(REUTERS) – Los Angeles police were on site and ready to arrest actor, Will Smith at the Academy Awards on Sunday last for slapping presenter, Chris Rock, the producer of the Hollywood ceremony said on Thursday. The authorities did not take any action because Rock declined to press charges, producer, Will Packer said, echoing what…
The cricket and medical fraternities were thrown into mourning on Thursday evening following news of the sudden passing of Lakeram ‘Mike’ Singh. The businessman was the owner of Mike’s Pharmacy and an avid softball player, sponsor, administrator and fan. Singh suffered a massive heart attack on Thursday while in Florida participating in the Florida Cup…
President Irfaan Ali has indicated that while he is not fully informed of all the details surrounding the accusations of improper conduct and indecent proposals by his Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall, he believes that the young woman who has made the allegations, should file a Police complaint so that the claims could be…
-Nandlall says in defence of Hicken’s appointment as Top Cop GIVEN that there is no Leader of the Opposition and Police Service Commission (PSC) for the president to consult with, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) could not be allowed to function without a head or have its operations disrupted, Attorney General and Minister of Legal…
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy At last, after nine seasons, the finals of the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’- the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)- will be hosted in Guyana. This year’s CPL is window is August 30 to September 30, and the entire finals week will be played at National Stadium, Providence. On Wednesday evening, the venue…
Police investigators in New York are probing the murder of former Guyana national tennis coach, Esan Benn. The 51-year-old who migrated to the United States several years ago was found on a city street in midtown Manhattan, New York city. Benn is the father of Guyanese singer Esan Benzy. The Police Department in New York…
MINISTERS from Latin America and the Caribbean met on Wednesday to foster healthy diets, galvanise inclusive rural development and promote sustainable and resilient agriculture in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to discuss ways to mitigate the impact of rising food and fertiliser prices on the region, the world’s largest net food…
The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) finals will be hosted by Guyana for the next three years, starting in 2022. This is the first time the Hero CPL final will be held in Guyana and this long-term staging agreement will see the culmination of the tournament also taking place in Guyana in 2023 and 2024.…
Longtime political activist Akanni Blair has resigned as an Executive member of A New and United Guyana for a return to his old political party, the People’s Progressive Party. In a Facebook post, Mr. Blair shared his resignation letter which was addressed to ANUG Chairman, Timothy Jonas. In the resignation letter, he said his decision…
— Minister Anthony urges patients to consult with doctors HEALTH Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, on Wednesday, said that a number of persons after being infected with COVID-19 continue to have some symptoms for long periods of time and is urging these persons to consult their doctor for treatment. The minister was at the time speaking…
