Improved drainage, access to markets for Ann’s Grove farmers – Mustapha commits
Farmers living in the vicinity of Ann’s Grove on the East Coast Demerara met with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the...
Driver in hit & run for court next week, victim remains critical
Budhram Heeralall, the driver who is allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run accident which has left 52-year-old Allan Downes critically injured, is slated to be...
President Ali donates $1M to Chess Federation
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) gained a significant boost after President Dr. Irfaan Ali pledged $1M towards the development of the sport.
President Ali made...
Efforts underway to improve school feeding programme, encourage use of local foods
In a joint effort, the Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday conducted a scoping mission at the Sparta Primary...
Gov’t hailed for new safeguards on personal data; exemptions exist for Police probes, tax...
By Kurt Campbell
Kurt@newsroom.gy
The government has completed the draft of its Data Protection Bill and is inviting submissions and recommendations.
But even before the legislation is...
13 years and counting, DDL continues investment into Boxing’s nursery
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) through its Pepsi brand has strengthened its support for amateur boxing by providing substantial funding to the Guyana Boxing Association...
PSC earned more than $52M in 2022; revenue doubled in two years
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) generated a revenue of $52,635,809 in 2022, a 108 per cent growth when compared to the two previous years.
Its...
Charges for bar owners as Gov’t sounds alarm over ‘senseless deaths’ caused by drunk...
The Attorney General Chambers on Wednesday issued a stern warning against liquor license holders, particularly bar owners, who continue to flout the provisions of...
Guyana women head to St. Kitts for Regional Super50, T20 Blaze
St. Kitts and Nevis will host this year’s Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Super50 and T20 Blaze tournaments from May 7 – 30.
On Monday,...
Imlach joins West Indies Academy for Tri-Series
Guyana's Tevin Imlach has been named as a replacement for Rivaldo Clarke in the West Indies Academy squad for the upcoming Headley Weekes Four-Day...