As Guyana prepares to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Commemoration Trust hosted its annual Diwali Mela at the Indian Monument Gardens, bringing together food, music, culture and community in celebration of the Festival of Lights.

The event got underway with the symbolic lighting of a diya, representing the triumph of light over darkness.

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh who did the honours spoke of Guyana’s rich cultural diversity.

“We should consider ourselves incredibly pr

The Public Accounts Committee has adopted a proposal to tackle the backlog of audit reports from 2020 to 2024. 

The plan will see the reports examined simultaneously, with Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill saying the move could help clear the backlog within a year.

“Rather than keep repeating the same rhetoric, we have a backlog, we have a backlog, we have a backlog, we have a backlog, let's bring an end to the rhetoric. Let's put action in place and I think the proposal has

The Ministry of Agriculture through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority hosted a Ruminants expo on Sunday at the Rising Sun Turf Club in Region Five.

The exhibition showcased sheep developed through crossbreeding between Barbados Black Belly and local breeds, highlighting efforts to strengthen the genetic quality of Guyana’s livestock.

Several cattle breeds were also displayed, reflecting the Government’s continued efforts to enhance the country’s beef and dairy produc

- For role in financing, protecting nature

-by Kimberly Giddings

The importance of protecting biodiversity and taking global action to address environmental challenges was further highlighted by Environmental Protected Areas Commission Advisor Damian Fernandes.

Fernandes during an appearance of Starting Point saidGuyana’s extensive natural environment offers an important perspective on global biodiversity conservation, with approximately 90 percent of the country covered by natural ecosystems.

President Irfaan Ali has cautioned the region against backing global shipping policies without first knowing what they will cost it. 

He was at the time addressing the Caribbean Shipping Association’s 56th Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Marriott in Georgetown.

Net zero is the global goal of cutting carbon emissions, and shipping is being asked to get there too. 

However, President Ali says the Caribbean must weigh for

The Government is looking to increase farmers’ income through a newly launched rice-duck integrated farming initiative.

The programme, officially rolled out on Tuesday, is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Guyana Rice Development Board.

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha is encouragingfarmers to diversify their operations by dedicating portions of their land to other agricultural activ