Guyana has renewed its call for an immediate surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza and the lifting of Israel’s blockade, with Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud warning that armed conflicts such as the war in Palestine are disproportionately devastating women and girls. Addressing the second…
ENet signs multi-year deal as premier partner of Global Super League
ENet has officially signed on as a Premier Partner of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), reinforcing its commitment to the continued development of cricket in Guyana and across the region. Under a multi-year agreement, ENet will serve as the exclusive telecommunications and broadband partner of the GSL for…
Crime in Region Two declined by 35% – Walrond
Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has recorded a 35 per cent decline in serious crimes, according to Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond. Walrond made the disclosure during the recent commissioning of the new Anna Regina Police Station, noting that the reduction reflects significant improvements in law enforcement capacity and response. Serious…
Carpenter dies, seven injured after structure collapses at Atlantic Gardens construction site
A construction accident at Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday evening has left one man dead and seven others injured after a two-storey concrete structure collapsed during ongoing works. Dead is 46-year-old carpenter Radish Domingo of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. According to preliminary police investigations, the incident occurred…
Armed bandits terrorize family, escape with cash and electronics
A quiet Wednesday evening in Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was shattered after armed bandits carried out a brazen robbery targeting a family at their residence. According to preliminary police investigations, the ordeal began when a 53-year-old housewife and a 24-year-old woman returned home and were about to enter…
GFF and FIFA present Amateur Football Environment Report for Guyana
PRESS RELEASE || The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with FIFA, has unveiled key findings and recommendations from the Amateur Football Environment Report of Guyana, a comprehensive multi-year assessment aimed at strengthening the country’s amateur football ecosystem. The report, developed by FIFA’s Global Football Development Division in partnership with…
Guyana in ‘serious’ talks for local oil refinery – Pres. Ali
Oil hotspot Guyana is forging ahead with talks for a refinery to meet local demand, according to the country’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali. In a Facebook ‘Tea on the Terrace’ video, President Ali said his government is pursuing key long-term investments that would help insulate the country from external shocks…
Oil trader who made $250M on Russian crude turns focus to Guyana
A German oil trader who made an estimated $250 million trading Russian crude following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is now turning his attention to Guyana, aiming to capitalise on the country’s rapidly expanding oil boom. Christopher Eppinger, 31, plans to invest up to $60 million over the next three years…
Four-Day: Imlach (82), Nandu (58) lead Harpy Eagles to opening win over Volcanoes
Led by dogged half-centuries from skipper Tevin Imlach and his deputy Matthew Nandu, Guyana Harpy Eagles commenced their Regional Four-Day title defence with a four-wicket win over Windward Islands Volcanoes on Wednesday in Antigua. Set a target of 232 in the opening round of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, Harpy…
No tax or health data stored on digital ID – Commissioner clarifies
Contrary to public concerns, the government says the digital ID card will not store tax, health, or financial records. Data Protection Commissioner Aneal Giddings told News Room that such information will not be placed on or inside the card at any stage. “None of that information will be either on…
