August 2024

The government has implemented deliberate initiatives and policies over the last four years to address the rise of global food prices and cushion the cost of living for Guyanese. This was highlighted by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as he detailed the impacts of the government’s deliberate measures during a live broadcast Friday evening. The
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See below full release:  Trust Company (Guyana) Ltd. marked a significant milestone on Friday morning with a modest sod-turning ceremony to commence construction of its new office building on Brickdam, Stabroek, in the heart of the city.  With a rich history of over 58 years, Trust Company (Guyana) Ltd. has been a key player in
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Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in Saturday’s men’s singles gold-medal match, which will be a repeat of last month’s Wimbledon final. Djokovic, holder of a men’s record 24 Grand Slam titles, beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 on Friday to reach the Olympic final for the first time. The 37-year-old Serb, who lost in
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Kemar Roach is set to return to West Indies’ Test side for their home series against South Africa. A knee injury picked up during the County Championship had forced Roach to miss West Indies’ recently concluded tour of England. Fellow fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, meanwhile, has been rested, with wicketkeeper-batter Joshua Da Silva taking over
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See below the full statement issued by the United States State Department:   The United States applauds the Venezuelan people for their participation in the July 28 presidential election despite significant challenges.  At least 12 million Venezuelans peacefully went to the polls and exercised one of the most powerful rights given to people in any
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Watched on by parents and well-wishers on Thursday, the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Under-15 team and the touring Excel Sporting Academy of Trinidad played to an exciting last-ball finish in a friendly 30-over contest at ‘Bourda.’ Batting first, GCC posted 93 all out from 26 overs, and Excel Sporting Academy responded with 94-4, scoring two
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Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud has emphasised that millions of dollars have been donated over the past four years, ensuring that observances like Emancipation Day are celebrated countrywide. He was speaking at the Emancipation Day observance hosted by the Consulate General of of Guyana in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday. The foreign secretary noted that celebrations
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A national cultural market that encompasses the richness of Guyana’s cultural ecosystem will be established to serve as an educational and talent-showcasing hub and provide a safe and inclusive space for families. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali unveiled the groundbreaking initiative, set to be established in Palmyra, Region Six, as he joined Guyanese of African
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The 32 competing teams in the second Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast have completed registration and several notable names in Guyana’s cricket are listed to compete this weekend when the tournament commences. Leon Johnson, Jonathan Foo, Kevlon Anderson, Christopher Barnwell, Assad Fudadin, and Keemo Paul are set to turn out for their respective teams.
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