During the budget debates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, emphasized that President Irfaan Ali’s bilateral and multilateral engagements are strategically designed to bring benefits to the people of Guyana. Minister Todd noted that the more than $8 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2024 budget will contribute to enhancing Guyana’s […]
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) have expressed their appreciation for the $4.6 billion allocated for the advancement of sports in Guyana. The GCB, led by Bissondyal Singh, is particularly pleased with the allocation, emphasizing its significant contribution to various development projects outlined by the Government of Guyana. Key highlights […]
Following a recent basketball game, head coach Willan Cameron of the Bounty Colts and the losing head coach of the Kobras shared their thoughts on their teams’ performances. Coach Willan Cameron expressed satisfaction with his team’s winning performance, highlighting the positive aspects of their play. He acknowledged that there are areas to improve but found […]
Pastel Explosion 2024, an event held over the weekend in Georgetown Bus Park, Linden, has been declared a success by coordinator Ziningi Ngqondo. The primary goal of the event was to spotlight local small businesses and provide a networking platform for their success. The event, now in its third year, featured more than thirty local […]
In the ongoing budget debates in Guyana’s Parliament, two legislators, representing the government and the main opposition, engaged in a heated exchange over the management of the country’s economy. Opposition Member of Parliament Juretha Fernandes asserted that the trillion-dollar budget presented lacks benefits for ordinary citizens. Fernandes contended that the APNU/AFC coalition, during its tenure […]
The budget debates for the fiscal year 2024 have commenced in Guyana’s National Assembly, one week after the government presented the country’s largest national budget, amounting to $1.146 trillion. The debates provide an opportunity for both government and opposition representatives to express their views on the budget’s content and allocations. Opposition Parliamentarian Roysdale Forde opened […]
The Guyana Police Force is set to launch an advanced E-ticketing system as part of its efforts to enhance road safety and address traffic offenses. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, announced that the E-ticketing program is in its final stages of development and is expected to be operational by mid-year. The new system will […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is intensifying its efforts in combating the drug trade through enhanced interagency collaboration on local, regional, and international fronts. In an exclusive interview with Nakasia Logan, Head of CANU, James Singh, highlights the agency’s commitment to a multiagency approach, resulting in successful operations and convictions. Singh emphasizes that CANU works […]
Budget 2024, with a close to four billion dollar allocation for business development, is seen as a significant opportunity for all Guyanese to explore and benefit from. The private sector, particularly the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), encourages individuals to examine the budget and identify areas where they can initiate and expand small businesses. […]
The security sector in Guyana is set for a comprehensive transformation with Budget 2024, as over 90 billion dollars are allocated to modernize various aspects. Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn highlighted key areas of focus, emphasizing improvements in physical and transport infrastructure, training opportunities regionally and internationally, and the development of community policing groups. For […]