Sugar workers at the Rose Hall Estate in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Friday protested the dismissal of two employees. The employees dismissed are a production manager and a laboratory technician. The News Room understands that their dismissal is linked to issues with the most recent crop. Additionally, many…
Quinton de Kock pummelled Guyana Amazon Warriors with a brilliant century as Barbados Royals recorded a 32-run victory at Kensington Oval to move to the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League’s (CPL) top spot. After the Warriors elected to bowl, de Kock dominated the Royals’ total of 205-6 and batted almost through…
Sir Shridath Ramphal- the distinguished Guyanese who served his country, the Caribbean, and the globe- was laid to rest on Saturday after a national funeral at the Promenade Gardens in Georgetown. At the funeral, many highlighted just how Sir Shridath distinguished himself. Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines,…
The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) was officially launched in the United Kingdom last Wednesday. The launch event was held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, Thomas Lord Suite. It was a sold-out event, featuring over 300 persons in attendance. Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, in a video…
(Business Insider) A federal judge in Manhattan has found former president Donald Trump liable for damages in a hotly-contested copyright battle over Eddy Grant’s ’80s dance hit “Electric Avenue.” In a 30-page decision, the judge on Friday delivered a one-two blow that essentially ends the case pretrial, with nothing now left…
Troy Rodrigues, a 23-year-old mechanic from Leopold Street, Werk-en-Rust, was shot and killed on Friday evening at Vlissengen Square. Troy Rodgrigues Rodrigues, also known as ‘Kelly,’ was discovered lying in a pool of blood at approximately 7:15 hrs between West Ruimveldt Front Road and Mandela Avenue. According to a 25-year-old…
An accident in Cottage, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, early Saturday morning has resulted in the death of 28-year-old Collin Dowden from Belle Vue, West Coast Berbice. The collision occurred around 03:00 hrs when a motorcar driven by Shakeem Booker, 23, from Seafield, West Coast Berbice, veered off the road. According…
A hit-and-run accident on Church of God Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, claimed the life of 62-year-old Adree Slowe late Friday night. Slowe, a resident of Lot 8 Vigilance South, was struck by a minibus while crossing the road around 11:00 hrs. According to police reports, Slowe was crossing from…
By Cindya Khellawan In a spectacle unlike any other on September 24th, 2023, voices, as many as 15,000, roared as one at the National Stadium, Providence, united by the magic of an unforgettable moment- a moment we had waited a decade to experience. It was more than just a championship…
Terrance Hinds smashed a six off the penultimate delivery as Trinbago Knight Riders ended Barbados Royals’ unbeaten record in the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after a nerve-jangling two-wicket victory at Kensington Oval. Chasing 157, the Knight Riders needed 11 runs off the final over and appeared headed…
