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The more… election rules change

Analysing the great political upheavals in European back in the late 1840s in their struggle for democratic governance, a French writer observed, “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose” – “the more things change, the more they remain the same”! And so it was that a delegation from the European Union – the latest iteration of Europe’s many...

Continuing improvement and expansion in healthcare

Dear Editor, The sceptics can doubt if they want to, but it is well-established that fighting kidney related health problem is a very mammoth undertaking, personally and governmentally, and most times, the cost is quite prohibitive for many, even in the supposed well-developed countries. On this note, and this can be checked too, it is that the cost of dialysis in...

Hydroponics & future of agriculture in Guyana

Guyana’s agricultural sector is undergoing a transformative phase, one that signals a decisive shift toward modernity, efficiency, and regional competitiveness. Recent remarks by President Dr Irfaan Ali, praising local farmers for embracing crop diversification and technology-driven farming, underscore a national agenda that prioritizes innovation as a cornerstone of food security and economic growth. The trajectory being set is not...

Justice for pensioners and members of the Wm Fogarty’s Pension Scheme

Dear Editor, This is another request to our Judicial System and Regulatory agencies for justice for the pensioners and members of the Wm. Fogarty's Pension Scheme. Two years have now elapsed as the pensioners and members of this scheme continue to await a date for a hearing in the Guyana Court of Appeal for a related matter in which they have...

Port Mourant Secondary School win BCB/RBL Region 6 cricket competition

Port Mourant Secondary School (PMSS) are the winners of the 2025 Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)-Republic Bank Limited (RBL) Inter-Secondary Schools cricket competition in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). In the final played at the Rose Hall Community Centre Ground in East Canje, PMSS made light work of Canje Secondary School (CSS). Put in to bat, CSS were bundled out for 84 in...

Queen of the greens: Sukhram dominates Massy Guyana Golf Tournament

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) was the stage for brilliance on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as Massy Distribution hosted its Goli and Soldanza Golf Tournament. While the day showcased talent from across the field, the spotlight belonged to Christine Sukhram, who outshone her competitors, mostly men, to claim victory in commanding fashion. Sukhram, Guyana’s leading female golfer, produced a stellar...

GBF hails bright future for basketball after meeting with Minister Jacobs

…Government reaffirms commitment to basketball’s growth The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) believes the future of basketball in Guyana is brighter than ever, following a fruitful meeting on Monday with Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs. Representing the Federation were Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater, who engaged Minister Jacobs as part of his ongoing series...

Republic Bank renews CPL title sponsorship

The thus-far entertaining collaboration between the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Republic Bank Limited will continue for another three years; a missive from the regional financial institution announced on Monday. Republic Bank shared, “The new three-year, groundbreaking partnership sees Republic Bank continue as Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank CPL, as well continuing the commitment to...

“The surface fooled us a little bit” – Klusener

On the heels of a crushing, three-wicket loss to the Trinbago Knight Riders on Sunday night in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final, Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Head Coach Lance Klusener was the figure to perform the post-mortem on yet another final loss for the franchise. Klusener, in his assessment, conceded that his team were a few...

Dr Martin Pertab appointed CEO of CH&PA

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has announced the appointment of Dr Martin Pertab as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr Pertab was officially welcomed to the post by Director of Operations, Denise King-Tudor, along with other senior officials of the agency, who also presented him with a special token. He brings to the position a strong background...