Two persons are in police custody for allegedly chopping and assaulting a Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice woman on Sunday night. The incident was brought to light following a video of the incident that went viral on the social media platform Facebook on Tuesday. Regional Commander Boodnarine Persaud confirmed to the News Room that two persons…
The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Under-15 Inter-Association cricket competition, sponsored by Premier Insurance, bowled off on Tuesday with Mickel Sharma, Kishan Silas and Brandon Henry making their mark with outstanding individual performances. In the lone game played at the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) ground, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown defeated East Coast by 119 runs. Insert to…
Two weeks after the National Assembly approved $20 million for the implementation of the Local Content Secretariat, including the creation of the portal for companies and Guyanese professionals, that system is now up and running. The new Local Content law provides for the establishment of a Local Content Secretariat that will develop and maintain a…
Ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) came under fire during a narcotics operation at #69 village Corentyne, Berbice on Tuesday. They were attempting to intercept a car when two male occupants exited and opened fire on them before fleeing. No one was hurt and the operation resulted in the seizure of 58.8 kg…
Months after it filled the vacant position of Chief Elections Officer (CEO) with at least six other senior positions remaining vacant, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will interview for a Legal Officer this week. The News Room understands that the interview will take place on Thursday. The Commission had previously shortlisted four persons to be…
As Guyana celebrates its 52nd Republic Anniversary today, the President has issued a call on citizens to change their attitudes to ensure the success of the country. In his address at last evening’s flag-raising ceremony, President Irfaan Ali focused on his concept of the things that are needed to forge One Guyana. He said Guyanese…
While the President of Guyana focused his entire Republic Anniversary address to the nation on building one Guyana, the main Opposition APNU+AFC which represents almost 50% of the country’s population was left off of the invitation list to the official national flag-raising ceremony at parliament buildings. Some opposition members raised the issue on social media…
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health…
Despite removing the national COVID-19 curfew and relaxing several other measures that were aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today said that the country is still to be fully re-opened. He said such a move will only take place when more persons come forward and get vaccinated. The Health…
CALLING it a milestone project for the company that is just part of the nearly US$50 million incoming investment for Guyana over the next five years, Sol Petroleum, on Monday last, commissioned a jetty at its Agricola head office, Greater Georgetown. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Sol Guyana’s General Manager, Earl Carribon, said the jetty…
