President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday said the government is now scrutinising all gold exports to guarantee that those shipments match local declarations, a move that is part of a wider focus on improving the gold tracking and export system locally. The Guyanese Head of State made the announcement at…
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday began distributing kits to schools competing in the upcoming Round-of-16 of the Blue Water Shipping Under-15 Girls’ National Secondary Championship. Queen’s College players were the first to receive their new kits featuring the GFF and Blue Water Shipping brands on June 19. The…
Another 10 teachers- representing nursery, primary and secondary schools- have completed the FIFA Football For Schools (F4S) training module and familiarised themselves with the GFF Child Safeguarding Policy. The June 12-13 workshop took place at Wismar Christianburg Secondary School in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), and was led by Orin…
India underlined their title credentials with a comprehensive 47-run victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8s in Barbados. Suryakumar Yadav struck a sublime 53 off 28 balls to lead India to an imposing 181-8 despite their acclaimed top order failing to fire. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and…
A two-day workshop focused on shorebird conservation commenced on Thursday to educate stakeholders to raise awareness about the critical roles shorebirds play in Guyana’s ecosystems and to build collaborative networks for their protection. Guyana’s extensive coastal region and numerous wetlands provide critical habitats for shorebirds, serving as important feeding and…
The Guyana Fire Service commended ranks for their prompt and effective response to a fire at Callender Street, Albouystown, early Thursday morning. “The alarm was raised at 06:58 hrs, and the fire service was on the scene by 07:02 hrs. The first jet of water was applied at 07:03 hrs,…
Deandrell Semple, 20, a security guard of Kingelly Village, West Coast Berbice, was granted $1M bail after being charged with manslaughter on Thursday. The charge is in relation to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jared Jagnandan on March 21, 2024 at SMK Shaf Auto Sales located at Lusignan, East Coast…
Komal Samaroo, Executive Chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and the new World Trade Center Georgetown (WTCG), emphasized the need for coordinated programmes to train Caribbean youth in technical skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and automotive trades. He also called for proper financing to help these youth become small…
In today’s busy and demanding world of work and study and handling of other stressful situations, self-care and maintenance of mental and physical health cannot be overlooked. International Day of Yoga 2024, celebrated on June 21, 2024, brings these issues under the spotlight as captured in its theme “Yoga for…
Guyana is poised to welcome 350,000 visitors in 2024, reflecting a significant increase in its tourism sector. According to the Guyana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) Tourism Statistical Digest 2023, the country’s tourism industry has rebounded from the pandemic and surpassed its pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA)…
