By Nakasia Logan | January 22, 2025 Georgetown’s Mayor, Alfred Mentore, has pledged to pursue all delinquent taxpayers as the city council seeks to resolve its ongoing financial issues. The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has faced repeated challenges in paying its workers’ wages and covering basic expenses, leading to concerns over the city’s […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou | January 22, 2025 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues its commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens through various social assistance programs, including the Difficult Circumstances Unit. This initiative is designed to provide immediate aid to individuals facing a range of challenges, including financial hardship, health issues, and natural or […]
January 22, 2025 The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has introduced four new teaching programs aimed at improving the quality of education and ensuring equitable learning for all students, regardless of their ability. The new programs—Health and Family Life Education (HFLE), Literacy Education, SEND Education, and General Teacher Education—were launched to address the diverse […]
January 22, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce has highlighted the significant role women play in the small business sector, with over 54% of the ministry’s small business clients being women. Minister Oneidge Walrond shared these insights during a recent social media interview, emphasizing the ministry’s efforts to empower women in entrepreneurship. From […]
January 22, 2025 The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) is taking significant steps to expand its services in 2025, with plans to open a new branch in Soesdyke along the Linden Highway. The expansion aims to cater to the growing demand for micro and small business support in the East Bank corridor. This was […]
January 22, 2025 The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) is prioritizing the development of its 15’s rugby team in the first half of 2025, as the national rugby scene looks to strengthen its foundations for the future. GRFU President Ryan Dey, who is currently serving his second term, explained that the decision to focus on […]
By Tyriq Walters | January 22, 2025 The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) kicked off its 2025 season over the weekend with the highly anticipated New Building Society (NBS) 40-overs second division tournament. The opening match saw Transport deliver a dominant performance against Team Sophia, securing a massive 267-run victory. Batting first, Transport posted an impressive […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 22, 2025 The Gas-to-Energy project is expected to pave the way for the development of new industries as it begins generating power later this year. This was highlighted by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, during an episode of the program Budget in Focus. The project, which […]
January 22, 2025 The West Indies women’s cricket team suffered a crushing 60-run defeat to Bangladesh in the second One Day International (ODI) match on Tuesday, with the series now tied at 1-1, ahead of the final game. After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Bangladesh’s women’s team fought hard on a […]
By Tyriq Walters | January 21, 2025 The National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue is preparing for the official opening of its new Squash Doubles courts. The facility, which has undergone significant upgrades, now features retractable bucket seating designed to accommodate up to 300 spectators. Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. confirmed via a Facebook […]