A high number of foreigners are travelling to Guyana to explore the country and while there has been an overall “uptake” in tours, the Guyana Tourism Authority said focus is being placed on ensuring locals are being afforded the same opportunity. “Tourism is not only about persons coming into the…
As the Education Ministry and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) continue conciliation talks, subject Minister Priya Manickchand has called for “sense to prevail”, noting that any disruptions will result in learning losses for students. “Any teacher who stays away from a classroom will cause some disruption and it will have…
Days after allegations of sexual assault were levelled against him and a report was made to the police, former government minister Nigel Dharamlall turned himself over to the police for questioning. Dharamlall who was accompanied by his attorney, Bernard Da Silva showed up at the Cove and John Police Station…
Tuesday marked a significant step forward in enhancing safety and security across Guyana as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Andre Ally, signed nine (9) capital contracts for the Guyana Police Force in the Ministry’s boardroom. The signing solidified the government’s commitment to modernizing law enforcement infrastructure….
National Table Tennis champion Chelsea Edghill will commence her campaign for possible qualification to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games when she competes at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas Pan American qualification event, which will be held from May 14 – 18 in Lima, Peru. Edghill became the first…
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony believes the brain drain dilemma in Guyana is reversing, with numerous diaspora members returning in significant numbers to contribute to the burgeoning economy. Minister Anthony made the statement on Monday, during the opening ceremony of the Olmac Medical Hub in Vreed-En-Hoop, West Coast Demerara….
Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors got the better of Guyana’s Golden Jaguars in an international friendly match at the Hasley Crawford Stadium on Monday evening. Benjamin reduced Trinidad and Tobago’s lead in the 47th to place the score 2-1. Still, earlier goals from Kevon ‘Showtime’ Woodley (39th) and Ezekiel Kesar…
Guyana’s Court of Appeal has finally been expanded, enabling it to not only accommodate an increased number of appellate court judges but also to allow persons to access justice more readily and comfortably. The Court’s expansion takes the form of a new wing built upon an area used for years…
Demerara Pitbulls won the first-ever Guyana T10 Blast, defeating Essequibo Jaguars by two wickets in rapidly fading light on Monday at the Enmore Community Centre ground, East Coast Demerara. Chasing a target of 97 for championship honours, Pitbulls raced to 45-0 in the fourth over, but then endured a middle-order…
Police have attributed the accident at Long Creek, Soesdyke Linden Highway on Monday partially to speeding on the part of both drivers. Five persons died as a result of this accident; they are Uranie Hall, Rushell Leacock, Rayhum Leacock, Clinton Patterson, and Dwalon Farrel. This accident involved two motor cars,…
