The Financial Institutions Act is among the laws that will be amended to help improve the overall banking sector in Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced recently. The President said the government has examined the wellness of the local financial system and the supporting legislation. Though positing that the financial…
England charged into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup with a ruthless 10-wicket thrashing of the United States. Chris Jordan took a hat-trick- England’s first in Men’s T20s- as the USA were dismissed for just 115 in Barbados. And defending champions England chased their target in just 9.4 overs…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen prevailed in a tense, strategic battle with McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen’s seventh victory in 10 races this year hinged on a decisive opening phase of the race from the Dutchman. Verstappen was in the lead by lap three while Norris…
Anuradha Khatoon, a 34-year-old fruits vendor of Best Village, West Coast Demerara, Region Three, was stabbed to death on Saturday night allegedly by her husband. Police Headquarters reported that the woman and her 30-year-old husband shared a common law relationship over the past five years. At about 23:s0 hrs Saturday,…
The Ministry of Agriculture through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will soon commence major rehabilitation work on sixty-three (63) sluices across Guyana’s coast. This was disclosed by Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar during a community meeting at Korthberaadt Village on the East Bank of Berbice. Minister Mustapha told residents that…
Trinidad and Tobago exacted revenge on Saturday, crushing Guyana 26-3 in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) 15s rematch at the Guyana Defence Force Ground, Camp Ayanganna. Guyana, who had triumphed 24-23 in the away leg, was stunned by their rivals’ dominant display. Godfrey Broomes’ penalty in the seventh minute was…
The Central America and Caribbean (CAC) bodybuilding scene is buzzing with anticipation as Guyana prepares to host the 51st edition of the CAC Fitness and Bodybuilding Championship this October 17-20. The official launch ceremony held on Friday at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) saw key figures gather, including CAC Bodybuilding…
With the primary goal of retaining their overall title at the upcoming Caribbean School Boys and Junior Championship, scheduled for August 16-18, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will launch a stringent selection procedure with the resumption of the monthly Under-16 Championship. The initiative, which will occur on June 29, July…
Press Release from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission would like to extend congratulations to local powerlifter Carlos Petterson-Griffith for his historic achievement in setting a new squat world record in the…
Afghanistan shocked Australia to keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive with an historic 21-run win in St. Vincent. Needing a victory to avoid elimination, Afghanistan posted 148-6 on a challenging surface on the back of a superb opening stand of 118 between Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60 off 48; 4x4s, 4x6s)…
