COGNISANT of the growing demand for construction materials, a local company, Tri-County Inc plans to invest some $209 million to set up a sand-mining operation at an area along the Mabura Road, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice). A project summary of the two mines in the operation, which will sit on 335 acres and 900…
President Dr Irfaan Ali Sunday appealed to the conscience of the developed world to swiftly find a fix to the daunting global inequalities that developing countries like Guyana continue to confront in trade, access to healthcare and food/climate security. The Guyanese Head of State was speaking at the ‘Green Day’ walk organised by the Environmental…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a so far unidentified man at Self Help Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The body was discovered with a gunshot wound on the left side abdomen at about 03:05hrs. Police said one .40 spent shell was recovered about six feet south of the body. Police Headquarters…
… Rain stalls Hurricanes again PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Barbados Pride retained their Regional First Class title on a humdrum final day yesterday, after two straight days of rain zapped all interest out of the final round of matches. With play finally possible at Diego Martin Complex for the first time since Wednesday’s…
… Swimming Academy also launched THE National Aquatic Centre in Liliendaal is now equipped to host international meets since it has been bolstered with the addition of a state-of-the-art Automatic Timing System. The unveiling of the significant piece of equipment coincided with the launch of the swimming leg of the National Sports Academy, which will…
MINDFUL of the accursed Dutch Disease and its debilitating effects on many countries with immense natural resources, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government has been doing the groundwork to ensure that the local economy is diversified, and not dependent on inflows from one sector to fuel growth and development. Guyana, although being a known resource-rich…
Dear Editor, Two years onwards from the most flagrant and provocative ‘bright-daylight’ robbery attempts at stealing the right to govern in Guyana, the dawn of a new era emerges! His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali, and Dr Bharrat Jagdeo are now supported by a strong ‘One Guyana Team’ providing exemplary leadership in moving the country…
Joe Root and Ben Stokes gave England huge hope of a stunning victory on a gripping third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. Chasing a challenging 277, England reached 216-5, needing another 61 runs. Though captain Stokes was out for 54, former skipper Root remains on 77, having added 57 with…
–for teachers to be equipped to teach PWD PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has announced that he is considering the creation of an executive training programme for the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) and the University of Guyana (UG) for teachers to receive training so that they can attend to the educational needs of children living…
Maiden ODI hundreds from Kyle Mayers and Shamarh Brooks along with crucial strikes from Hayden Walsh and Akeal Hosein helped West Indies complete a 3-0 whitewash of Netherlands at Amstelveen in the final ODI. This was despite a strong reply from Netherlands, who were in the chase of 309 for about 40 overs, thanks to…
