(Reuters) – An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours ahead of its expected landfall near Tampa Bay, where it could deliver a life-threatening surge of seawater to waterfront communities already battered by Hurricane Helene….
FUMA CON 2024 Returns: The ultimate destination for anime, pop culture fans
Seishonen Guyana has organised FumaCon at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together people of various ages and interests to learn new skills, create friendships, support businesses and have fun. “Fuma”, an indigenous word meaning ‘’fire’’ is a national event whereby young people can safely congregate to express themselves without judgment. This…
Ratan Tata, former Tata Group chairman, dies at age 86
[Reuters] – Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put a staid and sprawling Indian conglomerate on the global stage with a string of high-profile acquisitions, has died, the Tata Group said in a statement late on Wednesday. He was 86. Tata, who ran the conglomerate for more than…
Two missing, several buildings destroyed as inferno wreaks havoc at Puruni
A massive fire broke out around noon on Tuesday at Puruni Landing, Region Seven, destroying several buildings and vehicles. The fire is believed to have started at the Red Belly Hotel and spread to three nearby buildings. The News Room understands that the hotel yard also housed a gas station,…
Plaisance tarmac reserved for vendors, not supermarket parking – Edghill
Vendors from the Plaisance/Industry Neighbourhood Democratic Council have been given full support to continue their trade on a newly constructed tarmac, despite the presence of a nearby supermarket. These vendors had previously been relocated for several months from their roadside location in Plaisance to accommodate the four-lane East Coast road…
Guyana Energy Conference opens registration for 2025 event
See below the full statement issued: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for this flagship event, scheduled to be held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel from February 18th to 21st, 2025. This event, which enjoys the exclusive support…
ExxonMobil confirms pipeline ready to bring gas onshore following two-week shutdown
The natural gas pipeline, which will bring gas onshore from offshore Guyana, is ready to become operational and help fire the 300-megawatt (MW) power plant nearing completion at Wales. This follows a two-week shutdown of production on two oil vessels in July and August, during which critical work was carried…
One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling aims to promote ‘unity through sport’
The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, is hosting the One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling Race on October 12-13. This national cycling event aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and excellence in Guyana. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Sinclair of the Guyana Cycling Federation recently presented…
One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling aims to promote ‘unity through sport’
The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, is hosting the One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling Race on October 12-13. This national cycling event aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and excellence in Guyana. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Sinclair of the Guyana Cycling Federation recently presented…
One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling aims to promote ‘unity through sport’
The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, is hosting the One Guyana Three-Stage Cycling Race on October 12-13. This national cycling event aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and excellence in Guyana. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Sinclair of the Guyana Cycling Federation recently presented…
