Iasi Thorne, a 19-year-old Guyanese fast bowler, expressed his readiness for the upcoming ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup scheduled to take place in South Africa. Thorne is part of the West Indies Under-19 squad for the tournament and remains optimistic about the team’s performance. Thorne mentioned that the preparation for the tournament has been […]
In a televised program, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, highlighted key initiatives the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be focusing on in the coming year. One of the primary goals is to strengthen Guyana’s role in multilateral diplomacy. Minister Todd emphasized that Guyana’s foreign policy agenda revolves around three pillars: climate […]
In the first day of the test match against Australia, Berbican Shamar Joseph made a remarkable debut performance, standing out with both bat and ball. Despite West Indies being bowled out for 188, Joseph’s contributions were a highlight for the visiting team. As the West Indies opted to bat first, the opening pair of Tagenarine […]
The second four-day warm-up match for the Guyana Harpy Eagles commenced at the Meten Meer Zorg sports ground, with the Matthew Nandu Eleven holding the upper hand at the end of day one. The Nandu Eleven resumed the match with a 25-run deficit after dismissing the Anthony Adams Eleven for 144 runs. The standout performers […]
In a bid to enhance tourism and create a distinct identity for Linden, a new billboard has been unveiled at Millies Junction, Amelia’s Ward, welcoming visitors to “Linden, the heartland of Guyana.” Financed by the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce, the picturesque billboard is a project completed through the Region Ten Tourism Committee. Sanalie […]
In a significant initiative to enhance legal knowledge and improve the administration of justice, three volumes of criminal bench books have been distributed to various stakeholders in the Caribbean region. The distribution was made possible through funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Support for the Criminal Justice Programme. Attorney General and Minister […]
During the Budget 2024 presentation themed “Staying the course building prosperity for all,” Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that Guyana achieved an extraordinary 33 percent growth in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2023. This remarkable economic expansion has positioned Guyana at the forefront of nations with the most robust economic growth […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has revealed plans to expand and continue the part-time job initiative in the upcoming year, citing its positive impact on wealth creation and poverty alleviation. Despite facing some criticism, the initiative, introduced last year, has proven to be a significant contributor to the workforce, particularly benefiting around 15,000 Guyanese, predominantly women […]
The Guyanese government continues its commitment to the GOAL scholarship program, with an allocation of four billion dollars to support an additional six thousand students. Outgoing Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag, highlighted the significance of investing in Guyana’s human resources as a crucial foundation for the country’s transformation. Initially launched when the PPP returned […]
During a Year-In-Review Press Conference, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn revealed that Venezuelans constitute the fastest-growing segment of the inmate population in Guyana. Currently, 23 Venezuelans are incarcerated in the local prison system for various offenses. Minister Benn acknowledged that some were arrested for firearm-related charges, while others faced charges related to disorderly conduct and […]