Guyana News Update Recap August 14, 2024

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Aug 15, 2024

BREAKING NEWS: Guyana News Update Recap August 14, 2024

Guyana News Today brings you the latest updates from around the country, covering politics, economy, sports, and more. Here’s a recap of the top stories from August 14, 2024:

Politics

New Cabinet Sworn In: The newly elected government of Guyana has sworn in its cabinet, with Prime Minister Irfaan Ali leading the team. The cabinet consists of 18 ministers, including four new faces.
Ministerial Portfolios: The Prime Minister has announced the ministerial portfolios, with notable appointments including Dr. Frank Anthony as Minister of Health and Christopher Ram as Minister of Finance.

Economy

Oil Production Increases: The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) has announced that oil production has increased by 10% in the first half of 2024, with a total of 14 million barrels produced.
Foreign Direct Investment: GO-Invest has also reported a significant increase in foreign direct investment, with a total of $500 million invested in the country’s economy in the first half of 2024.

Sports

Guyana’s Cricket Team Defeats Barbados: The Guyana cricket team has defeated Barbados in a thrilling match, winning by 20 runs. This is Guyana’s second consecutive win in the regional tournament.
Guyana’s Football Team Advances: The Guyana football team has advanced to the next round of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) tournament after defeating Haiti 2-1.

Other News

Flooding in Georgetown: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several areas of Georgetown, with the Guyana Police Force urging residents to exercise caution.
Fire at Georgetown Market: A fire broke out at the Georgetown Market, causing significant damage to several stalls. No injuries have been reported.

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