Schengen visa applications will be handled here when France opens embassy

Jean-Jacques Forté  (left) and France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné (third from left) at the reading of the Joint Communique. (Office of the President photo)
Jean-Jacques Forté (left) and France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné (third from left) at the reading of the Joint Communique. (Office of the President photo)

With France’s planned establishment of an embassy here next year, Guyanese will no longer have to travel to Suriname to have their Schengen visas processed as Paris says it will handle it.

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha speaking at the conference (Ministry of Agriculture photo)
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha speaking at the conference (Ministry of Agriculture photo)

Mustapha calls for diverse approach to agri issues affecting region

Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has called for greater focus on the use of technology in the food production system, more involvement of women and youth in agriculture, and creating resilient and climate-protected agri-food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Guyana departs today for Carifta Games in Grenada

Guyana’s athletic squad will depart local shores today to compete in the annual Carifta Games Championship, which is slated for March 30th – April 1st at the Kirani James Stadium in Grenada.

Police disarm Anns Grove in Elite League

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) recorded their fifth consecutive win in the KFC Elite League, arresting Anns Grove 3-1 on Tuesday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Marques vs. Dharry set for April 20th

Ahead of what promises to be one of the most exciting fight cards in the squared circle on Guyana’s shores in recent times, Elton Dharry versus Dexter Marques for the WBA Super Flyweight Gold Title will be held on April 20th.