November 9, 2023

Twenty-six-year-old Khushal Singh has emerged as the University of Guyana’s 2023 valedictorian. He completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management with a perfect GPA of 4.0 capturing both the President’s Medal for the Best Graduating…

Community Enhancement Workers (CEW), who are those people involved in enhancing the aesthetics of communities and infrastructure countrywide, will now get a $40,000 monthly stipend, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday. These…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a suite of new support measures and increases for public sector workers and key groups on Thursday but he promised that beyond these announcements, public sector workers can look forward to an…

New Zealand all but sealed a World Cup semi-final spot with an easy five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. Sri Lanka, who were already eliminated, were bowled out for 171, with Black Caps seamer Trent Boult taking 3-36. In a…

Farmers are among the key groups of people getting support from the government with $850 million set aside for the purchase of fertilisers. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Thursday, noting that about 35,000 farmers who…

As part of a suite of measures meant to bring relief to people across Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that all old-age pensioners will get a one-off $25,000 bonus. Some 72,000 pensioners are expected to benefit…

All public sector workers across Guyana, including teachers and members of the disciplined services, will get a one-off $25,000 bonus payable in December 2023. This was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday during a live…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced a suite of new allowances and incentives for teachers all across the country. Televised live on his Facebook page, the Head of State said that salaries for all graduate teachers shall be…

Prolonged drought-like conditions have affected rice and livestock farmers from the islands of Wakenaam and Leguan. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha hosted meetings on both islands to listen to issues faced by…

Though faced with challenges, Guyana plays a vital role in the Caribbean and has the potential to serve as the “anchor” of the region. And with several initiatives already in place to address critical issues such as food security,…