Minister Rodrigues urges PSC to push businesses beyond traditional sectors
THE Private Sector Commission (PSC) is being urged to encourag businesses to look beyond Guyana’s traditional economic sectors and capitalise on emerging investment opportunities as the country undergoes rapid economic transformation. The call was made by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during a recent PSC Corporate Mixer at the Georgetown Plaza Hotel, […]
GDF work-study programme provides practical experience for 198 students
THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has concluded its 2026 Work-Study Attachment Programme, giving 198 students practical workplace experience while exposing them to career opportunities and professional roles across the military. The programme was conducted in two six-week phases and included students from the University of Guyana, Carnegie School of Home Economics, Government Technical Institute, Guyana […]
Sharing moments at Tom Dalgety’s funeral
IT was impossible to find parking at anywhere near the Anglican church opposite the Georgetown Magistrate court on Avenue of the Republic where Tom Dalgety’s funeral service was being held last Monday. I drove around and around and decided to take a chance at the junction of Hadfield Street and Avenue of the Republic directly […]
Rotary on Wheels food festival set for October 24
THE Rotary Club of Georgetown Central is set to stage its inaugural Rotary on Wheels Food Truck Festival on October 24, bringing together local food vendors, entrepreneurs, families and food enthusiasts for a celebration of Guyana’s culinary culture, while raising funds for community-based initiatives. The festival was officially launched recently during a cocktail reception at […]
One dead, two injured after scaffolding contacts GPL power line in New Houston
ONE person was killed and at least two others injured yesterday morning after scaffolding reportedly rolled away from a building in the New Houston area and came into contact with a Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) 13.8 kV primary distribution line. GPL, in acknowledging the incident, extended condolences to the family and loved ones […]
75 per cent of issues reported through Citizens Connect App resolved – Minister Ally
APPROXIMATELY 75 per cent of issues reported by citizens through the Citizens Connect App have been resolved since the platform’s launch in March, highlighting a major achievement in the government’s drive to improve public service delivery. This is according to the Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, who highlighted the initiative’s […]
Caribbean Energy Week 2027 set for July 13–15 under presidential patronage
Caribbean Energy Week 2027, scheduled for July 13–15, 2027, will be held under the patronage of His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and endorsed by Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat. Under the theme, “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub,” the event will bring together […]
Heritage must be lived, protected and passed on
AS Guyana begins its Diamond Jubilee year, the message of “faith and cultural pride” must ring out far beyond the ceremonies, pageants, sporting contests and cultural presentations that will mark Amerindian Heritage Month. It should challenge the nation to think about a more fundamental question: What are we doing to ensure that Indigenous culture is […]
Elle & Vire joins the Archery Championships
ARCHERY Guyana has announced that Cirkel Distributors Inc. has joined the corporate support team of the 2026 Archery Championships, bringing with it not only valuable corporate support, but also a Taste of France through Elle & Vire yoghurt. The partnership follows an encouraging meeting at Cirkel Distributors’ Head Office between Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, […]
Mars outlasts Callender as perfect scores set up round four showdown
Round Three of the Pegasus Weekly Chess League, organized by Drayton’s Chess Club in partnership with the Pegasus Chess Club and Guyana Chess Federation, continued on Monday evening at the Atlantic Meeting Room, Pegasus Hotel, with another competitive night of chess producing movement in the standings and setting up a clash between the league’s two […]
