WITH Venezuela showing no signs of walking back from its planned December 3 referendum on matters relating to the Essequibo border controversy, Guyana has applied to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, seeking to block the planned vote. Today, the ICJ responded in a statement indicating November 14 as the day that […]
Investments in education continue to positively impact the lives of children in Region Three. The Leonora Secondary School welcomed two new dormitories and the Stewartville Secondary School inaugurated a cutting-edge Smart Classroom, all commissioned on Monday. The male and female dormitories at Leonora Secondary, constructed at a cost of $75 million, will provide accommodation for […]
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, provided an update on Guyana’s efforts to export honey. He stated that challenges persist due to transshipment restrictions in Trinidad and Tobago. Initially, Trinidad and Tobago imposed restrictions over concerns about the American Foulbrood disease, which affects honeybees. Minister Mustapha anticipates a repeal of this law in the future. Additionally, Minister […]
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, participated in the Navratri celebrations at various mandirs in Region Six, marking the culmination of the nine nights of fasting and prayer with the celebration of Dusshera. Navratri is a significant Hindu festival spanning nine nights and ten days, which commenced on October 15 and concluded recently. Minister Singh […]
Contracts worth a staggering $8.8 billion were officially signed for the construction of 287 community roads across Region Six. The signing ceremony, led by Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, took place at the Albion Community Center Ground, marking a significant step towards enhancing the infrastructure in this region. A total of 200 contractors will […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the importance of modernizing farming techniques and sharing best practices to achieve food security. He spoke during the opening of an agriculture symposium held under the theme “Exploring Opportunities in Agriculture Through Innovation and Collaboration”. Minister Mustapha highlighted that achieving a 25 percent reduction in the regional food import bill […]
In a nail-biting showdown during the One Guyana basketball competition at the National Gymnasium, the University of Guyana Trojans displayed remarkable tenacity, overturning a deficit to triumph over the Republic Bank Nets. The Republic Bank Nets launched aggressively, securing a 19-14 lead in the first period. Captain Ryan Wilson and Dennis Niles led the charge, […]
In its latest report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered an optimistic outlook for Guyana’s economic trajectory. The nation, which has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, is set to sustain this momentum. According to the IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook report, Guyana is poised to achieve an extraordinary 38.4 percent real gross domestic product […]
In a generous gesture, President Irfaan Ali visited Port Mourant in region six, where he distributed equipment and playing gear to cricket clubs. The clubs, including Young Warriors Cricket Club and Whim Cricket Club, received lawnmowers, with the expectation that they will assist in maintaining nearby grounds. President Ali expressed his commitment to fulfilling the […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) conducted its inaugural community outreach in Linden, Region 10, since its reconstitution. Despite a low turnout, the event proceeded as planned, with Chief Executive Officer Gomin Camacho and five commissioners engaging residents at the Watooka Guest House. Camacho reiterated the ERC’s mission to foster harmony and positive relations among Guyana’s […]