The Guyanese government is set to introduce two new bills, the Sexual Violence Bill and the Sexual Harassment Bill, to combat sexual assault and harassment effectively. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, made this announcement during the opening of a center aimed at providing support to victims of sexual and gender-based violence. […]
The Office of the Prime Minister conducted an outreach in villages along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway as part of ongoing efforts to engage with residents, listen to their concerns, and discuss potential solutions. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, assured residents that the government is actively working […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has highlighted the imperative of global solidarity to confront the interconnected challenges faced by the Global South, encompassing socio-economic, environmental, and governance issues. Speaking at the Third South Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 and China in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme “Leaving No One […]
The 50th anniversary of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha was celebrated with a grand parade and cultural program at the Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Sanskritik Kendra in Prashad Nagar, Georgetown. Members of the Hindu community from across the country gathered to commemorate the organization’s significant contributions to Guyana’s economy and culture. The celebration reflected on […]
In the first Pepsi/Mike Parris amateur boxing competition of the year, Rose Hall Jammer emerged as the champion boxing gym. The competition, organized by the Guyana Boxing Association, featured 10 fights and took place at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis gym in Albouystown. Rose Hall Jammer claimed the top spot, outperforming Pace and Power Boxing […]
In the ongoing One Guyana basketball league playoff, both Bounty Colts and Eagles secured victories in their respective matchups. The games took place at the national gymnasium after heavy rain forced a move from the open hard court. The playoff features eight top teams from the regular season competing in a best-of-three series, with the […]
Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies Test captain leading the team in Australia, highlighted the importance of self-belief and improvement for the team’s success against the world’s number one side. Brathwaite, who took over the captaincy from Jason Holder, expressed the need for the team to trust in their abilities and work on enhancing their performance. […]
In a remarkable display of skill, Pakistani young sensation Shahzaib Khan scored an impressive century (106) in the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. Khan’s stellar performance contributed significantly to Pakistan posting a formidable total of 284 runs. In the subsequent innings, Afghanistan was unable to match Pakistan’s score and was bundled out […]
Cricket West Indies has revealed the schedule for the regional four-day tournament, set to take place from February 7 to April 20. The defending champions, Guyana Harpy Eagles, will commence their title defense against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the first round in St. Kitts and Nevis on February 7. Following their opening match, […]
Nicholas Fraser, Head of the Allied Arts Unit at the Ministry of Education, highlighted the partnership between the ministry, Archery Guyana, and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) to enhance teachers’ capabilities in guiding students who choose archery as a Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subject. A five-day coaches course was organized at the National Resource […]