See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has taken note of the action taken today, April 3, 2024, by the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to promulgate “the Organic Law for the…

For the second year in succession Guyana missed out on championship honours in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-15, 50-over Championship, finishing with less fast bowling points than champions Barbados. Both nations finished with four wins in the five-round tournament in Antigua, with their head-to-head in the opening round…

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with fisherfolk at Rosignol, Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five) to address pressing issues they are facing. During the meeting, President Ali expressed the government’s commitment to alleviating challenges and enhancing opportunities for the fisherfolk, emphasising a collective approach to finding solutions. Key concerns raised…

Eight persons living with disabilities, who are entrepreneurs of small businesses, each received a $500,000 grant from the Small Business Bureau on Wednesday. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commence Oneidge Waldron handed over the grants to the beneficiaries. Among…

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) grapples with the need for constant infrastructure upgrades across its generation and distribution network but President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the company also needs skilled staff urgently. As he has been saying throughout the week so far, Dr. Ali acknowledged that GPL, and the…

A new Executive Management Committee (EMC) of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) was elected on April 3, 2024, with Mr. Kester Hutson being reelected as President of the Chamber. The elected EMC comprises a President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Mrs. Kathy Smith…

The Judicial Service Commission on Wednesday announced that three women, currently serving as Magistrates, have been selected for appointment as Commissioners of Title to serve in the Land Court in Essequibo and Berbice. The three attorneys are Esther Sam, Renita Singh and Christel Lambert. They previously served as State Counsel…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali Wednesday morning administered the Oath of Office to 17 of 20 members of the Constitution Reform Commission. Their appointments take effect immediately with former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh appointed as Chairman of the Commission, now embarking on the long-awaited task of making consultative…

Kolkata Knight Riders hit 272-7, the second-highest total in Indian Premier League history, as they thrashed Delhi Capitals by 106 runs. Sunil Narine led the way by blitzing 85 off 39 balls, while teenage debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 54. Andre Russell and Rinku Singh also made big-hitting contributions as Kolkata…

By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy To continue the development of the country’s top junior Track and Field athletes, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. has announced that they will be exposed to training from Olympic coaches and medallists through strategic partnerships. The Minister made the revelation at what…