January 23, 2025 The Head Coach of Guyana’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, Adrian Hooper, is confident in his team’s chances ahead of their Nations Cup challenge in Suriname, starting this Friday. In preparation for the upcoming tournament, the national team held a practice match that was attended by a small crowd. Reflecting on the warm-up […]
January 23, 2025 Slingerz Football Club is eagerly anticipating the possibility of Jamaal Shabazz joining the team as head coach for the upcoming season. After finishing second in Season 6 of the Elite League, the club is looking forward to a stronger performance in the new season. Midfielder Curtez Kellman, who had a standout season […]
January 23, 2025 Representatives from various trade unions across Guyana have expressed strong support for the government’s 2025 budget, stating that it caters to both working-class citizens and ordinary Guyanese. Their remarks came after the presentation of the budget on January 17, with many union leaders lauding the fiscal plan for its focus on improving […]
January 23, 2025 Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has dismissed the recent agreement between the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) as both “tragic and comic.” Speaking at his weekly press conference, Jagdeo expressed skepticism about the seriousness of the agreement, which […]
January 25, 2025 As the government nears the completion of its housing and water development goals for 2025, work has already begun on strategies for the years ahead. Minister of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, provided an update on the government’s progress and plans during an interview this week. The government is well on track […]
January 23, 2025 Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has rejected the opposition’s criticisms of Budget 2025, calling them a “lazy response” to a well-thought-out fiscal document. According to Jagdeo, the opposition’s remarks are nothing more than “dimwitted and comical,” failing to provide any substantive analysis. In his comments, Dr. Jagdeo criticized […]
January 23, 2025 In a bid to continue empowering the Amerindian community, Budget 2025 allocates a significant $7.2 billion for Amerindian development, with key initiatives aimed at accelerating land titling, youth entrepreneurship, and education. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, highlighted the progress of several ongoing programs, particularly the Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme. […]
January 23, 2025 The Silvertown Community Centre was tragically destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Tuesday night, leaving the once-vibrant hub in ruins. The fire, which broke out around 10:00 PM, consumed the top floor of the building, rendering the facility unusable. Patrick Caesar, also known as Zar, manages the community centre and […]
January 23, 2025 The agriculture sector in Guyana has received a historic allocation in the 2025 National Budget, with $104.6 billion set aside to support critical aspects of the industry, including food security, drainage and irrigation, mangrove restoration, and support for farmers. Public sector workers within the Ministry of Agriculture have expressed strong support for […]
January 23, 2025 The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has been equipped with new tools aimed at improving traffic safety and operations across the country. A donation worth $50 million was officially handed over earlier today at the Tactical Service Unit Tarmac at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary. The donation included a range of essential equipment […]