By Travis Seymour The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) is launching its August Rugby Camp, titled ‘Get into Rugby,’ aimed at attracting young players to the sport. The camp, to be held at the National Park Rugby Field, kicks off on August 10 and will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for youths aged 10-18. […]
Fifteen employees of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) have been certified as Fibre Optic Installers and Technicians after completing a four-week training programme facilitated by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The graduation ceremony took place at GPL’s Sophia Training Centre. The $3.9 million training programme provided these employees with the necessary skills for […]
The second edition of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast tournament got underway today across three venues, featuring 32 teams competing for a grand prize of 1.5 million GYD dollars. At the Police Sports Club ground, the Stripling Warriors faced off against the Titans All Stars. The All Stars, having batted first, set a […]
Guyana’s top sprinter, Emanuel Archibald, faced a setback at the 2024 Paris Olympics, failing to advance from the men’s 100-meter heat. Competing from lane 6, Archibald struggled with a slow start and ultimately finished in eighth place with a time of 10.40 seconds—one of his slowest performances this season. South Africa’s Akani Simbine won the […]
By Saskia Warrick Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has called for increased fines and the use of technology to address the rising number of road accidents in Guyana. Minister Benn highlighted that young males are primarily responsible for these accidents, especially during extended weekends and late-night hours after social events. He noted that offenders often […]
By Saskia Warrick Minister Deodat Indar has urged businesses and commercial operators to take responsibility for the disposal of their industrial waste, highlighting their role in illegal dumping across the country. During a meeting with the Private Sector Commission, Minister Indar emphasized that waste from construction and commercial activities contributes significantly to the unsightly and […]
By Royan Abrams The Industrial Supply of Guyana (ISG), a subsidiary of MACORP, has launched its first branch in Region Six, Berbice, expanding its operations to better serve local industries. The new outlet, located at Port Mourant on the Corentyne, will cater to various sectors including mining, construction, agriculture, automotive, food, and oil and gas. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined the government’s targeted initiatives to counteract the impact of global food price increases and alleviate the cost of living for Guyanese in his national address on Friday evening. He attributed the surge in global food prices and related costs to disruptions caused by the Russian-Ukraine war and the global pandemic. […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has suggested that the ongoing election fraud case might eventually be taken to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). At a press conference on Wednesday, Jagdeo criticized the defense lawyers for their repeated objections, which he argues have been successful in delaying the trial’s […]
By Samuel Gillis In a special Emancipation Day ceremony, Victoria village celebrated its 185-year history with the unveiling of a new arch, symbolizing the community’s progress. The arch, a collaborative effort between the village and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, was completed at a cost of over two million dollars. Ken Semple from […]