West Indies limited-overs captain Shai Hope expressed confidence in the team’s preparation as they gear up for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. The Windies are focused on building momentum for their ICC T20 World Cup campaign scheduled for June. Hope emphasized the importance of taking it one match at a time, urging his teammates […]
The One Guyana Basketball League is heating up as it reaches the crucial stage, with two teams facing elimination this Saturday. The matchups include Bounty Colts against the Kobras and UG Trojans taking on the Eagles. Bounty Colts currently lead the series 1-0, putting the Kobras in a must-win situation to stay in the competition. […]
Sugar production is slated to recommence at the Rose Hall Estate by the end of this month, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The announcement was made during the consideration of budget estimates for the sugar industry. Minister Mustapha revealed that approximately 2,500 hectares of sugarcane at Rose Hall are available for production in the […]
The Black Belly Sheep project is scheduled to launch in the first half of this year, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. During the consideration of estimates for his ministry, Minister Mustapha stated that 707 sheep are already in the country, with an additional 293 expected. Once the full batch arrives, the project will commence […]
The Guyanese government has commenced the process of reviewing weight restriction laws for vehicles, with the aim of curbing the severe damage caused by overloaded heavy vehicles to local thoroughfares across the country. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill addressed the Committee of Supply in the National Assembly, highlighting the ongoing issue of axle loads […]
As the scrutiny of budget estimates and expenditures continues in the Committee of Supply of the National Assembly, the allocations to the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce have come under question, particularly in relation to the Small Business Development Fund. In this year’s budget, $450 million has been allocated to the Small Business Development […]
A delegation from ExxonMobil Guyana, led by Vice President and Business Services Manager Phillip Rietema, recently met with the Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in New Amsterdam to discuss the company’s ongoing and future investments in the region. As part of its Greater Guyana Initiative, ExxonMobil is set to build a state-of-the-art stadium at […]
President Irfaan Ali recently met with members of the senior men’s football team, the Golden Jaguars, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the continued growth of football in Guyana. The Golden Jaguars are currently in training for their upcoming return to the field in June. During the meeting, President Ali encouraged the players to remain focused […]
Residents of the Supply community on the East Coast of Demerara can expect significant improvements in roads, drainage channels, and community facilities following President Irfaan Ali’s recent visit. The President engaged with residents, addressing their concerns and promising swift action on various issues. Residents raised pressing matters such as the need for enhanced drainage and […]
The ongoing dispute over Linden Town Week 2024’s dates and operations has escalated, with Town Clerk Lennox Gasper alleging that the Mayor and Town Council appointed committee is illegal and attempting to exclude his office from the planning process. On the ‘Region Ten in Focus’ program on NCN Linden, Gasper expressed his lack of awareness […]