Guyana’s skies have become noticeably busier over the past five years, and according to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues, the growth in international airlift is no coincidence, it is a deliberate strategy tied directly to the country’s booming tourism and expanding global profile. Since 2020, Guyana has…
In a significant boost to his re-election campaign, incumbent Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) President Mahendra ‘Raj’ Boodhoo has received a formal endorsement from a heavyweight contingent of Surinamese drag racers. The endorsement, issued on February 14 by the Boodhoo camp, saw top competitors from the neighbouring republic…
The Jamaica Observer can confirm that US-based businessman Fawad Sarwar will be the new owner of the Jamaican franchise in the Caribbean Premier League. Pakistan-born Sarwar currently operates the FKS Group and Kingsmen Sports and Enterprise, which owns the Hyderabad franchise in the Pakistan Super League and the Chicago Kingsmen…
Day-long drizzle in Pallekele knocked Australia out of the T20 World Cup, and sent Zimbabwe into the Super Eight. Thanks to Ireland and Zimbabwe sharing points from their washed out encounter, in which not even the toss was possible, Zimbabwe now have five points on the table, which puts them…
The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation has issued a landmark Request for Proposals for the design, construction, and financing of two new municipal airports in Regions Six and Nine. It marks a decisive step in the government’s drive to modernise Guyana’s aviation infrastructure and boost regional connectivity, the Department…
Crediting her remarkable longevity to her unwavering faith in God, Beatrice Elizabeth Johnson, affectionately known as “Cousin Vye”, celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, surrounded by her family. Born on February 16, 1926, at Lot 20 Litchfield Village, West Coast Berbice, Johnson shared that she always believed she would live…
With a renewed focus on expanding economic opportunities for women, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Monday hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement ahead of WeLift 6, bringing together nearly 150 women-owned small businesses and a wide cross-section of investors and industry leaders. The event, held at the…
Tragedy struck on Monday afternoon when a 21-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in an accident along the Number 64 Village Public Road, Corentyne. The deceased has been identified as Jadheo Bhimsingh, an overseas-based Guyanese national. According to reports, Bhimsingh was riding his motorcycle when he collided with motor car PKK…
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-16 Inter-County tournament got underway on Monday with two encounters that could not have been more different in temperament. While Demerara were forced to work hard for a 29-run victory over Essequibo at La Bonne Intention (LBI), Berbice needed just 26 deliveries to complete a…
See full press release issued by Republic Bank Guyana: Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited is proud to announce a timely and strategic change to its residential mortgage offerings, further reinforcing its commitment to making homeownership more affordable and accessible for all Guyanese families. In direct response to the Government of Guyana’s…
