October 2024

The Ministry of Labour is sounding the alarm over a disturbing spate of workplace fatalities in the month of October and believes it highlights critical safety failures in some of the country’s most hazardous sectors. In just five days, three workers lost their lives on the job, prompting calls for immediate action to address workplace
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Emmerson Campbell, Guyana’s premier Men’s Physique competitor, is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his athletic career as he prepares to compete at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding Championships. This prestigious event will take place from October 19-20 at the National Cultural Centre, marking a significant occasion for Campbell and the local
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India were bowled out for 46 by New Zealand on day two of the first Test in Bengaluru. After the entire first day was washed out by rain, India chose to bat on a lively, seaming pitch and were dismissed for the third-lowest total in their Test history. Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Ravindra
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A new partnership between Harmony Education Solutions (HES) and ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. (ACI) is set to transform STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in Guyana, fostering the next generation of engineers to meet the country’s growing economic demands. The joint venture was officially launched during the International Business Conference in Georgetown on Wednesday, with
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In a landmark move, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced the abolition of tuition fees not only for the University of Guyana but also for all government and technical institutions, including the Carnegie School of Home Economics and the Guyana School of Agriculture. The announcement was made on Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of the
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In a move aimed at bolstering disposable income and creating better opportunities for all citizens, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a revised cash grant initiative on Wednesday. The new measure will provide a one-off cash grant of $100,000 to every citizen aged 18 and above. The President made the announcement after receiving substantial feedback and
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By Vishani Ragobeer in La Jolla, San Diego vishani@newsroom.gy  A 165 megawatts (MW) hydropower project at the Amaila Falls in Guyana’s Potaro- Siparuni region is still being pursued but the country’s Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud said a second hydropower venture is being seriously considered. “The Government of Guyana plans to establish two hydropower projects including
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The Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers 2025 groups are set, and Guyana has been drawn in Group C alongside Panama, Cuba, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The World Cup qualifying competition will take place from January 27 to January 31, 2025, across four venues, and 22 Concacaf Member Associations will participate. The 2025 Concacaf U-17
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Scotiabank has been named Guyana’s Best Consumer Digital Bank 2024 by Global Finance (New York). The Bank has also been awarded in the sub category for the Best Mobile Banking App in the country.  The Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards winners are chosen based on entries provided by financial institutions. Entrants are judged on the
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A Brazilian National is among three persons who were charged on Monday with illegal entry and drug trafficking. The three men were arrested after being found at an illegal airstrip in Bashaizon Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine on October 6. Those charged are Robintaine Peixoto Saraiva, a 48-year-old Brazilian miner of Boa Vista, Brazil; Hamlet
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