By Saskia Warrick | November 5, 2024 Hemp cultivation is set to begin in Region Six, Guyana, as part of a broader agricultural initiative aimed at boosting economic development in the region. The Ministry of Agriculture has identified over 30,000 acres of land for the cultivation of hemp, corn, and sugarcane. Vice President Dr. Bharrat […]
By Josiah Williams | November 5, 2024 Public officials in Guyana will soon face improved measures for asset declaration as the Integrity Commission Act undergoes significant amendments. The announcement was made by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, during an anti-corruption workshop hosted by her Ministry. The Integrity Commission Act, originally enacted in […]
By Josiah Williams | November 5, 2024 The Government of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating corruption by enhancing collaboration with the private sector to ensure compliance with financial regulations and foster a culture of accountability. This was the focus of a one-day anti-corruption workshop hosted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance […]
By Eric Collymore | November 5, 2024 West Indies captain Shai Hope is confident in his team’s ability to rise to the challenge as they face England in the decisive third One-Day International (ODI) match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday. The series, tied at 1-1, has set the stage for an intense […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 5, 2024 The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations, has launched a comprehensive one-year national sawmilling training program. The initiative, unveiled at the Commission’s multi-complex in Kingston, is designed to improve sustainability within the forestry sector and expand the […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 5, 2024 The Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle is set to undergo significant expansion as part of the government’s commitment to modernizing Guyana’s aviation sector. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the announcement during the inaugural Caribbean Airlines flight to Suriname via the airport on Sunday. […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 5, 2024 Guyana hosted its second Diaspora Job Fair in Nickerie, Suriname, over the weekend, building on the success of the inaugural fair held in New York earlier this year. The event, organized by the Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Private Sector Commission, aimed to encourage Guyanese living […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 5, 2024 The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), operating under Article 212 D of Guyana’s Constitution, conducted a series of public meetings in Region Six as part of its mandate to foster ethnic harmony and equal opportunities. The engagements, held on Monday in the towns of New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, and […]
…says claimant must have understand risk of life under scrutiny in bringing defamation case ALLIANCE For Change senior member, Catherine Hughes, cannot escape the examination of her public life and that must have been one of the risks she accepted when bringing the defamation case over the now well-known “low life” comment. This was the […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 4, 2024 In the latest matches of the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) National T20 League, sponsored by BetCageSport, the Demerara Pitbulls and the Essequibo Jaguars secured impressive victories at the Pomona Ground, Essequibo Coast. The first match saw the Essequibo Jaguars defeating the Berbice Piranhas by 43 runs. Batting first, […]