The services industry plays a pivotal role in the Guyanese economy, generating over $500 billion and expanding by 10 per cent in 2023 when compared to 2022. This sector contributes 13 per cent to GDP and over 41 per cent to non-oil GDP. This was revealed in the Guyana Marketing…
Preliminary findings indicate that Berbice siblings, 10-year-old Vishnu Mohabeer, known as Ricardo, and his 9-year-old sister Arianna Mohabeer, succumbed to complications related to dengue fever. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Friday. Dr Anthony told the News Room that post-mortem examinations were performed on both…
Another child died in Berbice this week after she fell ill and was rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital. Dead is Naiomi Raghu, 8, a Student of New Market Primary School and of No.62 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. The child’s father, Chandeker Raghu, told the News Room that the girl suffered…
The manufacturing sector in Guyana experienced tremendous growth in 2023, generating $70 billion for the year. This marks a 25 per cent increase from $56.3 billion in 2022. This was revealed in the 2023 Annual Report of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA). This performance, the highest recorded to…
See below the full statement issued by SBM Offshore: Denzel Southwell’s journey is one that defies expectations. Hailing from the small village of Sandvoort in Berbice, Guyana, this 27-year-old has shattered glass ceilings to become the first Guyanese Auxillary Assistant Driller on an offshore drillship. Southwell’s story transcends personal achievement;…
Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation With one month of intense competition completed, the Guyana Defence Force FC has firmly established dominance atop the point table after Round Two of the Women’s League Division One, while Santos FC has withdrawn from the tournament to regroup and fortify their squad…
Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The debut edition of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Blue Water Shipping Under-15 Girls’ National Secondary School Championship is scheduled to kick off on May 4 with 60 schools registered to participate and boasting over 1,000 aspiring young female athletes competing for top…
Aneesa Chetram, Nyia Latchman and Mickel Johnson turned in solid performances to highlight the latest round of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Under-13 Pairs competition, sponsored by sponsored by I&S Trading, TECHLIFY Inc. and Unique Electrical and General Store. The 30-over competition features rivalry among Under-13 male teams and Under-19…
Contractors carrying out works in East and West Stewartville, New Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara have been urged to expedite their respective contracts as hundreds of Guyanese are eagerly waiting to commence their home construction. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bishram Kuppen, earlier today met…
Structuralia, a leading online education school specializing in STEM areas, is pleased to announce the second phase of the strategic collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS) for the delivery of 2,000 online master’s scholarships. These grants, which cover 50% of the program’s tuition cost, represent a joint effort to…
