The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) remains undaunted by the financial challenges posed in adequately funding the senior men’s football team, the Golden Jaguars. Despite financial constraints, the Golden Jaguars made significant strides last year, advancing into League ‘A’ of the Concacaf Nations League, showcasing commendable performances in their campaign. In a recent interview, Wayne Forde, […]
On January 1, the Retrieve Hard Court witnessed the thrilling grand finale of the Upper Demerara Football Association’s (UDFA) year-end football tournament, showcasing an intense battle for supremacy in futsal. Milerock emerged victorious, displaying brilliance on the court and securing not only the championship trophy but also a substantial prize of 1 million dollars, along […]
The KFC Elite Cup tournament by the Guyana Football Federation is set to conclude with an exciting final tonight at the Police Sport Club Ground at Eve Leary. The championship match will feature the unbeaten Western Tiger against the Guyana Defence Force, both vying for the coveted 1.5 million dollars prize and bragging rights. Competition […]
In his New Year message, President Dr. Irfaan Ali expressed confidence in Guyana’s future, anticipating unprecedented growth and advancement in 2024. President Ali emphasized the collective determination of the nation through trials, threats, triumphs, and instances of despair in the past year. Entering the New Year, President Ali affirmed his government’s commitment to improving the […]
In a heartwarming gesture, Mrs. Mignon Phillips, the wife of the Prime Minister, visited the maternity ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital on New Year’s Day. Bearing gifts for the seven babies born up to the time of her visit, Mrs. Phillips expressed deep joy and excitement. Filling in for First Lady Arya Ali, Mrs. […]
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 […]