A sign language course for persons without a disability has been developed by the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) in a bid to bridge the communication gap between the deaf community and hearing members of society. The GCOPD is the main civil society advocacy body for…
‘We must speak out’ – Banks DIH Chairman flags hurdles faced by company
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Chairman of Banks DIH, Clifford Reis raised serious concerns about the duration it took to fully transition the company into its new holding entity because of delays at the Guyana Securities Council. Banks DIH Limited transitioned to Banks DIH Holdings Inc, a company meant to create…
New strategic plan for persons with disabilities to be ready by mid-February
The National Commission on Disability (NCD) is currently in the process of formulating its strategic plan for 2025 to 2029 which should be ready by mid-February. At a consultation session on Tuesday at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, Executive Secretary of the NCD Beverly Pile told the News Room…
New strategic plan for persons with disabilities to be ready by mid-February
The National Commission on Disability (NCD) is currently in the process of formulating its strategic plan for 2025 to 2029 which should be ready by mid-February. At a consultation session on Tuesday at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, Executive Secretary of the NCD Beverly Pile told the News Room…
Legislative provisions, other considerations needed for biometrics- GECOM clarifies
See below the full press release from the Guyana Elections Commission: The issue concerning the proposed introduction of biometrics at the place of poll for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, has been a prominent matter in the public domain for quite some time. However, since the decision by the…
Legislative provisions, other considerations needed for biometrics- GECOM clarifies
See below the full press release from the Guyana Elections Commission: The issue concerning the proposed introduction of biometrics at the place of poll for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, has been a prominent matter in the public domain for quite some time. However, since the decision by the…
Regional Four-Day 2025: Harpy Eagles and Pride renew rivalry in bid for perfect start
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Guyana Harpy Eagles, defending champions of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, would be buoyed that four out of seven matches this season will be at their ‘fortress,’ the National Stadium, Providence. Their first test will be against Barbados Pride, the only other team to have won…
Regional Four-Day 2025: Harpy Eagles and Pride renew rivalry in bid for perfect start
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Guyana Harpy Eagles, defending champions of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, would be buoyed that four out of seven matches this season will be at their ‘fortress,’ the National Stadium, Providence. Their first test will be against Barbados Pride, the only other team to have won…
Regional Four-Day 2025: Harpy Eagles and Pride renew rivalry in bid for perfect start
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Guyana Harpy Eagles, defending champions of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, would be buoyed that four out of seven matches this season will be at their ‘fortress,’ the National Stadium, Providence. Their first test will be against Barbados Pride, the only other team to have won…
Mixed Martial Arts calls government’s 2025 budgetary allocation for sport ‘transformative’
The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMAF) has commended the government’s injection of G$8 billion into sport in 2025. This is a significant increase from the previous year’s budgetary allocation of $4.6 billion in 2024. The federation’s president, Gavin Singh, commended the investment, demonstrating the government’s commitment to developing sports…
