A badminton player, a coach, a father, a family man, an advisor, a stickler for being on time, a well-travelled individual, a fun-loving guy and a comedian in his own rights. The late Gokarn Ramdhani was more than just someone who was passionate about the importance of having a balance in sport and academics. That…
–initiates process to relinquish Demerara, Berbice blocks FOLLOWING “constructive” discussions with the Government of Guyana, CGX Energy Inc. has announced that together with its joint venture partner, Frontera Energy Corporation, the company will be focusing exclusively on the exploration opportunities in the Corentyne Block, offshore Guyana. “Our long partnership with the Government and People of Guyana is…
Guyana will soon expand its renewable energy capacity through the construction of eight large-scale solar farms now that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved the use of US $83.3 million accumulated from Norway. This sum was earned from Norway to keep Guyana’s rainforests intact and it was kept in the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund…
PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali has committed to addressing the core issues, including flooding, that the communities in South and North Ruimveldt face in Georgetown. President Ali made the pronouncement during an impromptu visit to south Georgetown on Saturday. According to a press release from the Office of the President, President Ali told residents that he…
On Saturday, the Rotary Club of Georgetown- Guyana’s premiere Rotary Club- installed its new Board of Directors for the year 2022-2023, under the leadership of President Sheldon Hazelwood. The Club celebrated its 63rd Anniversary on May 20th, 2022, a significant milestone. Over these years the club has made notable contributions to society such as the…
— residents praise part-time jobs initiative to supplement household incomes THE government has invested more than $5 billion in the creation of some 11,000 part-time jobs in Regions Two, Three, Five, Six and 10 as it continues to supplement incomes at the household level to cushion the rise in the cost of living caused by…
The Isseneru Village Council is hopeful for a meeting in the village with President Dr. Irfaan Ali and members of government to discuss much-needed solutions after a landmark rights ruling found that the villagers’ rights were violated. This meeting, the council said in a press release, is crucial since it will allow all members of…
More than 1,200 children with disabilities have already registered with the local authorities as part of the government’s plan to distribute a special $100,000 one-off grant and lifetime public assistance to them. And President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to ensure that no child with a disability,…
Barcelona and Danish national team forward Martin Braithwaite will visit Guyana next week in his first assignment as the Goodwill Ambassador of the capacity building partnership between the Danish Football Association (DBU) and the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), which has been facilitated by UEF A Assist and Concacaf. Braithwaite, 31, has a strong connection with…
Patients who suffer from Hepatitis C could soon get free treatment locally, reducing a significant financial burden, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has said. “We have taken a decision that we would be bringing in these medications, we will be starting those treatments for the patients we have on the database. “So, in a couple…
