Starc dethrones Bumrah to claim No. 1 Test ranking
MITCHELL Starc has become the No. 1 bowler in the ICC Test rankings for the first time in his career after his performance against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay. The Australian fast bowler took 10 wickets in the match, including 6/12 in the first innings and 4/39 in the second, helping Australia register […]
Tongue says Root’s message hit home as England eye series win
LONDON, (Reuters) – England will look to secure their first Test series victory in two years and shift the focus back to cricket when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord’s starting today. The first-test victory by an innings and 103 runs marked the start of Joe Root’s second stint as test captain […]
President Ali urges Guyanese to reject hatred, division in Youman Nabi message
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has called on Guyanese to draw on the teachings and example of the Holy Prophet Mohamed to foster greater compassion, justice, peace and unity, particularly in the wake of the recent MV Barima tragedy. In a Youman Nabi message, President Ali extended greetings to Guyanese at home and in the diaspora, […]
GDF, Florida National Guard strengthen search and rescue capabilities
THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has strengthened its search and rescue (SAR) capabilities following a five-day Subject Matter Expert Exchange with members of the Florida National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group. The exchange brought together 33 GDF personnel from units across the Force and five members of the Florida National Guard, with training […]
Digital gold exchange among plans to modernise Guyana’s gold industry
– platform expected to facilitate real-time transactions as sector embraces technology GUYANA is looking to establish a digital gold trading exchange as part of a broader strategy to modernise the country’s gold and jewellery industry and position the sector for greater domestic and international activity. This is according to Technical Consultant at the Ministry of […]
Tourism policy to be completed by year-end
– 55 consultations held across Guyana, with indigenous communities among key stakeholders in policy development GUYANA’S National Tourism Policy is expected to be completed by the end of this year, with the Government seeking to establish a framework for sustainable tourism growth as the country records increases in visitor arrivals and works towards its target […]
VPAC slams WIN-APNU talks as meeting fails to produce joint statement
Following a meeting between the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) movement and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the Voice of the People’s Alliance for Change (VPAC) has criticised the two Opposition groupings for failing to reach agreement on a joint statement. VPAC representative Dorwain Bess said that, after a year of disagreements, the expectation […]
Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service remains suspended as officials pursue resumption
THE Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service remains suspended as authorities from both countries continue efforts to resolve a dispute over the operational requirements of the M.V. Canawaima, with the Government of Guyana exploring alternative vessels to restore the service. The Government said on Tuesday that officials from Guyana and Suriname have remained in constant and daily contact […]
Guyana must avoid Dutch disease by using oil as a catalyst for growth – Dr Gossai
GUYANA’S greatest challenge is not producing oil, but ensuring its petroleum wealth does not leave the country vulnerable to Dutch disease, according to Senior Petroleum Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Dr Bobby Gossai Jnr. Speaking on the Energy Perspectives podcast recently, Gossai said the Government’s economic strategy is focused on preventing the country […]
Minister Bharrat leads Guyana delegation at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia
MINISTER of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat is representing Guyana at the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where global efforts to strengthen drought resilience and combat land degradation are taking centre stage. COP17, being held from August 17 to 28 […]
