The National Sports Commission (NSC) in collaboration with the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) will host a three-day Mashramani tournament, which commences on Republic Day at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, then Saturday and Sunday. The categories will range from Under-9 for boys and girls to Under-19s in the…
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health…
Address of His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary February 22, 2022 FIFTYY-two years ago, our journey as a Republic began. Along the way, there have been many successes, challenges and threats. Notwithstanding this, and, importantly, as a people, we were…
Two men from Region One (Barima-Waini) – an 86-year-old and an 80-year-old, are the country’s latest recorded COVID-19 deaths. The Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported that the 80-year-old, who was fully vaccinated, died on February 11 while the 86-year-old whose vaccination status is unknown, died on February 20. The total number of deaths from…
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy After two authoritative victories to start the Concacaf Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Head Coach Dr. Ivan Joseph said he is “pleased” with the progress of the Lady Jags. The senior national Women’s team defeated Dominica 4-0 and followed up with a commanding 7-0 drubbing of the Turks and Caicos Islands to…
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health…
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy A new fertiliser blending plant will soon be constructed in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and this facility should reduce the amount of fertiliser imported annually and possibly, reduce the costs of fertilisers used by local farmers. This is according to Komal Singh, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GAICO Construction…
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health…
For the new Demerara Harbour project to move forward, a decision has to be made by the independent Environmental Assessment Board (EAB) on whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required. But according to the Executive Director of the EPA, Khemraj Parsram, that process is stalled as the new Board is not yet in place. The…
