Sixty-one-year-old Ghuntaj Bhasmat was allegedly shot and killed on Monday and it is believed that the act was carried out by bandits who robbed a Chinese restaurant in the lower flat of his building days before. During an interview with the News Room on Tuesday, Bhasmat’s son, Punraj Lakeram said…
Statement by the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Today, the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association and the entire basketball community of Guyana mourn the loss of an exceptional soul, Mr. Dave Causway. A true champion in every sense, Dave was a member of the last Guyana junior national championship team, a…
With an active response system in place and medical personnel trained, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday said Guyana is prepared to treat and respond to any case of Mpox. “We have bought vaccines and we have in stock vaccines against Mpox. “I think our preparation so far…
Guyana’s champion horse for 2023, Spankhurst is confirmed for the President’s Cup horse race meet later this month at the Rising Sun Turf Club. The crowd favorite missed the Guyana Cup due to injury, but according to new owner Jermaine Sripal, Spankhurst is fit and ready for September 22. With…
England have appointed Brendon McCullum as their new men’s white-ball coach, which the New Zealander will combine with his current role as Test coach. McCullum, 42, will replace Australian Matthew Mott, who stepped down after this summer’s T20 World Cup, and begins his dual role in January 2025. McCullum has overseen a…
Julio Mandook was stabbed to death during a fight with 18-year-old Delson Brown on Monday afternoon. Brown was arrested and remains in Police custody. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred in Aishalton Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine, at about 13:00hrs. According to reports, Mandook and others went to the…
Quincy Hooper, a 33-year-old security guard of Fyrish Road, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), was Tuesday charged with the murder of Melissa Arokium and her son, Anthony. Hooper appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He was arrested on July 31. The man was not required to plea…
Members of the Law Reform Commission, Teni Housty, Clarissa Riehl and Deenawatie Panday were Tuesday reappointed to that body. These individuals were appointed at a ceremony held at the Office of the President in Georgetown. Other members of the Commission include attorney, Emily Dodson (the commission’s Chairperson) and Former Opposition…
See below full statement from the CCJ: It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, one of the region’s greatest minds in diplomacy, law, and international relations. As a distinguished lawyer, diplomat, and statesman, Sir Shridath Ramphal’s contributions…
Total bauxite production is estimated at 196,650 tonnes in the first half of 2024, a performance driven by lower output from producers who continue to grapple with marketing and operational challenges. Still, overall production for 2024 is now projected at just over 1,620,000 tonnes, and the sector is now projected…
