The Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired Justice Claudette Singh, has highlighted the need for constitutional reform to introduce biometrics and remove individuals from the voters’ list. She emphasized that these changes require amendments to Guyana’s electoral laws and the constitution itself. Addressing the calls for biometric verification at polling stations by the […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday, handed over a number of farming equipment to small and medium sized farmers aimed at expanding their operations and increasing their productivity. The equipment was procured through the US$3M Sustainable Agricultural Development Programme, which is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Mustapha says the increased use of […]
Late goals from the Dominican Republic dashed Guyana’s hopes of a victory on Friday as the country’s senior men’s hockey team continued their participation in the Central America and Caribbean games. After suffering a defeat in their opening clash against Trinidad, Guyana was determined to bounce back against the Dominican Republic. The Guyana side started […]
Twelve activities are planned for a four-day period, starting from Friday, June 30, 2023, in Linden, to celebrate this year’s Riverfront Festival. The Riverfront festival celebrates riverfronts in the town highlighting their beauty, significance and potentials. Its Coordinator, Samuel Wright, conceived the idea back in 2015 to boost tourism and develop the town of Linden. […]
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has urged the Islamic community to practice the qualities of obedience and willingness daily. The Minister was among those celebrating Eid-ul-Adha at the Queenstown Masjid on Thursday, as he made the call for Muslims to use the qualities and teachings of Eid-ul-Adha to inspire the world and build communities. In addition, […]
The contract for the Corentyne River Bridge, linking Guyana to Suriname, is expected to be signed by October. This is according to an announcement made by the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, during the Second High-Level Decision Makers meeting on Wednesday with Suriname’s Public Works Minister, Dr. Riad Nurmohamed. Minister Edghill said that consultancy […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called upon all Guyanese to embody qualities of care and comfort and to generously support one another. Acknowledging the heart-wrenching tragedies witnessed both globally and within the country, which have resulted in loss of lives, destruction, and immeasurable grief, the Head of State emphasized the need for unity and compassion. […]
Darius Ramsammy, the reigning Mr. Guyana bodybuilding champion, eagerly awaits all challengers on July 9 at the Ramada Princess Hotel as he sets his sights on glory at the fifth edition of the Stage of Champions Bodybuilding Classic. Ramsammy, a two-time Mr. Guyana winner, is determined to maintain his dominance and not allow any regional […]
The Digicel School Football Championship continued Wednesday with matches held in Regions 3, 4, and 5. In the Region 4 – East Bank Segment, Alpine Academy secured a 2-0 win over Friendship Secondary at the Ministry of Education ground. The goal scorers for Alpine Academy were Antwone Denny and Keyron Williams. Covent Garden and Houston […]
In their opening clash at the Central America and Caribbean Games in El Salvador, Guyana’s men’s senior hockey team had a challenging outing. Teague Marcano opened the scoring for the Twin Island Republic, converting a penalty corner in the 16th minute, followed by Jovan Wren doubling the lead. Marcano showcased his skills by registering a […]