In a recent visit to communities on the East Bank of Demerara, President Irfaan Ali announced plans for agricultural projects and committed to a series of road works. The president engaged with residents, focusing on boosting food production and addressing community infrastructure needs. Youths in Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, will soon benefit from agricultural […]
In a three-day tour match that concluded on Friday in Adelaide, the West Indies, featuring a young and relatively inexperienced squad, managed to secure a morale-boosting draw against Cricket Australia XI. The Caribbean team, facing the formidable Australian side, demonstrated resilience and determination. Resuming on 137 for 3, the Windies batsmen showcased their skills as […]
Chris Bowman, the Director of Youth Basketball Guyana, is eagerly awaiting the upcoming budget announcement on Monday, hoping to see Guyana reaping the benefits of significant investments made in sports over the past two years. As the country braces for another historic budget announcement by Senior Minister Ashni Singh in the National Assembly, Bowman shared […]
In a warm-up match against Cricket Australia XI, West Indies’ bowlers showcased their skills on the second day, leaving a strong impression as the team prepares for upcoming challenges. Opting to bat first, the Windies posted a competitive total of 251 for 8 declared, fueled by half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite, Kavem Hodge, and Justin Greaves. […]
The Cricket West Indies Senior Selection Panel has unveiled the 15-man squads set to compete against Australia in three One Day Internationals (ODI) and three T20 Internationals from February 2 to 13. The squads include notable selections and exclusions. Guyanese wicketkeeper-batsman Tevin Imlach has secured a spot in the Windies ODI squad, joining fellow countrymen […]
HARRIS Paints Guyana recently concluded its ‘Level Up’ promotion, bringing joy to citizens who adorned their surroundings for the Christmas season and had the chance to win exciting prizes. The grand prize of $500,000 was awarded to the biggest winner, Tandeika Branford. Nigel Dodson, Retail Service Manager at Harris Paints GY Ltd., expressed excitement during […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding the continued circulation of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections globally. While COVID-19 is no longer classified as a global health emergency, WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted that the virus is still actively circulating. Ghebreyesus pointed out that December witnessed an increase in transmission, attributed […]
As Guyana prepares for the unveiling of Budget 2024 in parliament, residents of Linden express high anticipation and diverse expectations regarding the measures they hope to see implemented for improved livelihoods. The budget, scheduled for presentation on Monday, follows extensive consultations and discussions with various stakeholders. Residents of Linden shared their expectations for Budget 2024, […]
During a year-end press conference, Gail Teixeira, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, has refuted claims of widespread corruption within the Guyana government. Teixeira emphasized that the existing anti-corruption framework in the country is effective and challenged the opposition to substantiate their corruption allegations with evidence. Teixeira highlighted the importance of presenting facts, asserting […]
With the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) now in operation, the Guyanese government is optimistic about swift actions to fill multiple vacancies for judges. Attorney General Anil Nandlall shared during a recent press conference that expediting this process is crucial to significantly reduce the backlog of legal matters. Over the past few months, the JSC has […]