October 2024

Residents on the island of Wakenaam, Region Three have been grappling with water supply issues over the past few weeks. Works are, however, underway to ensure that they benefit from improved water quality and a greater supply of water. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal visited the island on Saturday and inspected works ongoing
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Guyana’s tourism industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, driven by strategic government initiatives and robust economic growth. The country is on track to welcome its one-millionth passenger by November 2024, a testament to its growing allure as a destination for both leisure and business travelers. Ramesh Ghir, CEO of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, has
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Following a seven-year hiatus from international competition owing to elevating himself academically, Demetri Chan made a welcome return to the international platform when he pressed his way to a gold medal at the Commonwealth Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship in Sun City, South Africa. Contesting the Open 74kg class against Canadian Oliver Webster, Chan opened
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Press Release from the Guyana Football Federation The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) extends its heartfelt thanks to West Ham United Football Club for warmly accommodating Eon Deveira, one of Guyana’s most qualified goalkeeper coaches, during his recent visit to the club’s training camp in England. Deveira spent two highly productive days at West Ham, gaining
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo made it clear that Chinese businesses, like all other local and foreign ventures, must comply with Guyanese laws and regulations. “We’ve made it clear to the regulatory bodies that you have to enforce the laws uniformly,” the Vice President said on Thursday during his weekly press conference. Jagdeo was responding
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– Police investigation underway Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has issued a stern warning regarding the use of fake and unauthorised pension books. The issue is currently under investigation by the Guyana Police Force. During a recent outreach in Region Six, Minister Persaud outlined the severity of the matter and warned
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Press Release from CPL The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) finals will be hosted in Guyana in 2025 and Barbados in 2026. CPL has agreed to a one-year deal for the finals to be held in Guyana in 2025. For 2026 the finals will be held at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados for
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Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer and Akeal Hosein have all opted out of West Indies’ T20I squad for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka for personal reasons. Opening batter Evin Lewis, who had last played a T20I during the World Cup in 2022, returned to the side for the three T20Is in Dumbulla. Lewis was also picked for the ODI leg
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