The body of a 54-year-old hunter was discovered in a decomposed state with gunshot wounds at the Mashabo Village backdam in Region Two, days after he left for hunting. Dead is Suresh Dyal called ‘Putto’ of Maria Lodge, Essequibo Coast. Family members are still coming to grips with his tragic death. The News Room understands…
Two high-end CCTV cameras were donated to the community of Haslington on the East Coast of Demerara by overseas-based Guyanese, Gary Williams. The cameras will be used to help detect and prevent crimes in the community, Police Headquarters noted in a press release. The cameras were installed by crew members of the Guyana Power and…
Police are on the hunt for two men who robbed a La Grange, West Bank Demerara family at gunpoint on Wednesday night. Police Headquarters reported that the suspects were armed with a handgun and an axe. According to the report, the victims were relieved of their smartphones, jewelry, cash and other items. The incident occurred…
With the continued aim of boosting local agricultural production, another 100 shade houses will be constructed to help with the production of high-value crops at the shade house park in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD). This is according to the Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha who spoke to reporters at the sidelines of an…
The Malteenoes Sports Club has produced numerous talents who have represented Guyana in both the disciplines of cricket and table tennis over the years. Apart from national duties, many have donned the ‘whites’ at the club level in heated rivalries with club cricket in the city. Some of those players have returned to the sporting…
The Executive of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) met with the Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle on Wednesday to discuss issues affecting the association and events for the rest of the year. According to a release from the Federation, issues arising were the ban and serving of the suspension of Carlos Peterson-Griffith by the…
David Warner was in inspirational form as he spearheaded the Delhi Capitals to a 21-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to boost their playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League. Warner issued a rallying cry to the Capitals’ top order on Wednesday with the franchise in danger of missing out on a spot in the next…
See below full message by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha on the occasion of Arrival Day: Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha salutes the resilience and indomitable spirit of Immigrants As we celebrate the 184th Indian Arrival Day, it is important to pay tribute to the indefatigable and indomitable spirit of the Indian indentured Immigrants who came…
A US$2 million contract was inked on Wednesday in Suriname for the feasibility study and design of the Corentyne River Bridge. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and his Surinamese counterpart Riad Nurmohamed signed the contract with WSP Caribbean Limited. The contract will last for seven months and the project is expected to be awarded…
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) arrested three men on Tuesday after they were reportedly found with 48 grams (1.6 ounces) of marijuana. Those arrested are 21-year-old Jason Clement and 24-year-old Leylon Winter, both of Tabatinga, Central Rupununi and Neil Ross, 37, of Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara. CANU in a statement revealed that the men…
