An increase in the number of flights between Guyana and Houston, in the United States (US) is expected following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was inked on Monday between the Government of Guyana and the Houston Airport System at the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas.…

As Guyana joins the rest of the World in celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, the western diplomats from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU believe media attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana. In a joint statement, the Diplomats said that media attention to accountability is especially important now…

IN a media statement, today, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) has returned its executive member, Kian Jabour, to public duties after an assault charge against him at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court was dismissed. Jabour, General Secretary of his party, was charged in February with allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend. He was on $20,000 bail. A…

Fifty-five-year old Avemanen Permaul called ‘Terry’, of Lot 33 Block 1 Kilcoy/Chesney, Corentyne, Berbice, made his first court appearance on Tuesday, charged with the murder of his wife, Waynumattie Permaul, 53. The man appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Renita Singh; he did not have legal representation and was not required to…

As Guyana joins the rest of the World in celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, the western diplomats from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU believe media attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana. In a joint statement, the Diplomats said that media attention to accountability is especially important now…

Today is World Press Freedom Day and in a message to mark the day, the Guyana Press Association urged the government to assure journalists and media houses that it does not and will not utilise spyware to monitor their work and activities in the digital space. The Association said journalists are also be urged to…

All schools in Guyana are now fully opened after being closed for almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even as students are back in the classroom the Education Ministry is seeking out ways to bring students up to date with the curriculum and to counter the learning loss. Speaking on the reopening…

THE Golden State Warriors took a 1-0 lead in their NBA play-off Western Conference semi-final with a thrilling 117-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Klay Thompson hit a three-pointer to put the Warriors ahead late on, only to then miss two free throws. But Grizzlies guard Ja Morant could not convert a contested lay-up at…

ROHAN Albert registered a net score of 68 to win the Banks/Smirnoff Vodka golf tournament which was held over the weekend at the Lusignan Golf Club. The medal play format 18-hole competition had a total of 40 golfers competing. In the end, it was the 29-year-old Albert, who surged to a gross score of 90,…

THE Kolkata Knight Riders ended a run of five consecutive losses in the Indian Premier League, with Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh impressing as they chased down the Rajasthan Royals for a seven-wicket win. The Royals set a below-par target of 152-5 after top-order batsmen Jos Buttler (22) and Devdutt Padikkal (2) struggled to make…