THE Everest Cricket Ground was transformed into a mixture of colours as the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha hosted its annual Holi Utsav, where Guyanese from all walks of life gathered to celebrate Phagwah. After a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, persons converged at the Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown ground where many experienced “the festival…
The Ramdhani siblings- Narayan and Priyanna- will now play in the third place matches of the 2022 Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Badminton Championship after losing their semi-final games on Friday evening in Alberta, Canada. While Narayan, who copped the All Canadian Award 2022, is competing in the Men’s Singles, Priyanna has teamed up…
INFECTIOUS laughter followed by the throwing of abir and spraying of water guns was the most popular scene in Georgetown and neighbouring communities, as Guyanese, from all walks of life, came out to celebrate Phagwah, after a two-year hiatus due to strict COVID-19 guidelines. Guyana Chronicle visited several communities on Friday to observe this year’s…
On Monday last, the Police Force released a statement claiming that they arrested a 37-year-old machine operator and resident of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara who had in his possession one .32 pistol with the serial number filed off along with three live rounds of ammunition. In the short statement, the police claimed that the…
–Minister Benn, DPP urge Region Nine residents HOME Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has called on youths and other residents in Region Nine to take their education seriously during a recent community outreach there. “We are now in a technologically advanced era, where information is readily available at your fingertips; take advantage of opportunities. Do everything…
Two persons are now dead following an accident on the Number 70 Public Road on Friday night. Dead is Tony Lakeram, 20, a Carpenter of No.71 Village and a female pillion rider who is said to be his girlfriend. She is yet to be identified. The News Room understands that the unknown vehicle was speeding north…
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The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has announced a 15-man squad to play the American Cricket Society (ACS) in a one-off 40-over match at the Everest Cricket Club ground on Tuesday (March 22, 2022). The ACS senior team is currently in Guyana to play a series of matches. The manager for the ACS is Terry Hastoo…
THE Guyana National Stadium, on Friday afternoon, came to life as persons packed the venue to celebrate Phagwah 2022. Being the first time in two years since large celebrations for Phagwah were held due to a number of restrictions on social gatherings, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport hosted its Guyana Phagwah Festival. A…
A day of fun and frolic ended tragically for a single mother of four in Black Bush Polder, East Berbice- Corentyne when her eldest son, who left home with a friend to celebrate, drowned in a canal located some two streets away from his home. Dead is Hemraj Ramnauth, 12, of lot 88 Johanna, Black…
