August 6, 2020

Former People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Minister Robert Persaud has debunked claims by the Opposition APNU+AFC that he was “sidelined” by President Dr Irfaan Ali who appointed 19 Government Ministers on Wednesday. Persaud, who served as…

By Bibi Khatoon The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) will be holding the new People’s Progressive Party Government to its elections promises which include the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on mining machinery. “I…

The new Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., on Thursday morning held a meet and greet session with staff of the Ministry. Ramson Jr. took the Oath of Office on Wednesday, and later promised strong leadership and a…

Senior Superintendent Wendell Blanhum will be appointed as the new Crime Chief, moving from his current post as Police Commander of the Region One branch of the Guyana Police Force. Blanhum is replacing Senior Superintendent Michael…

The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) players, officials and administrators have arrived in Trinidad and Tobago and have been tested on arrival. All 162 members of the party who travelled into Trinidad have tested negative for the virus.…

England are already facing defeat in the first Test after a Shan Masood-inspired Pakistan dominated the second day at Emirates Old Trafford. Opener Masood worked his way to 156, forming the basis of Pakistan's 326 all out. He added 105…

The Americas Board has been informed about the decisions of the FIBA Executive Committee regarding the FIBA Calendar for World and Senior Continental Competitions in case the November window of the AmeriCup Qualifiers will not be possible…

The United Kingdom has welcomed the declaration of the March 2 General and Regional Election results and said it looks forward to working with the new Government of Guyana. U.K Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State, Dominic Raab…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has appointed a “special team” to immediately conduct a thorough assessment of 19 state-owned entities, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI). The ‘Rapid Financial and Management Assessment’…

By Isanella Patoir Antonio Torres, a 28-year-old secondary school teacher in Santa Rosa, Moruca in Region One is a recovered COVID-19 patient who has credited his recovery to a lot of exercise and what is known in Guyana as ‘bush…