Punches landed, fights were stopped, fans, supporters and family were all ecstatic as the next generation of boxers took centre stage to exhibit their skills last weekend. Only The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and St. Lucia competed alongside Guyana, who once again stood out as the most the dominant country at the Caribbean Schoolboys and…
-local shipping company being engaged to transport remaining Black Belly sheep from Barbados SOME 60 Brahman bulls have been ‘identified’ for importation into Guyana from Texas, United States by the end of September. These replacement bulls are part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s breed improvement programme to rebuild the country’s livestock sector. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar…
Almost all local ‘bed and breakfast’ providers are fully booked for the upcoming Cricket Carnival and it is anticipated that the few remaining rooms will be reserved soon. The ‘Bed and Breakfast’ initiative was implemented to provide additional accommodation to visitors for the first ever Cricket Carnival. “So far we have 120 persons that have…
– as Guyana records second case THE second case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in Guyana, according to Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony during his daily update on Monday. Minister Anthony following the announcement, urged citizens to take the necessary steps to safeguard themselves against the virus. “We have diagnosed a second person with…
Chandralall Lakhraj called ‘Uncle Pappi’ was on Monday found guilty of two counts of rape committed on an 11-year-old girl, who was left in his care. Lakhraj was on trial before Justice Brassington Reynolds and a 12-member jury at the Berbice High Court. He denied first charge indictments which alleged that between September 1 and…
ITEL, an award-winning business process outsourcing provider (BPO) founded in the Caribbean, has announced plans to recruit more than 500 employees in the next few weeks to support its expanding operations at its Guyana customer-engagement centre. According to a release, the company has already started to recruit, and will have a job fair on 3…
The absence of West Indies’ top players during their recent international home season created a stir, but they will now return to action for CPL 2022. According to Desmond Haynes, the chief selector, CPL performances will be considered for selection for the T20 World Cup, in which West Indies will play the first round to qualify for…
— gov’t to work with hinterland communities to maximise food-production systems — massive projects earmarked for Amerindian development, says President Ali PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali told residents across a number of hinterland communities in Deep South and Central Rupununi that his government will continue to maximise investments, particularly to strengthen the food-production systems of their communities.…
Local businessman, 38-year-old Quincy Roache was charged and remanded to prison on Tuesday for the brutal murder of his reputed wife, Tacina Dazzle. Roache made his appearance at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court where he was not required to plea to the charge and was remanded until October 14, 2022. Distressing voice notes sent to close…
In efforts to improve the genetic buildup of cattle in Guyana, some 60 Brahman cattle from the United States of America (USA) are expected to arrive next month. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha told the News Room on Monday that this investment is part of the breed improvement programme to rebuild the livestock sector. The Minister…
