The Guyana Badminton Association has inaugurated the Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Tournament, paying tribute to the late prolific badminton president and coach. The tournament, which opened on Thursday at the National Gymnasium, featured competitions in Under 23 Men and Women Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The event began with a video tribute to […]
The Organisation of American States (OAS) has strongly condemned Venezuela’s increased aggression against Guyana and has expressed support for a meeting of the Permanent Council to discuss the matter. The OAS emphasizes the urgency and gravity of the situation, describing Venezuela’s actions as a significant concern for regional security and a threat to stability and […]
In the second One Day International (ODI) between West Indies and England, the West Indies faced a defeat, losing by six wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda. This result levels the series at one apiece, setting the stage for a decisive third ODI. Batting first, the West Indies struggled early […]
American tennis player Sachia Vickery, with Guyanese heritage, conducted a tennis camp at the National Racquet Center on Woolford Avenue, drawing scores of young players eager to learn from her experiences at the highest level of the game. Returning home after some time, Vickery expressed delight at the turnout of young tennis players eager to […]
In a notable absence, opposition councilors failed to attend a scheduled statutory meeting of the Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) of Linden, causing its cancellation, according to Town Clerk Lennox Gasper. Gasper expressed frustration, accusing the city councilors of playing politics and emphasizing that their primary responsibility is to the people of Linden. Despite the […]
The global Spotlight Initiative, led by the United Nations, will persist in Guyana under the management of the government through the Ministry of Human Services. Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud affirmed this commitment, ensuring the continuity of efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls. After three years of dedicated work, the Spotlight Initiative marked its […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has provided an update on the government’s plan to modernize and transform Guyana’s road infrastructure, stating that the initiative is progressing on schedule. Minister Edghill revealed that approximately 700 contracts have been awarded for the construction of roads in almost all regions of the country. In a recent appearance on […]
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has announced the launch of the inaugural “GMSA IMPACK Manufacturers’ Summit,” scheduled to take place in March 2024. The summit is designed to position Guyana as a leading manufacturing hub in the Caribbean by facilitating collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation. The event will bring together key players from […]
President Irfaan Ali is leading a delegation from Guyana at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) 28. The conference, scheduled from November 30 to December 12, will see Guyana pushing for climate financing, forest incentives, and showcasing its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). As part of its efforts, […]
The APNU+AFC hosted a public meeting at Stabroek Market Square on Monday to address the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela territorial controversy. Opposition legislators addressed the gathering, emphasizing that Venezuela is the aggressor in the matter but expressing confidence that Guyana will succeed. Undeveloped and sparsely populated, Essequibo is resource-rich, making it the target of Venezuela’s longstanding claim. […]