A 34-year-old man of Paradise, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested just after midnight on Saturday after he was found with an unlicensed gun. Police Headquarters reported that the man was found with a .32 pistol during an intelligence-led operation at the Cognac and Cigars Bar, Melanie, ECD. Police said the gun had no ammunition.…
–state-of-the-art abattoirs to be constructed –commercial trials of corn, soya bean cultivation to begin soon RECOGNISING the potential that exists for further growth in the livestock industry, the government intends to invest $997.3 million to empower existing and potential farmers, and also create the conditions necessary for future expansion. Included in the plans for the…
(Lata Mangeshkar, one of India’s most venerated singers who sang tens of thousands of songs in her lifetime, has died at the age of 92. Here’s a recount of her visit to Guyana in 1980, when she not only performed for thousands of adoring fans, but also met and interacted with many outstanding and prominent…
Consultations are ongoing with utility companies for the establishment of the new city – Silica City, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal revealed during the final day of budget debates for the National $552.9 billion budget. “It is anticipated that a shared utility corridor will cater for all utilities to be routed underground,” Minister…
Police in Regional Division Seven(Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have arrested a man for reportedly raping a 17-year-old girl on Friday. Police Headquarters reported that the teen and the suspect are known to each other. “It is alleged that the suspect visited the victim’s home when she was alone and forcefully committed the act against her consent,” police said.…
It was India’s seamers, not spinners, who plotted England’s downfall in the Under-19 World Cup final as Raj Bawa and Ravi Kumar produced match-winning bowling performances to share nine wickets and dismiss their opponents for 189. Bawa’s 5-31 was the best bowling performance in an U-19 World Cup final, while Ravi finished with 4-34. Even though India won by…
Club cricket was on the cusp of making a return to the city this weekend, but rain on Friday night and in the wee hours of Saturday meant those plans by the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) have been put on hold. A statement on Saturday morning indicated, “Please note that all matches for this weekend…
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has secured approval for the hosting of an endurance event later this month. Via a release on Saturday, the club confirmed that the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) granted conditional approval for the event once pre-set conditions are met and kept. One said condition is a zero…
Statement by H.E. Dr. KJ Srinivasa, High Commissioner of India to Antigua and Barbuda, based in Guyana, on India Under-19 team winning the ICC World Cup for a fifth time “It’s a time honoured custom where the Indian High Commissioner hosts the visiting team for a reception. This Indian young brigade has really performed very…
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips outlined several transformative projects that the Government will undertake in 2022 to significantly improve the local energy sector. During his budget presentation on Friday evening, the senior government official said that the distribution of 30,000 solar PV home energy systems will start in hinterland and riverine communities this year.…
