Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday said wheat grain research is still ongoing as the government invests heavily in research-driven projects. Guyana’s agricultural sector is set to benefit from a significant boost in scientific innovation and technological advancement, as the Ministry of Agriculture continues to invest heavily in research-based initiatives….

After months of mounting public concern, the Georgetown City Council is proposing a formal tripartite agreement to regulate the continued use of a section of the Farnum ground by Mae’s School. Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore told the News Room on Wednesday that the proposal would bring together the City Council,…

A woman from Corriverton, Region Six was taken into police custody following a significant discovery of fireworks at her home. The individual, a 30-year-old resident of Number 78 Village, Corriverton, Corentyne Berbice , is currently aiding law enforcement officials as they delve into the details surrounding this alarming find. Forty-seven…

Guyana now has 3,000 items being produced through agro-processing programmes and according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, the establishment of agricultural programmes provides more career opportunities for students. An open day event at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara on Tuesday, made it…

Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Secretary Chet Bowling says standing on the podium at the recently concluded DSB Suriname Invitational is both a personal and national achievement, marking another proud moment for Guyana’s golfers on the international stage. Reflecting on his performance, Bowling said his podium finish represents years of dedication…

The stage is set for the final group matches of the Round of 16 in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Blue Water Shipping Under-15 Girls National Secondary School Championship, which will be played on Saturday, October 18, in Essequibo, and Sunday, October 19, at the GFF National Training Centre in Providence….

With the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Terrence Poole National Intermediate Boxing Championship, scheduled for October 25-27, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Boxing Gym is once again setting its sights on successfully defending its title. Despite some early logistical challenges, Head Coach Eon Bancroft has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness….

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force on Wednesday carried out a major joint eradication exercise at Kuyarakuru Creek and Sabina Point, Upper Berbice River, resulting in the destruction of cannabis estimated to be worth over $70  million. Police Headquarters said the operation was conducted between 04:00 hrs and 06:30 hrs…

A 49-year-old man from Develdt, Berbice River, has confessed to killing his friend, 68-year-old Cledwin Gordon, known as ‘Smokey,’ during a drunken argument last Friday night. During a detailed interrogation on Monday, October 13, the suspect, Ethilbert Sauers, told detectives that he and Gordon had been drinking high wine when…

The Delegation of the European Union to Guyana has officially welcomed its new Ambassador, Luca Pierantoni, who will represent the EU in Guyana, Suriname, and with CARICOM. The announcement was shared via the Delegation’s official Facebook page on Wednesday. Ambassador Pierantoni brings nearly 25 years of diplomatic experience within the…