Execution in powerplay key to Windies’ success – Sammy
WEST Indies senior men’s Head Coach Daren Sammy says that the key to winning the series deciding match against the hosting Indian side is to execute better within the powerplay periods The head coach said several factors have influenced the limited-overs series in India, but notes that the team that executes better has come out on […]
GFF Announces U-15 Squad for Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan
THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) U15 Boys’ National Team is preparing to depart Guyana for Baku, Azerbaijan, where the squad will represent the nation at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival, joining more than 3,000 players, coaches, and officials from around the world for this landmark international football event. The tournament, scheduled […]
Jagdeo warns of high stakes if Guyana’s political divisions persist
By Vanessa Narine GENERAL Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, has warned that the country’s two traditionally dominant political parties risk becoming irrelevant unless they move beyond decades of racial division and political mistrust, delivering an unusually candid assessment of the country’s political history, during a tribute to a former opposition leader. […]
Robert Corbin’s vision of national reconciliation remains ‘unfinished business’
–President Ali says; calls for national conversation to build a more united Guyana PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Thursday, described national reconciliation and shared governance as unfinished business for Guyana, stating the late former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) leader Robert Corbin’s political journey challenged the country to reconsider how it could build a more united future. Speaking at Corbin’s funeral […]
Coast Guard first on scene, pulls Barima survivors from dark waters
–rescuers followed cries through darkness to reach men, women, children struggling to stay afloat THE first GDF Coast Guard rescuers followed cries for help through the darkness, directing their spotlights towards people struggling to stay afloat in the turbulent ocean. That vivid account, given by Petty Officer Deon Smith on Thursday before the Presidential Commission […]
Affordable agri loans, increased local production, access to new markets in pipeline -President Ali
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has said that his government is negotiating with commercial banks to secure cheaper financing for agriculture as Guyana advances plans to expand food production, reduce import dependence and strengthen its position as a regional food hub. Earlier this week at the Farmers’ Conference, the president shared plans to boost local production […]
Number 63 Beach now the largest recreational park under National Recreational Protocol
THE iconic Number 63 Beach in Region Six has been further transformed with the commissioning of a new recreational park – the 18th and largest facility developed under the National Recreational Protocol. During the commissioning ceremony, First Lady Arya Ali said the development represents much more than an investment in beautification, as the government continues […]
Guyana calls for equitable access to quality education at UNESCO meeting
-Parag highlights teacher development, sustainable financing, inclusive digital transformation MINISTER of Education, Sonia Parag, has called for greater equity in education delivery, sustainable financing, and stronger support for teachers as Guyana contributes to international discussions on advancing quality education for all by 2030 at the 225th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, […]
‘Guinness Smooth’ competition to showcase local DJs
-seven zones to compete for cash prizes, trophies, national bragging rights LOCAL DJs will have an opportunity to showcase their musical talent and compete for cash prizes, trophies and a place in the national spotlight following Thursday’s launch of Banks DIH Limited’s Guinness Smooth Pull Up DJ Skillset Competition. The nationwide initiative aims […]
Man wanted on INTERPOL warrant denied bail as Georgetown extradition proceedings commence
A 29-year-old French Guiana national wanted in connection with a murder investigation has been denied bail as extradition proceedings against him get under way in Georgetown. Dane Langhorne, of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Sunday, October 11, at about 7:45 a.m. at the Lusignan Tarmac, East Coast Demerara, during a police operation, […]
