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 […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali asserted that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) inherited a range of “free-fall” sectors from the previous administration, particularly the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC). In a live broadcast on his official Facebook page, President Ali emphasized that his government, since assuming office in 2020, has strategically […]
Budget 2024 in Guyana has garnered praise from youth leaders who consider it a phenomenal fiscal plan with a strong focus on growth, sustainability, and inclusivity. The strategic investments outlined for the development of youth, culture, and marginalized communities have been particularly commended. Ellen Gopaul, President of the Youth Action Network- US Embassy, highlighted the […]
The Guyanese government, in collaboration with private sector entities, is implementing a series of measures aimed at boosting gold and bauxite mining. According to Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat, the government is confident that these interventions will lead to increased production in these crucial sectors. In the 2023 budget report, a notable 11% reduction […]
In a significant initiative by the Ministry of Health through the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA), 20 residents from Region 6 have successfully graduated from a Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) program. The program aimed to equip participants with the skills to facilitate early referrals to comprehensive prevention services and provide care and support for […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) has commenced its training programs for the year 2024, initiating the first batch of courses at the Guyana Industrial Training Centre on Woolford Avenue in Georgetown. Over 40 individuals have enrolled in various courses, including heavy-duty equipment operation, electrical installation, welding and fabrication, and plumbing. Several […]