twists and […]
By Royan Abrams As some teachers continue their strike action, others are expressing their dissatisfaction with the situation and calling for a unified approach to address concerns. While speaking to the media, teachers who have chosen to remain on the job voiced their reservations about the ongoing strike, labeling it as potentially beneficial only to […]