By Celestine Chacon | November 22, 2024 In a press briefing on Thursday, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed concerns raised by the political opposition regarding the government’s cash grant initiative. Jagdeo reassured citizens that the verification process for the one-hundred-thousand-dollar cash grant is legitimate and not tied to election manipulation, […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 21, 2024 The recently concluded National T20 League, featuring six teams, has been hailed as a significant achievement by the President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Bissoondyal Singh. The tournament, which saw 120 of Guyana’s best cricketers compete, was the first of its kind, with matches held across the […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 21, 2024 Georgetown produced a dominant display in the Demerara Cricket Board’s ‘Next Generation’ Under-15 50-over competition on Wednesday at the Fram Ground, overwhelming East Bank by a massive 433-run margin. Georgetown posted a formidable 472-5 in their allotted 50 overs, with Khush Seegobin leading the charge with an outstanding […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 21, 2024 The Guyana Basketball Federation’s (GBF) Elite 16 Knockout Tournament continued on Wednesday, with the Kwakwani Untouchables and Victory Valley Royals advancing to the next round. Teams from Region Ten dominated, sending the Wortmanville Pacesetters and the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans packing. In the first match of the […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 21, 2024 In response to the alarming rise in traffic accidents, which have claimed 117 lives in 104 incidents so far this year, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has promised to implement tougher measures aimed at reducing road lawlessness and holding reckless drivers accountable. Speeding and intoxicated driving have been identified […]
November 21, 2024 As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Guyana wraps up, the engagement between India and Guyana has sparked widespread discussions on the opportunities it holds for the developing nation. During his visit, the Prime Minister’s interactions with various sectors have fueled optimism regarding future growth in education, healthcare, business, and diplomacy. […]
November 21, 2024 Opposition leaders have been accused of orchestrating yet another strategy to delay the scheduled 2025 general and regional elections. This claim was made by PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during his weekly press conference, in response to recent statements by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. Jagdeo addressed the opposition’s push for the […]
November 21, 2024 Edmund ‘Wonderboy’ DeClou is preparing for a highly anticipated return to the boxing ring at the Guyana National Stadium on November 30, 2024. A victory in this upcoming bout will secure his place to represent Guyana in the prestigious Contender Series set to take place in Jamaica later this year. DeClou, known […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 21, 2024 A troubling rise in gun-related violence has been recorded in Guyana, as revealed by Deputy Commissioner of Law Enforcement, Wendell Blanhum, during the unveiling of the 2024 Christmas Policing Plan. Blanhum highlighted that armed robbery, particularly involving firearms, remains the most prevalent crime of concern this year. Region […]
By Josiah Williams | November 21, 2024 The three-day State visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded, leaving behind a series of agreements and initiatives that are expected to have lasting impacts on Guyana and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In a media briefing, members of the Indian delegation and the Indian High Commission […]