Guyana’s maritime sector has experienced significant expansion since 2020, with vessel traffic increasing by 42 percent and imports more than tripling during the period, according to Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar. Speaking on Wednesday, Indar highlighted the sector’s rapid growth, driven by increased economic activity and expanding…
Clean up or face consequences – G/Town Mayor warns Stabroek vendors
Wooden pallets lining the streets around Stabroek Market are on their way out and vendors have been put on notice to clean up or face consequences as Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore met with vendors at the market on Thursday. This engagement forms part of efforts to make the city more…
As safety efforts expands, Labour Ministry conducts over 6,000 workplace inspections
The Ministry of Labour has conducted more than 6,000 workplace inspections across Guyana’s high-risk and low-risk sectors over the last several years They have reached more than 27,000 workers through inspections, education programmes, awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives. The figures were highlighted by Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning…
Mustapha unveils national drainage strategy to tackle flood issues
Guyana is currently racing to modernise its drainage and irrigation strategy as rainfall pattern shifts dramatically, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday said as he unveiled the country’s first-ever National Drainage and Irrigation Strategy 2030. The Strategy, which tackles climate realities, was soft-launched at the Ministry’s Regent Street Boardroom. It…
Guyana, Peru sign aviation MoU to advance air services
Guyana and Peru have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral air connectivity with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their respective civil aviation authorities. The agreement lays the groundwork for the negotiation of a formal Air Services Agreement (ASA), which is expected to facilitate greater cooperation…
Clerk explains formula used to allocate Parliamentary Committee seats
The Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, has issued a clarification on the formula used to determine representation on Parliamentary Committees following recent public discussions and media queries about the composition of those bodies. In a statement, Isaacs said the method currently used to allocate committee seats among political…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada thrashes Qatar 6-0 to secure historic victory
Canada created men’s World Cup history at a roaring, sold-out BC Place in Vancouver, dismantling Qatar 6-0 in a Group B encounter defined by an electric Canadian offence and a pair of Qatari red cards. With this result, Canada secures its largest-ever margin of victory at a men’s World Cup,…
Future Warriors Tapeball shifts to Anna Regina National Stadium on June 20-21
Following highly competitive and successful zone matches in Demerara and Berbice, the excitement of the Future Warriors Tapeball for Primary School officially shifts to the Essequibo Zone this weekend, June 20-21, at the Anna Regina National Stadium. The tournament, powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, has already crowned two regional champions. Demerara…
‘Need for Speed’ Karting Championship takes centre stage on Saturday
All roads lead to Thomas Lands on Saturday as Guyana’s packed month of motorsport shifts into standard overdrive. The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is the venue for the opening round of the Jumbo Jet events Need for Speed Karting Championship, a two-day extravaganza promising intense wheel-to-wheel drama….
FIFA World Cup 2026: Super sub Manzambi sends Swiss soaring
Switzerland moved to the top of Group B after a Johan Manzambi-inspired victory over ten-man Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Freiburg star struck twice in a goal-laden second half as the Swiss followed up their opening-match draw against Qatar with an impressive and ultimately deserved victory. After a forgettable first period,…
