This week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Guyana inked a new agreement that paved the way for visa-free travel between the two destinations. In a social media post, the UAE Mission to the United Nations announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Guyana’s Minister of Foreign…
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has raised concerns regarding the potential hazards posed by heavy machinery interacting with the company’s electrical network. This issue recently came to light following disruptions to the power supply affecting citizens in Demerara and Berbice due to incidents involving the transmission line along Dumpsite…
In a concerning revelation at an Illicit Trade Conference held at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown on Wednesday, it was disclosed that the market share of illicit cigarettes in Guyana has soared to an estimated 28%. This rampant illegal trade not only jeopardises legitimate businesses but also results in an…
The highly anticipated Guyana Carnival 2024 is just around the corner, with the NOMADS Carnival Band returning home in promise of an unmatched celebration that will light up the streets of Georgetown on September 28 and 29. Following a triumphant debut at the Brooklyn Labour Day Parade on earlier in…
Construction of the first phase of 300 young professional houses at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara is currently in various stages of completion. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal said already, some of these houses are completed and even occupied, while other are near…
As Cricket Carnival 2024 approaches, Social Events Guyana is poised to make a significant impact by infusing cultural significance and grandeur into the celebrations. Renowned for curating premium events throughout the year, the entertainment company, powered by LeZo, has proudly joined the Cricket Carnival calendar with two exciting events: Day…
By Kurt Campbell In a pivotal announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana declared the launch of a Global Biodiversity Alliance, aiming to create a scalable model for protecting the world’s biodiverse-rich areas. This initiative builds on Guyana’s globally…
In a significant ruling, the High Court has acquitted Lisa Halley, 28, of manslaughter charges stemming from the death of her husband, Dailson Halley. The verdict was delivered by Justice Peter Hugh, who determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a conviction. The case, which has drawn attention due…
During his recent visit to New York, President Dr. Irfaan Ali was met with an enthusiastic reception from the Guyanese diaspora. Members of the Guyanese diaspora joined President Dr Irfaan Ali in Brooklyn On Tuesday evening, the Head of State attended a lively social mixer at the Hibiscus Restaurant on…
The Guyana Olympiad Chess teams- male and female- delivered commendable performances at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, held in Budapest, Hungary, which concluded recently. The tournament was held from September 10-23. Notable contributions came from Aditi Joshi, Sachin Pitamber, Loris Nathoo and Anthony Drayton. Fourteen-year-old Aditi Joshi (1,535), competing in…
