Fifty ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are heading to Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to help with the rebuilding efforts in both countries following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The soldiers gathered at GDF Base Camp Ayanganna on Friday where President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who…
The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) engaged each other on Thursday, as part of fresh negotiations for a 2024 to 2026 agreement that is expected to support teachers better. “The meeting, held earlier today (Thursday), was productive and constructive, and both parties are satisfied with the…
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn Friday said any further actions needed following United States sanctions handed down on the Mohameds and Mae Thomas will be taken once the relevant information is received by local authorities. All evidence and other information gathered by the US authorities that prompted recent sanctions were…
Insurance giants Assuria General and Life Insurance Companies has once again pledged their support for the Kares One Guyana T10 Blast, committing to sponsor the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the tournament’s second edition. Assuria will present a brand new motorbike, alongside a cash prize of $85,000, to the…
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Friday confirmed that the allegations levelled against Deputy Commissioner of Police (ag) Calvin Brutus will be investigated. The government official, however, did not disclose what authority would be conducting the investigation. “I am concerned about the allegations. “A review and investigation will be…
Guyanese agro-processors will benefit from business advisory and support services meant to help improve and expand their businesses through a new partnership among ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc (ACI), the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA). The partnership leverages a Bankability Fund for Women which has been developed by the renowned Cherie…
The European Union is supporting ventures that will help solve intra-regional transportation woes, the body’s Ambassador to Guyana Rene Van Nes said this week. “We are in discussion with a wide range of actors to make sure that transport options for both passenger and cargo traffic can be increased in…
CHARITY, July 10 (DPI) – Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday led an outreach at Charity and villages along the Pomeroon River, Region Two where he interacted with residents and listened to their concerns. The prime minister was accompanied by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha and other technical…
GEORGETOWN, July 11 (DPI) – The government will be executing major road upgrades totalling some $200 million in Wortmanville, Werk-En-Rust and Lodge in Georgetown, benefitting hundreds of residents and commuters alike. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement when he engaged a number of residents Thursday afternoon,…
He said all he wanted to do was contribute to a win. James Anderson got his wish, though the Lord’s crowd were denied the fairytale five-for that seemed there for the taking at the start of day three. He finished with three in the innings, four in the match, and…
