Ryan Marks was on Wednesday sentenced to four years imprisonment and slapped with a fine of $2.3 million for trafficking over two kilograms of cannabis while his co-accused was remanded to prison for the same offence. Marks, 27, with no fixed place of abode, and Akeem Henry, 25, of Bent Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, appeared virtually…
President Irfaan Ali took his “One Guyana” plan to the Region 7 town of Bartica today where he met with residents and sought to address some of the concerns and challenges being faced by them. Before meeting with residents of the community, the President stopped at a number of schools and listened to some of…
–President Ali tells corporation’s officials, highlights need for sweeping changes in order to return sugar industry to viability PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has engaged the leadership of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on the company’s strategic direction with the intention of improving its efficiency and effectiveness. The President met with 180 senior officials and managers…
The National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) on Wednesday received its certificate from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) to use the ‘Made in Guyana’ certification mark on its Maid Marian wheat flour and Thunderbolt self-rising flour. The registered mark was launched in October 2021 and aims to promote the recognition of locally manufactured…
President Irfaan Ali took his “One Guyana” plan to the Region 7 town of Bartica today where he met with residents and sought to address some of the concerns and challenges being faced by them. Before meeting with residents of the community, the President stopped at a number of schools and listened to some of…
JAMAICA turned an improbable situation into reality when they pulled off a massive victory over the Leeward Islands to come from behind and win the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s T20 Blaze tournament at the National Stadium, Providence, on Tuesday afternoon.Barbados, the former champions, had no losses prior to their clash with Trinidad and Tobago…
Costa Rica became the last team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with victory over New Zealand. In the intercontinental play-off, Costa Rica took a third-minute lead when ex-Arsenal player Joel Campbell shot low into the bottom corner. New Zealand ended the match with 10 men as substitute Kosta Barbarouses was sent…
IT was another disappointing day at the office for Coach Jamaal Shabazz as he stood on the sidelines witnessing his Golden Jaguars going down 6 – 0 to Haiti in their return fixture at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in the Dominican Republic. Carnejy Antoine (87’, 89’), Mondy Prunier (48’, 76’), Alex Junior Christian (39’)…
Education Minister Priya Manickchand will this week meet with religious leaders, such as pastors and other influential speakers, where she will seek to secure their commitment to go into schools and provide mentorship to students. This action is seen as a response to recent reports of violence and other unacceptable behaviour by students in schools…
– Former National Club Champion to make return to football THE highly anticipated return of former National Club champion and winner of the inaugural Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Champions unfolded yesterday at the National Racquet Centre when Slingerz FC officially announced their re-emergence to football in Guyana. Club president, Javid Ali, said “It…
