President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that a new four-lane highway will be built from Crane on the West Coast of Demerara to Schoonord on the West Bank of Demerara. President Ali was speaking at an event at Nismes, West Bank Demerara. The President explained that the new highway will help to alleviate traffic…
“WHAT is the percentage of his boundaries?” asked Derek Pringle of Jos Buttler’s run-scoring spree this IPL. There is a perception that the boundaries are an index to a batter’s class. The sixes are more of brawn than brain, grace or style. In Buttler’s case, it is all – class, style and power. Buttler currently…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Two of the country’s leading First Division clubs will resume an age-old rivalry under the banner of the inaugural Dave’s West Indian Imports and Exports Independence Challenge, to be played as part of activities to observe the country’s Independence anniversary next month. City side Everest Cricket Club and Albion Community Centre…
EQUIPPED with the latest gym weights and relevant equipment from the internationally renowned brand, Life Fitness, Space Gym 2.0 is set to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. A cocktail reception, where Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr and other dignitaries would do the official opening and cutting of the…
By Fareeza Haniff Fareeza@newsroom.gy Officials at the Guyana Forensic Laboratory have determined that the “white hard substance” which was found in the back seat of the car where two friends were found dead early Saturday tested negative for the presence of narcotics. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told the News Room that officials at the Forensic…
IN 2015, when they were rebuilding their one-day international side, England ostentatiously tried to mimic New Zealand’s approach, with remarkable results. Now, when needing to reset their Test side, England would be wise to heed lessons from New Zealand once again. Since the start of their home summer in 2013-14, New Zealand have enjoyed the…
Erica Lall, 14, who was reported missing on Tuesday last was found safe and sound on Saturday. The News Room understands that she was handed over to the Cove and John police station on the East Coast of Demerara by a female neighbour. Officials at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security say from…
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Four goals from Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus earned Manchester City a 5-1 win over relegation-threatened Watford yesterday, a victory that moved Pep Guardiola’s side four points clear at the top of the Premier League standings. With title rivals Liverpool not in action until today against Everton, City were overwhelming favourites to…
Guyana is expected to earn some US $106 million (or GY $22 billion) from the sale of its first one million barrels of oil produced from the second oil ship operating offshore, the Liza Unity. A release from the Ministry of Natural Resources stated that the first cargo of Guyana’s lifting entitlement was sold to…
President Dr Irfaan Ali charged local businesses and companies on Saturday to think about achieving international standards which would require them to get certified, and increase their knowledge of international law. “From now on, our focus must be on building international capacity, while satisfying local demands,” President Ali said at the commissioning ceremony of GAICO…
