In keeping with what was promised at the presentation of the 2024 National Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday announced the commencement of phase one of the student loan write-off. In this first instance, the government will write off all loans owed by Guyanese who can demonstrate that…
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Guyana: At the instance of CARICOM and CELAC, the Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela met at Argyle in St Vincent and the Grenadines on December 14, 2023, to lessen the tensions that had arisen…
The first group of twelve Cuban engineers who are traveling to Guyana to be attached to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) would depart Havana this evening. The Head of the Group, Mr. Guillermo Reynosa Rodriguez, has already arrived in Georgetown ahead of his colleagues, and, along with the Cuban Ambassador…
Guyana’s premier law enforcement agency, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is looking to fill the gaps in its response to crime. So, to enhance its capacity, the force on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New York Police Department (NYPD) which will make way for the training…
Officials from the 10 clubs participating in the KFC Elite League Season Six Round One, along with referees, on May 11 engaged in comprehensive review sessions conducted by the Guyana Football Federation’s Technical and Referees Departments. The one-day assessments were held to pinpoint areas for improvement as the GFF prepares…
See below the full statement issued: Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited on Friday, May 10, 2024 celebrated the achievements of sixteen (16) bright young men and women, at a ceremony held at the Guyana Marriot Hotel. This event marked a significant milestone in the seven-month journey of these talented apprentices as…
Kemar Roach believes that James Anderson will be remembered as “one of the greatest” fast bowlers in history when he retires from international cricket this summer, but has challenged his West Indies team-mates to “ruin” Anderson’s final Test match by beating England at Lord’s in July. After a quiet start to…
To better understand the role and functions of the Security Council, outgoing President, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations in New York has spoken about the ‘Power of the President’. As a former president of the SC, what are the main challenges that a…
The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) has received a quantity of competition and developmental equipment as part of the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) global development programme. The grant equipment includes 10 competition tables, counter nets, umpire tables, balls and racquets. The equipment were received based on a proposal from…
Guyanese Nicholas Albert and Hannah Rampersaud have copped the prized International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) Pro Card, having competed at the Roger Boyce IFBB Pro Classic at the weekend in Barbados. Having a Pro Card means one can embark on a career as a professional bodybuilder, earning a decent income…
