Petterson-Griffith to challenge for top spot at World Open Powerlifting
Carlos ‘The Showstopper’ Petterson-Griffth will compete against lifters from 32 other countries on Thursday.
He will make a strong claim to win the 93kg division at the ongoing World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships in…
In-line Baggage System among ongoing upgrades at CJIA
To accommodate the growing number of passengers traveling to and from Guyana, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is undergoing significant upgrades aimed at enhancing the travel experience and boosting tourism.
One of the key…
WORLD T20: South Africa survive scare against USA in Super Eight
South Africa survived a scare before beating USA by 18 runs in the first game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup in Antigua.
After slipping to 76-5 in pursuit of 195, a superb partnership worth 91 between Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh…
New Amsterdam Secondary School recognized as Model Caribbean School
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has recognized New Amsterdam Secondary School as an ideal institution for Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in the country.
Following an evaluation of nine schools across the country, the…
‘Rules-based’ Electronic Planning & Development Single Window system launched
To enhance transparency and reduce prolonged waiting times for planning and building applications, the Ministry of Housing and Water, Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Wednesday launched the Electronic Planning and…
Violence against doctors, health workers a growing concern – Dr. Bux
Doctors, nurses and other workers in the healthcare sector have long grappled with sporadic cases of violence but Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Georgetown Public Hospital, Dr. Zulfikar Bux, says the threat has…
US sanctions: ‘Serious, drastic’ response protecting Guyana’s financial system
Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said the “serious and drastic” measures taken by the government after US sanctions on the Mohameds and Mae Thomas were meant to protect Guyana’s financial system.
With…
Businessman gets $600k bail for exporting gold without license
Saffee Ahmad, a businessman of Queens New York, and Roraima Scheme, Versailles, West Bank Demerara, was granted $600,000 bail after being charged with 'Exporting Gold Without License'.
Ahmad appeared at the Diamond Magistrate's Court on…
King Charles III renews patronage of Iwokrama
His Majesty King Charles III will continue to serve as Patron of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development (IIC) for another term in supporting the Centre’s work to advance sustainable rainforest…
Distribution of ‘Because We Care’ cash grant to begin next Monday-Manickchand
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Wednesday announced that distribution of the “Because We Care” cash grant to children from public and private schools will commence on Monday, June 24.
Manickchand, speaking during a LIVE on her…