Six months into the year and with no accountability as to how monies were spent in previous months, City Hall on Wednesday presented a $3.2 billion budget which was approved with a majority vote. The approval was granted following deliberations between Councillors, mainly from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), in…
Police are on the hunt for two suspects who allegedly stabbed Shaquille Leacock, a 24-year-old unemployed resident of ‘C’ Field Sophia on Tuesday. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred at about 17:30hrs; the names and addresses of the suspects are currently unknown. Investigations revealed that Leacock was sitting on…
The Guyana Football Federation/Blue Water Shipping Under-15 Girls’ National Secondary Championship has completed the preliminary round conducted in nine regions and Georgetown. Sixteen teams from nine regions across the country are now preparing to face off on June 22 and 23 at the Federation’s National Training Centre in Providence, East…
India’s fearsome pace attack ruthlessly blew away Ireland on a difficult pitch in New York as they started the T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket victory. Hardik Pandya took 3-27 as Ireland fought back to scramble their way to 96 all out with 24 balls of their innings left unused….
Guyana’s abundant natural resources, including fertile agricultural lands, mineral deposits, and vast rainforests, are the cornerstone of its non-oil economy and livelihoods. Over time, these invaluable resources face threats from climate change, unsustainable land use practices, and deforestation. These threats have far-reaching consequences on food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem services….
In less than a decade, Guyana has rapidly emerged as a major player in the global petroleum industry and its ability to attract investment has caught the attention of top officials in Brazil, itself a seasoned veteran of the oil industry. Oil production could reach 1.3 million barrels per day…
The United States Embassy in Georgetown, together with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and Guyana Police Force (GPF), are pleased to announce the successful accreditation of three GPF training centers, located in Suddie, Essequibo; Adventure, Berbice; and Georgetown. This momentous achievement was formally recognized today at the International Association…
Analytical Technologies Limited is an environmental testing laboratory originally founded in 1996. The laboratory was first established in Trinidad and Tobago before setting up its local office in 2019 based on a need for expertise to service the local growing energy and industrial sectors in Guyana. As stakeholders join in the observance…
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced that it will not proceed with the suspension of four examination subjects following a wave of public concern and discussions with regional education ministers. The subjects initially considered for suspension were Agricultural Science (Double Award), Mechanical Engineering Technology (CSEC), Green Engineering, and Electrical…
Customs Officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Tuesday seized a quantity of gold jewelry from three (3) passengers, two of whom are US citizens, as they attempted to leave on an American Airlines flight bound for New York, USA. The operation, which was fully supported by officers of the…
