Guyana’s eight-member junior chess team returned home after a successful showing at the 34th Pan-American Youth Chess Championship. The young players impressed, accumulating a combined total of 25.5 points. The US Chess Federation, the Confederation of Chess for the Americas, and Rosen Shingle Creek organized the event, which was held…
A nine-member Guyanese boxing team departed today for St. Lucia to compete in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Boxing Championship. The tournament commences and concludes on Sunday. The Guyanese squad, led by national coach Lennox Daniels, features a mix of experienced and young boxers. The team comprises Abiola…
The Government of Guyana on Wednesday announced its third withdrawal for the year from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), amounting to US$300 million. This withdrawal was made pursuant to the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act 2021, as amended by the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act 2024, following parliamentary approval. According to…
The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana on Wednesday issued a statement addressing recent public statements, particularly on social media, which have included personal attacks against judicial officers involved in ongoing or past court proceedings. The Bar Council emphasized the need for responsibility when making public statements concerning…
The 16th annual Guyana Cup Day, one of the nation’s biggest horse racing events, continues to attract major sponsors. Slated for Sunday, August 11, at the Rising Sun Turf Club (RSTC), the event promises a thrilling day at the races. Adding their names to the growing roster of supporters are…
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President, Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced plans to enhance the working conditions for some 500 fisherfolk at Mon Repos, along the East Coast Demerara (ECD). The Head of State met with the fishermen and women in the community, where a number of crucial issues were addressed. A construction project…
In a recently published report by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), Guyana was acknowledged for its substantial advancements in understanding and addressing risks related to money laundering and terrorism financing. While Guyana has made significant strides in addressing AML/CFT risks and has a robust legal framework, the report…
A mid-afternoon fire on Wednesday in Bartica claimed the life of 94-year-old Albert Hopkinson, known as ‘Major’. While Major was recused from the inferno and rushed to the Bartica Regional Hospital, he succumbed while receiving treatment for burns he sustained on his body. The elder Hopkinson and his daughter Dawn…
Skipper Mavendra Dindyal turned in a sparkling all-round performance and all-rounder Jonathan Van Lange also starred with bat and ball as Guyana trounced Leeward Islands by 122 runs to remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars 50-over tournament in St. Vincent. After taking 5-24 from…
