NO one in their right mind can ignore the fact that there is today a much higher level of economic and social prosperity in Guyana. This is manifested in a variety of ways such as rising income levels and improved access to goods and services. More people are today the owners of their own homes…

Dear Editor, THERE has been a continual flow of opinions during the past two years urging the PPP/C government to re-negotiate the Exxon and Partners’ Profit-Sharing Agreement (PSA) of 2016. This stream was a trickle during the PNCR-led Government, but these opinions have currently evolved into a gush. What the critics are also implying is…

Tameshwar Jagmohan, known as “Guana” was on Thursday found guilty of the 2016 Black Bush Polder triple murder and was handed three death sentence for the crimes. Jagmohan of Mibicuri South, Black Bush Polder was on trial before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court. He had denied that that on July 21, 2016,…

Dear Editor, OUR country, almost overnight, as a result of the Exxon oil and gas find, is transitioning from a poor developing nation to one of the world’s richest per capita and a major oil producing country. There is another “curse” which poses an even greater challenge other than the infamous “resource curse” to a…

Guyana recorded 160 new COVID-19 infections within 24hours from a total of 1, 301 tests. This takes the overall number of confirmed cases to date to 62, 061. The new cases were recorded in the following regions: Region One (13 cases), Region Two (11 cases), Region Three (eight cases), Region Four (53 cases), Region Five…

Dear Editor, I CANNOT decipher the intent or objective of the interview of Vice-President Jagdeo by a female reporter of Vice Media. From what is released, the focus is on China – with an assertion that the government favours investment from Chinese (state and or private) companies. Several issues were raised focusing on relations with…

Guyana Harpy Eagles closed day two of their opening round match in the Cricket West Indies Regional Four-Day Championship against Windward Islands Volcanoes on 181-5 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad on Thursday. The Leon Johnson-led Eagles trail by 158 runs after Volcanoes recovered from 215-9 to make 339. Preston McSween struck early for…

(BBC) – The US actor and comedian Bob Saget died after suffering an accidental blow to the head, his family has revealed. A statement said that the Full House star had “accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep”. They added that authorities had concluded that…

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that government is possibly considering the removal of the COVID-19 curfew meant to curtail the spread of the deadly virus. “At about 1 a.m this morning, in a conversation with the Prime Minister, I asked him to review with the stakeholder groups, our present curfew, with an aim at…

IT’S Valentine’s weekend, cupid is flying high and many love birds are planning, or have already planned special surprises, gifts and even dates for their significant others. In keeping with the festival of love, we decided to ‘play fass’ and ask a few persons to share their fondest and most cringe-worthy dating experiences. Here are…