Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, have reiterated their support for Guyana’s territorial sovereignty in the ongoing border dispute with Venezuela. The leaders aimed to reassure and strengthen ties within the CARICOM community. In a recent statement, Prime Minister Mottley addressed the […]
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to introduce a motion in the National Assembly aimed at granting the committee the authority to summon public officials to its meetings. This decision comes in response to communication challenges that have caused delays in PAC proceedings due to the unavailability of key officials for questioning. During a […]
In a tragic incident at the Aurora Gold Mine, forty-nine-year-old Joseph Lickorish, also known as Acha Boy, lost his life on Saturday morning. The fatal accident occurred when the truck he was driving collided with another vehicle while descending a hill at the mining site. Veronica Van Hersel, the grieving mother of Joseph Lickorish, expressed […]
The 2023 Inter-Guiana Games concluded in Paramaribo, Suriname, with Guyana securing an impressive second-place finish overall. Despite Guyana’s notable dominance in track and field, Suriname managed to defend their title earned in the 2022 edition by performing well across seven other disciplines. Suriname accumulated a total of 40 points, securing their position at the top […]
In the challenging world of tennis at the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG), Guyana’s team faced tough competition on Suriname’s courts, ultimately securing a commendable third place. Suriname emerged as the gold medalist, while French Guiana claimed the second spot. Despite the intense competition, Guyana showcased notable performances, particularly from Kimora Erskin and Paula Kalekeyzi. The under-18 […]
In a remarkable display of aquatic prowess at the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG), Guyana clinched the second position in the three-country swimming competition. Suriname, the host nation, claimed the top spot with an impressive total of 342 points, while Guyana secured a commendable second place with 292 points. The swimming events showcased exceptional talent from Guyana, […]
In the realm of football at the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) in Suriname, Guyana experienced divergent outcomes, with the male and female teams facing contrasting fortunes on the pitch. The Guyanese men’s football team showcased their prowess and resilience, going unbeaten throughout the tournament. They secured a notable 2-0 victory against French Guiana in one match […]
In the realm of intellectual sports, Guyana’s eight-member chess team showcased their strategic prowess at the Inter-Guiana Games 2023, securing a commendable second-place finish on the chess board. The competition featured teams from Suriname, French Guiana, and Guyana, each vying for supremacy in this mind-challenging discipline. Suriname emerged as the ultimate victor, clinching the gold […]
The Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) saw Guyana’s male and female basketball teams achieving commendable third-place finishes, securing bronze medals in their respective categories. In the men’s basketball competition, Guyana faced a tough challenge against French Guiana, resulting in a 96-70 loss. Despite an outstanding performance by Kelon Phillips, who scored a game-high 45 points, the locals […]
The National Accreditation Council recently conferred certificates of accreditation upon The College of Excellence, Management and Business, and The Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School. The ceremony, though simple, held significant importance as it recognized these institutions for providing world-class education. Dr. Marcel Hutson, Executive Director of the National Accreditation Council, expressed that […]