Guyanese farmers may soon benefit from fixed, long term deals that would allow them to sell their produce to international markets through Arapaima Logistics, a joint venture between Ramps Logistics and GK Logistics. Already, in March, the company shipped about 40,000 coconuts from Guyana’s Pomeroon for sale across the United States (US). Chief Executive Officer…
–on the cards for MMA scheme TO further enhance the capacity of Guyana’s agriculture sector, some 10,000 acres of land will be developed at the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) scheme. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, in an agriculture special report aired on Monday, said that the ministry is currently procuring some heavy-duty equipment…
Guyana’s most decorated squash player, Nicolette Fernandes, will have a chance to add another accolade to her list of successes when she competes in the women’s final at the ongoing Pan American Championships in Guatemala. She will face the tournament’s number-one seed, Laura Tovar of Colombia in the final on Wednesday from 20:00h. Her berth…
PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the current relationship between the Governments of Guyana and Suriname is based on a “climate of trust and mutual respect”. He made this statement on Tuesday after accepting the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname to Guyana Liselle Blankendal, at the Office of…
Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC on Tuesday advocated for blended delivery of justice in a post-COVID-19 era. The pandemic resulted in the justice system implementing virtual courtrooms and electronic filing of court documents and Nandlall believes that this is an integral part to the delivery of justice. He, however, acknowledged that it is equally important…
–over past seven years more than 3,500 Guyanese supporting onshore, offshore activities GUYANESE businesses have benefitted immensely from the operations of ExxonMobil, with companies absorbing more than US$600 million (roughly G$125 billion) in expenditures from the oil giant between 2015 and now. ExxonMobil, in a recent press statement, related that along with its direct contractors,…
Religious leaders representing the three main faiths in Guyana have commended President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s call for religious bodies to fellowship together under the ‘One Guyana’ banner, following his announcement that Friday, April 8 is designated the National Day of Fasting and Prayers. Speaking during a programme on Tuesday, Director of Education at the…
A total of 354 cases are listed for hearing at the Criminal Session of the Demerara Assizes which opened on Tuesday. Leading the number of cases is sexual offences, Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC revealed at the opening ceremony held at the Georgetown High Court. There are 174 sexual offence cases listed to…
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) in collaboration with Cricket West Indies (CWI) will be conducting CWI Coaching Education Development Events from 09:00h to 17:00h on Wednesday and Thursday at the LBI Cricket facility, East Coast Demerara. These development events, according to the GCB, are for individuals participating in the CWI Competition Coaching, Level One Course…
Kevin de Bruyne’s second-half goal gave Manchester City victory as they overcame Atletico Madrid’s typically fierce resistance in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Etihad Stadium. Diego Simeone’s side performed with their trademark defensive discipline, restricting City to very few opportunities until De Bruyne pounced to make the breakthrough with 20 minutes left. Phil…
