All public sector workers across Guyana, including teachers and members of the disciplined services, will get a one-off $25,000 bonus payable in December 2023. This was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday during a live briefing. He said this will benefit about 67,000 workers at a cost of…
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced a suite of new allowances and incentives for teachers all across the country. Televised live on his Facebook page, the Head of State said that salaries for all graduate teachers shall be moved to the maximum of the scale, applicable to the post…
Prolonged drought-like conditions have affected rice and livestock farmers from the islands of Wakenaam and Leguan. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha hosted meetings on both islands to listen to issues faced by farmers. While at Wakenaam, the farmers told Minister Mustapha that there was an urgent need for improved…
Though faced with challenges, Guyana plays a vital role in the Caribbean and has the potential to serve as the “anchor” of the region. And with several initiatives already in place to address critical issues such as food security, climate change, juvenile justice and agriculture, the United States Agency for…
A new $1.6 billion mixing plant that will significantly improve productivity and the quality of flour at the National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) was commissioned at its Agricola, East Bank Demerara factory on Wednesday. President Dr Irfaan Ali joined the management and staff of the company for the historic…
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force (Coast Guard) on Wednesday destroyed 30 lbs of Cannabis seeds and 10 acres with approximately 58,000 Cannabis Sativa plants ranging from three to 10 feet in height. The camps and drugs were destroyed (Photo: Guyana Police Force/November 8, 2023)…
Police on Wednesday conducted an intelligence-led operation in New Amsterdam, Berbice, which led to a major drug bust and the recovery of a shotgun and several rounds of ammunition. Police arrested five adults and a 17-year-old male. The marijuana found by the police (Photo: Guyana Police Force/November 8, 2023) Police…
Guyana Harpy Eagles limped out of the CG United Super50 Cup on Wednesday, soundly thrashed by Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in semi-final one at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. Rocked by a brilliant opening spell from Terrance Hinds, Harpy Eagles could only manage 105, being dismissed…
John Caesar, who is currently serving a life sentence for attempted murder, has been found not guilty of killing Linden businessman, Romel Gomes called ‘Eddy’ in 2018. Caesar, 40, formerly of East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown was on trial before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow at the Demerara High Court. A 12-member…
Meg Lanning has made the shock decision to retire from international cricket effective immediately, aged 31. Australia’s captain had not played for her country since lifting the T20 World Cup aloft in South Africa in February. She missed Australia’s tour of the UK due to an undisclosed medical issue and did not…
