–as trade increases six-fold in 10 years GUYANA has become the United Kingdom (UK)’s largest trading partner in the Caribbean, after trade between the two nations in 2021 amounted to 516 million pounds, and accounted for 21.6 per cent of all the UK’s trade with the Caribbean. This announcement was made by British High Commissioner…
It took just seven balls for the United Arab Emirates to knock off their nine-run target and beat Nepal by 10 wickets in a very one-sided Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier in Malaysia. Nepal won the toss and chose to bat, but were dismissed for eight in 8.1 overs, with six players going for…
–IMF says, advises country to strengthen capacity to manage public investment A REPORT on the preliminary findings of a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Guyana has found that Guyana’s oil prospects, coupled with its stable financial sector, signals more favourable medium-term prospects for the country than ever before. Virtual discussions were held recently…
A 30-year-old taxi driver of Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara was arrested after he reportedly told police that he was abducted and robbed of his motorcar (HD 2794) when, in fact, he used cocaine, fell asleep, and woke up to find his car and key missing. Police Headquarters reported that the taxi driver, Keshan Bhola,…
— Vice-President Jagdeo announces during Region Six outreach — farmers to help verify beneficiaries of government’s free fertiliser FARMERS and residents of Region Six, on Friday, received support from the government to the tune of $425 million to purchase fertiliser for their crops and to start a business or expand existing operations. Speaking to scores…
The government is committed to the rapid transformation of Guyana “as quickly as possible” but is doing so while “striking the right balance,” Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh said on Saturday. His comments come following the latest report on Guyana from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report noted the transparency measures put in place…
— President Ali announces plans for $100,000 cash grant, automatic public assistance for children living with disabilities –transportation for each institution representing persons with disabilities –$120M for modern business centre By Cassandra Khan CHILDREN living with disabilities will be receiving a one-off $100,000 cash grant in 2022, based on a register used to inform how…
One person is injured while two families are now homeless after separate fires destroyed their houses at No. 41 Village and No. 8 Village on the West Coast of Berbice. At No.41 Village, 29-year-old Leon Omar was injured in the fire which started around 16:50hrs on Friday. The News Room understands that Omar lived with…
England face an uphill task to win the first Test after New Zealand doggedly built an imposing lead on the second day at Lord’s. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell made the home side toil with an unbeaten partnership of 180 that took New Zealand to 236-4, 227 ahead. Click to view full scoreboard At 56-4…
After day two was completely washed out, day three day got a prompt start but only 20.2 overs were possible after the rain once again hampered play in the Regional Four-Day match between Trinidad and Tobago Red Force and the Guyana Harpy Eagles at the Queen’s Park, Oval. Harpy Eagles reached 30 without loss from…
