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17/09/2024

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17/09/2024

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17/09/2024

President Ali says, outlines gov’t plans for special development zones GUYANA’S agro-processing industry is rapidly growing, positioning the country as a food hub and prominent exporter of value-added products. As a result, investors are expressing significant interest in the country’s manufacturing and agro-processing sectors. This is according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who during a press engagement with stakeholders from the upcoming International Business Conference (IBC) pointed out that the government has made significant investments and policies to support the growth of the productive industries....

“I think we have the best incentive regime for manufacturing, a very competitive regime, both on the fiscal side and look at the support the infrastructure,

17/09/2024

THE highly anticipated electoral fraud trial, involving key opposition political figures and former senior elections officials, is expected to continue today, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, after several postponements. The proceedings are expected to commence at 09:30hrs. The trial has garnered national attention due to the gravity of the charges, which stem from allegations of vote manipulation during the 2020 general and regional elections....

The case centres on accusations that the defendants inflated or facilitated the inflation of the vote count for Region Four, Guyana’s largest voting district,

17/09/2024

--replaces him with interim committee IN a manner reminiscent of previous incidents that led to internal conflict and disunity, the leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, has removed senior member Jermaine Figueira from his position as party leader in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice). Figueira, in a comment made by invitation on Monday, affirmed that he has been replaced by an interim committee during the weekend, following an executive meeting....

--replaces him with interim committee IN a manner reminiscent of previous incidents that led to internal conflict and disunity, the leader of the People’s

17/09/2024

IN a bold new venture set to redefine Guyana's entertainment landscape, Swingers Sky Golf officially opened its doors on Monday evening at the MovieTowne Mall. Situated on the second floor, this premier mini-golf club and restaurant promises to bring a fresh, sophisticated experience to local patrons, blending sports, dining, and ambiance into one thrilling package. The brainchild of young entrepreneur Shomari Williams, Swingers Sky Golf represents a forward-thinking approach to alternative entertainment....

Swingers will officially be opened to the public today, and eager patrons are already booking reservations. The venue promises a continually evolving menu,

17/09/2024

IN a passionate call to action, British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, OBE, urged investors to seize the abundant opportunities in Guyana at the official London launch of the British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (BritCham Guyana) last Wednesday. Since the discovery of vast oil reserves off the coast of Guyana in 2015, Miller pointed out that the country has been one of the fastest-growing economies globally....

“Guyana is on the map and it’s thanks to many, many people; thanks to the oil. People are beginning to recognise this incredible country. It is the most

17/09/2024

AS part of their annual tradition, Amerindians in Circuitville, Yarrowkabra, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, on Sunday came together to celebrate Heritage Month and were urged to safeguard their diverse cultural heritage. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy, reiterated the government’s commitment to preserving the identities of Amerindian communities and emphasised the importance of embracing and celebrating diversity....

AS part of their annual tradition, Amerindians in Circuitville, Yarrowkabra, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, on Sunday came together to celebrate Heritage

17/09/2024

IN line with its mission to monitor and support local content within Guyana’s petroleum sector, the Director of the Local Content Secretariat (LCS), Dr. Martin Pertab, along with his team, recently conducted a site visit to Westar Industrial and Oil Field Supplies Inc. Westar Industrial and Oil Field Supplies Inc. is a 100 per cent Guyanese-owned company that specialises in providing support services to the oil and gas industry....

The visit by the Local Content Secretariat is part of its broader effort to ensure that Guyanese businesses and workers are well-integrated and benefit from

17/09/2024

TWENTY-SEVEN ranks of the Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana Fire Service recently commenced training on the Outboard Operators Maintenance Course. The course, which is administered by the Coast Guard, will be held over a six-week period and is designed to equip students to navigate any outboard vessel safely and competently in any condition. They will also be able to effectively troubleshoot and administer firsthand maintenance to an outboard engine....

TWENTY-SEVEN ranks of the Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana Fire Service recently commenced training on the Outboard Operators Maintenance Course. The

17/09/2024

THE outgoing Executive Board of Moot Court Guyana recently convened a formal swearing-in ceremony to mark the transition of leadership within the organisation. The event, conducted in accordance with the procedural guidelines governing Moot Court Guyana’s executive appointments, symbolised the official passing of the torch to the newly elected board members. The ceremony was attended by prominent legal and academic figures, including Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Dr Paloma Mohamed-Martin; retired Justice Kenneth Benjamin, and several other distinguished guests....

THE outgoing Executive Board of Moot Court Guyana recently convened a formal swearing-in ceremony to mark the transition of leadership within the

17/09/2024

THE Guyanese organisers of the annual Heritage Day celebration in Coboconk Kawartha Lake, Ontario, Canada, recently announced the success of this year's event. Blessed with perfect weather and an impressive turnout, the celebration brought together Guyanese from diverse backgrounds and denominations, joined by their Amerindian brothers and sisters, to honour Guyana's rich cultural heritage. A notable highlight of this year's event was the participation of members from the Métis tribe in Northern Ontario, further emphasising the inclusivity and unity fostered by the celebration....

THE Guyanese organisers of the annual Heritage Day celebration in Coboconk Kawartha Lake, Ontario, Canada, recently announced the success of this year's

17/09/2024

GLEN Andrews, a honey producer from Parishara, Region Nine, was devastated when a wildfire destroyed his business in April. However, a stroke of luck came in the form of the government’s mobile services initiative, which began operations in the region just as he was considering how to restart. Eager to take advantage of this opportunity, Glen visited the mobile office on Sunday, and was thrilled to receive his business licence....

