Energy plans must count off-grid power from mining, forestry — President Ali
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has said Guyana’s energy plans must take account of the electricity generated independently by mining, forestry and bauxite operations, as well as demand supplied through the national grid. Speaking about two large gold-mining projects expected to come on stream soon, Dr. Ali said each could require about 80 megawatts of power. […]
President Ali mourns passing of ‘King of Calypso’
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has paid tribute to legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow, describing his passing as a moment when “a prayerful quietude has fallen over Caribbean calypso.” Francisco died on Sunday, September 27, at the age of 91. His family said the Grenadian-born, Trinidad-raised performer died peacefully in New York following a […]
Guyana to host global aviation safety forum today as sector expands
GUYANA will, today, become the centre of high-level global discussions on aviation safety and regional co-operation, as representatives from almost 60 countries converge here for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Third Global Regional Safety Oversight Organisations and Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organisations Forum for Aviation Safety. […]
Minister Walrond makes unannounced visits to key GPF units
HOME Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, on Monday, conducted a series of unannounced visits to key units of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), examining daily operations, administrative processes and service delivery. Walrond visited the Guyana Police Force Academy, the Criminal Record Office and the Police Credit Union as part of efforts to maintain direct engagement with […]
Class analysis: WPA, AFC and MCC, part 1
THERE were two powerful class formations from the 1940s in this country. The Portuguese petite bourgeoisie (PPB) and the educated, status-saturated Mulatto/Creole class (MCC). In terms of economic status, there were two differing class formations. The PPB had money but it did not conform to the traditional Marxist typology of classes because of the lack […]
Building Beyond the Bricks
SIX years ago, President Dr. Irfaan Ali asked Guyanese to trust a vision. On Sunday, sitting down with journalist Fareeza Haniff, he gave an account of it. His verdict was plain: The 2020 and 2025 Manifestos have been fulfilled in full. The record supports him. Consider the most visible proof. Last October, thousands gathered […]
Regions 1 and 7 dominate as the annual Heritage Games conclude
THE sporting spectacle, known simply as the Heritage Games, again delivered a high-octane evening on the final day at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Sunday. The three-day spectacle concluded with Region Seven and Region One taking the lion’s share of spoils as the interior regions went head-to-head in four major disciplines, namely archery, cricket, […]
Buttler out of tri-series while England prepare central contracts
WICKETKEEPER Jos Buttler will miss England’s 50-over tri-series in Pakistan next month, with Jordan Cox set to be given another chance to impress in his place. Buttler, 36, has been ruled out with the hamstring injury suffered while batting in Thursday’s second one-day international against Sri Lanka at Headingley. Coach Brendon McCullum said it […]
Leics get partial points reprieve but stay in limbo
LEICESTERSHIRE have had eight points of their 27-point County Championship deduction reinstated but their Division One status remains in limbo. The original penalty for breaching pitch regulations, relating to their win against Glamorgan in August, was announced on 16 September. The amendment to the punishment comes after the Cricket Regulator raised with the Cricket Discipline […]
Smalta Junior Tennis Championship delivers drama and a thrilling display of talent
THE action on the court was electric, the rallies were blistering, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats. The recently concluded Smalta Junior Tennis Championship wrapped up, leaving fans, parents, and tennis enthusiasts buzzing over one of the most action-packed tennis events of the year. From the first serve to the final […]
