Heading into the New Year, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has ambitious plans to enhance sugar production by focusing on mechanization and improving value-added products. CEO Sasenarine Singh outlined the corporation’s strategic development plan, emphasizing the importance of mechanization, training, and value-added production. In an interview on the Dr. Randy Persaud Show, Singh highlighted the […]
Guyana’s sugar industry witnessed an extraordinary 28% surge in production during the year 2023, as revealed in the Agriculture Ministry’s year-end press conference. The government’s investment of $8.1 billion in 2022 played a pivotal role in this achievement, resulting in a substantial growth from 47,049 metric tonnes in the previous year to an additional 13,555 […]
There has been significant growth in air travel to Guyana, as the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) records an 11 percent increase, moving closer to the one million annual visitor mark. In 2023, CJIA processed over 729,000 passengers, marking an 11 percent increase compared to the previous year. The month of December alone saw 64,134 […]
As the world bids farewell to 2023 and welcomes the new year, Guyanese citizens have shared their aspirations and resolutions for 2024. The year 2023 brought a mix of highs and lows for Guyana, marked by celebratory moments and heart-wrenching tragedies. Reflecting on the past 365 days, citizens expressed their resolutions for the upcoming year. […]
The Ministry of Health’s Comprehensive Child and Young Health Programme (CYHP) has achieved noteworthy progress in its goal of screening nursery-aged children for underlying health conditions. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, shared the program’s success during the ministry’s end-of-year press conference. Launched in September 2023, the CYHP program, supported by the Mount Sinai Health […]
Slingerz FC and Monedderlust FC have advanced to the final of the Guyana Football Federation Elite League Promotional Playoff, earning an opportunity to compete for a spot in the KFC Elite League Season 6 next year. The semi-final matches took place at the Police Sport Club Ground, Eve Leary. In the first encounter, Slingerz FC, […]
The Fisheries industry in Guyana has recorded its highest marine production in the last five years, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. This positive development was highlighted during the Ministry’s end-of-year press conference, where Minister Mustapha discussed the significant improvements in the industry. In 2021, the fisheries sector faced challenges with severely low catches, impacting […]
…Mobilization Works for Wismar Bridge Set to Begin in 2024 Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, announced the successful completion of the bid evaluation process for the construction of the Corentyne River Bridge. This significant infrastructure project aims to facilitate the seamless movement of goods to Suriname, providing farmers with improved transportation options for their […]
Overseas-based national badminton player Narayan Ramdhani recently concluded a highly successful three-day badminton camp at the National Gymnasium, organized by the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA). The event catered to players at the beginner, intermediate, and senior levels, providing rigorous training to enhance their understanding of the game. Ramdhani, a renowned player at the national, regional, […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, reported a positive trend in maternal care in Guyana, citing a reduction in maternal deaths from the previous year. In 2023, fifteen maternal deaths were recorded, compared to seventeen in 2022. The Georgetown Public Hospital played a vital role in this improvement, recording ten maternal deaths this year. The […]