Minister of Public Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has accused opposition party Alliance For Change (AFC) and its leader Nigel Hughes of exploiting vulnerable indigenous Venezuelan migrants for political purposes and then abandoning them. In a comment to the News Room, McCoy charged that Hughes…
Kwame McCoy accuses AFC of abandoning Indigenous Venezuelan Migrants after using them for political gain
Minister of Public Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, has accused opposition party Alliance For Change (AFC) and its leader Nigel Hughes of exploiting vulnerable indigenous Venezuelan migrants for political purposes and then abandoning them. In a comment to the News Room, McCoy charged that Hughes…
Man claims he stabbed Toshao to death after he failed to apologise for years of sexual abuse
The man who stabbed and killed Toshao Ridley Joseph Monday has surrendered, telling Police he had sought an apology for years of abuse. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed that the suspect, a 26-year-old security guard of Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, is currently in Police custody. He was questioned and has since confessed…
Man claims he stabbed Toshao to death after he failed to apologise for years of sexual abuse
The man who stabbed and killed Toshao Ridley Joseph Monday has surrendered, telling Police he had sought an apology for years of abuse. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed that the suspect, a 26-year-old security guard of Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, is currently in Police custody. He was questioned and has since confessed…
Top US official confirms initial approval of US$500M loan for Gas-to-Energy Project
The US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has given approval for a US$500 million loan to support Guyana’s US$2 billion Gas-to-Energy project, marking the largest foreign investment in the nation’s history. This was confirmed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols during a Monday press briefing by…
Top US official confirms initial approval of US$500M loan for Gas-to-Energy Project
The US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has given approval for a US$500 million loan to support Guyana’s US$2 billion Gas-to-Energy project, marking the largest foreign investment in the nation’s history. This was confirmed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols during a Monday press briefing by…
Over 4000 traffic offences recorded in one week
During December 8-15, over 4, 176 traffic offences were recorded across the country during enforcement exercises. Speeding was listed as the majority of the offences with 739 cases made. Tinted front-windshield came in second with 637 cases. This was followed by failure to wear seat belts, with 204 cases made….
U-17 footballers show promising signs ahead of World Cup qualifiers
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the Suriname Football Association have wrapped up a series of friendly matches to prepare both nations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s and Men’s World Cup qualifiers scheduled for February. Under a bilateral agreement, each team competed in two matches in Suriname and two…
First-Class cricket returns to Guyana in 2025 – GCB
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) announced that the Regional Four-Day tournament would return to Guyana in 2025, giving the defending champions – Guyana Harpy Eagles – to play at home since the 2023 season. In 2024, none of their matches were held at home, as the tournament ran from February…
First-Class cricket returns to Guyana in 2025 – GCB
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) announced that the Regional Four-Day tournament would return to Guyana in 2025, giving the defending champions – Guyana Harpy Eagles – to play at home since the 2023 season. In 2024, none of their matches were held at home, as the tournament ran from February…