GLEN Andrews, a honey producer from Parishara, Region Nine, was devastated when a wildfire destroyed his business in April. However, a stroke of luck came in

17/09/2024

POLICE have arrested three teenagers in connection with the alleged murder of 24-year-old Harry Brown, a male of Amerindian descent. The fatal incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, September 15, 2024, at approximately 01:30hrs at an Amerindian Heritage Month event held in Kairuni village. According to a 23-year-old female resident of Kairuni village, who worked and lived with Brown, the two left their home at around 19:00hrs on Saturday, September 14 to attend the event at the local ball field....

two other individuals injured and both suffering stab wounds to the abdomen. They were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for

17/09/2024

THE International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) are to broaden the scope of their joint work, with a focus on ensuring food security in rural areas through the promotion of investment, the digitalisation of agriculture, and the strengthening of value chains. The decision is set out in a memorandum of understanding signed today by IFAD President Álvaro Lario and IICA Director General Manuel Otero in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, within the framework of the meeting of ministers of agriculture of the G20, which Brazil is chairing this year....

THE International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) are to broaden the scope of

17/09/2024

Dear Editor, REFERENCE is made to a Kaieteur News (KN) article published in its September 15, 2024 edition, with the caption “for Guyana to prosper with its oil politicians must be replaced with a competent Petroleum Commission ― TT specialist”. I don’t know where KN finds these “specialists” from, but this latest specialist dug up by KN is a known Trinidadian “talker”, Mr....

What is interesting, though, is that this so-called specialist has the audacity to lecture Guyana on what is good for its prosperity, but the same thing he

17/09/2024

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali’s ambitious vision for expanding Guyana’s manufacturing sector represents a bold step toward positioning the country as a regional economic powerhouse. Leveraging the nation’s advantageous geographic location, expanding trade relations, and anticipated energy improvements, Guyana is on the verge of a manufacturing revolution—one that could redefine the nation’s industrial landscape for decades to come. In his recent interview ahead of the International Business Conference (IBC), President Ali made it clear that Guyana’s future as a manufacturing hub is not just a lofty ideal but a concrete plan rooted in sound policy and investment....

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali’s ambitious vision for expanding Guyana’s manufacturing sector represents a bold step toward positioning the country as a regional

17/09/2024

THIS is the second article on the autobiography of WPA stalwart and former high financial tsar in the APNU+AFC government, Dr. Maurice Odle (see my last Saturday piece). Dr. Odle spoils his memoir in the politics section of his book when he provides the reader with alternative facts, and engages in open subjectivities. It would be best to let Dr. Odle speak for himself, then attach an explanatory note (EN) to each quote....

THIS is the second article on the autobiography of WPA stalwart and former high financial tsar in the APNU+AFC government, Dr. Maurice Odle (see my last

17/09/2024

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons continued their horrid debut in the Caribbean Premier League, going down by 26 runs to the St Lucia Kings here at the Daren Sammy National Stadium on Sunday night. After winning the toss and electing to field, the Falcons’ duo of off spinner Chris Green and medium pacer Shamar Springer combined to limit the Kings to 152 for eight from their 20 overs....

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons continued their horrid debut in the Caribbean Premier League, going down by 26 runs to the St

17/09/2024

THE Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be making a US$50,000 contribution to support tertiary level students who have had their last year of education significantly disrupted, following the horrendous impact of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. The disaster has had a massive impact on the lives of all residents in the northern parts of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique and has left students needing considerable support to complete their education....

The CPL’s donation will support students with accommodation, meals, transportation and school supplies while they continue their studies at T.A. Marryshow

17/09/2024

By Frederick Halley GYRATING to the sounds of DJ Bravo’s “Champion,” GTA Storm players and ardent supporters were in ecstatic mood last Saturday afternoon after skipper Troy Gobin fittingly hit the winning boundary to solidify their victory against Toronto Blizzards in the final of the Ontario Masters Softball Cricket Clubs (OMSCC) Over-50 Legends tournament, played at the St Bede ground, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada....

By Frederick Halley

17/09/2024

WORLD Athletics president Lord Coe has been named as one of seven confirmed candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president. Bach announced at the Paris Olympics last month that he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. Britain’s two-time Olympic 1500m champion Coe faces competition from Spaniard Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, France’s David Lappartient, Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry, Japan’s Morinari Watanabe, Swede Johan Eliasch and Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan....

WORLD Athletics president Lord Coe has been named as one of seven confirmed candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee (IOC)

17/09/2024

THE long-awaited heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury must "definitely" take place by the end of 2025 or it will never happen, says promoter Eddie Hearn. A super-fight between two generational stars of British boxing has been mooted for several years but always stalled during negotiations. Joshua, 34, challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF belt at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and Fury, 36, takes on Oleksandr Usyk - who holds the three other recognised world titles - in December's rematch....

"The media attention and frenzy, all the moments before the bell on fight night - you've got to hold your nerve when you walk through that tunnel in front of

17/09/2024

VETERAN dominoes player and sports enthusiast Manniram Shew is in dire need of a kidney. According to Shew, who is also known for his generosity for sponsorship in a variety of sports, including dominoes, cricket and cycling, among others, he’s willing to offer a reward to anyone who’s willing to come forward and make the donation. Shew can be reached at 227-2449 or on 652-4071.

VETERAN dominoes player and sports enthusiast Manniram Shew is in dire need of a kidney. According to Shew, who is also known for his generosity for

17/09/2024

THE International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to announce that The ICC Anthem, composed and produced by renowned film and television composer, Lorne Balfe, is now available as a single and can be downloaded on streaming platforms everywhere. This iconic music piece serves as the new sonic identity of the ICC and World Cup events, capturing the spirit of the sport across its formats of Test, One-Day and T20 international cricket....

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: “We are pleased with how well the anthem was received at the recent Men’s T20 World Cup. It played well in stadia on