By Saskia Warrick, December 6, 2024 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has called for stronger reciprocity within the CARICOM trade bloc to address longstanding barriers hindering the export of local products. His remarks came during the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Awards Dinner, where local manufacturers raised concerns about these trade challenges. Lesley Ramlall, […]
By Saskia Warrick The Ministry of Social Security and Human Services held its final public consultation earlier today on the new draft bill aimed at providing robust protections against harassment and sexual harassment. This proposed legislation brings the country closer to formalizing legal safeguards while considering Guyana’s unique cultural context. The draft bill, which has […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 6, 2024 Chairman of A New and United Guyana (ANUG), Dr. Mark France, has voiced his support for the government’s $100,000 cash grant initiative, which aims to assist Guyanese families, both within the country and abroad. Dr. France praised the initiative as an important step toward ensuring the equitable distribution […]
December 6, 2024 Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, attended the signing of 94 road contracts worth a total of 1.2 billion dollars at the Watooka Guest House in Linden on Friday. The contracts are part of the Ministry of Public Works’ ongoing miscellaneous road program, aimed at improving infrastructure in the region. Minister Edghill […]
‘Equal Opportunities for All in Every Region’ – Minister Hamilton December 6, 2024 A total of 148 individuals from Region 10 graduated from the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programs in various technical fields. The graduation ceremony took place today at the Watooka Guest House. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, addressed the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | December 6, 2024 One hundred and thirty-four residents of Region Six have earned certification after successfully completing a series of training courses offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The graduation ceremony, held at Out Back Adventure in Canje, Berbice, celebrated the achievements of the participants who trained in various […]
By Josiah Williams | December 6, 2024 President Irfaan Ali has been honored with the prestigious Wilson Centre Latin America Award in recognition of his significant contributions to biodiversity and climate change efforts. The award was presented to him during a gala ceremony held in Miami, Florida, on Thursday evening. The award acknowledges President Ali’s […]
By Josiah Williams | December 6, 2024 The Alliance for Change (AFC) has faced significant criticism following its recent refusal to respond to questions from the press. During a recent press conference, AFC Executive member Cathy Hughes dismissed a reporter’s inquiry regarding the party’s alleged involvement in the rigging of the 2020 elections. Hughes expressed […]
December 6, 2024 Rangpur Riders earned their place in the final of the ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) after defeating Lahore Qalandars by 23 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected semi-final at the National Stadium in Providence. Batting first, Rangpur Riders were off to a promising start, reaching 85 for 1 after nine […]
December 5, 2024 Victoria secured their place in the final of the ExxonMobil Global Super League after an emphatic 75-run victory over Hampshire Hawks on Thursday at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. Opting to bat first, Victoria posted an impressive 170 in their allotted 20 overs, the highest total of the tournament so far. […]