Powered by ExxonMobil Guyana, the Future Warriors Tapeball tournament for Primary Schools will meet a climax as the winners of the three previous tournaments will match prowess in the ‘Champion of Champions’ edition set for Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the iconic Georgetown Cricket Club, Bourda. Stella Maris Primary (Demerara),…
Captain Kieron Pollard smashed a rapid half-century under pressure to lift Trinbago Knight Riders to a four-wicket victory over St. Lucia Kings in an entertaining Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Tuesday night. After the Kings posted 187-6, the Knight Riders were…
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Fifteen years ago, a groundbreaking agreement was signed in the heart of Guyana at a village called Fairview, setting the stage for a global model of forest conservation – one that would see millions of US dollars being earned by the country simply for not cutting…
Police in Regional Division #10 have seized and destroyed an estimated $41 million worth of marijuana following a major raid at Friendship Savannah. The operation, which unfolded between 10:00 hrs and 19:10 hrs on Monday, led to the discovery and dismantling of three marijuana camps, a drying area, and several…
A fire at Camp Street Prison on Monday was ignited by an inmate who used a lighter to set a mattress ablaze. The resulting blaze quickly spread to nearby combustible materials, but thanks to the swift response of the Guyana Fire Service and the proactive efforts of prison officers, a…
A family is mourning the deaths of two young girls who tragically lost their lives during a birthday celebration at Enchanter Creek on the Linden Highway on Sunday. Cousins Anika La Rose, 10, and Joylyn Jack, 11, were best friends and did everything together. “The two of them do everything…
Dexter Jacobs, a 58-year-old resident of South Better Hope, East Coast Demerara died following an accident Tuesday morning on the Railway Embankment near UG Access Road. According to preliminary investigations, Jacobs was riding his electric bike westward at around 08:55 hrs when he struck a pothole, causing him to lose…
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) recently launched the EnergyEcho mobile application. This cutting-edge platform provides industry updates and exclusive insights from its Energy Perspectives podcast. EnergyEcho, designed by GECSCE’s Exclusive Digital Partner, V75 Inc., delivers more than just the usual industry news; it offers fresh perspectives…
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education launched a revised Mathematics Intervention Programme aimed at enhancing Guyana’s national math performance at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level. Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain, who once criticized the previous initiative, now believes the new programme will yield significant improvements. Fifty individuals—including retired…
In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Government of Guyana, led by Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, is joining the international community to highlight the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” with a call to action: “Start the Conversation.” Dr. Anthony emphasized that changing the narrative involves a…
