Stewart knocks out Venezuelan Ocando in main event
Bris-0’s promotion in association with CBO Caribbean Boxing Showdown… NEW York-based Guyanese Laured the ‘Lion’ Stewart pounded gutsy Venezuelan Williams Ocando for six rounds of the Main Event of the Bris-0’s promotion in association with the Caribbean Boxing Organisation Caribbean Boxing Championships before knocking him out in the wee hours of Sunday Morning at the […]
Digitised access, healthcare training reshaping daily life in hinterland communities – PM Phillips
YOUNG people in hinterland communities can now complete processes online that once required travelling long distances or leaving their community altogether, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said, as he pointed to the expansion of information and communications technology (ICT) hubs as one of the more consequential shifts in Indigenous village life. Speaking at the […]
Sod turned for $1.5B Pouderoyen Market
— new facility to accommodate 145 vendors, boost economic activities across Region Three DEVELOPMENT in Region Three continues to gather pace, with the sod now turned for a new $1.5 billion market at Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, alongside vendors and community members, turned the sod for […]
Guyana signs MoU with Qatar to advance agricultural technology
GUYANA and Qatar are deepening bilateral co-operation in agriculture by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance agricultural technology and promote more sustainable and innovative farming practices. The agreement was signed on Wednesday by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Hilton Todd, and Qatar’s Minister of Municipality, His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad […]
PPP/C only party capable of governing Guyana—Shuman
— says WIN driven by ‘selfish, narrow interests,’ lacks governing capacity; describes PNCR as ‘shadow’ of former self SENIOR Government Adviser on Aviation, Lenox Shuman, says he does not believe any political party other than the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is currently capable of governing Guyana. He made the remarks while sharply criticising We Invest […]
Parika Stelling diversion jetty to be completed Monday
TRUCK operators using the Parika–Supenaam route are expected to see relief by early next week, as construction of a temporary diversion jetty at the Parika Stelling nears completion. Minister of Public Works Madanlall Ramraj inspected the works on Friday. In a statement posted to his official social-media page, Minister Ramraj revealed that the project is […]
GPF clarifies media report on records in Mohameds’ extradition case
THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to clarify reports appearing in sections of the media concerning the destruction of documents referenced during testimony in the ongoing committal proceedings involving the Mohameds. During his testimony, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine produced and tendered the relevant official records required for the proceedings. These included his statement detailing the […]
Moraikobai positioned for sustainable tourism, economic growth
MORAIKOBAI, Region Five, is being positioned as a sustainable tourism destination, with several initiatives being advanced to create jobs and strengthen the community’s economy. Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, and British High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Fisher, on Saturday visited the community to assess several development projects. The delegation was welcomed by […]
Spreading unity through music
JOEL Lynch has always had an interest in music, doing some drumming back when he started to follow his love. He is now an accomplished singer, making his own music and distributing it on all music platforms. He has been travelling back and forth between here and the US for over 20 years and started […]
70% of roads completed in Best/Klein Pouderoyen NDC
— Chairman says improved access driving business, investment activities across communities DEVELOPMENT across the Best/Klein Pouderoyen Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) is becoming increasingly visible, with new roads, schools and other infrastructure improving access while encouraging greater business and investment activities. NDC Chairman Umesh Balram said continued investment in infrastructure and services is helping to reshape […]
