Early Friday morning, around 1:15 hrs, police officers on patrol in the Brickdam Police Station district responded to a tip-off and uncovered a firearm on Cross Street, near Leopold Street. The officers, who were conducting routine patrols in a police vehicle, observed a man dressed in dark clothing with a…
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 76-year-old pedestrian, Eton Levans, on Thursday evening around 19:30 hrs. The collision occurred on the public road in Vergenoegen, involving a motorcar and the elderly pedestrian. According to police reports, the incident took place when motorcar #PPP 3346, driven by a 27-year-old…
Residents of Region Three rejoiced on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on the highly anticipated Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway. This state-of-the-art roadway is set to transform the region’s transportation landscape. The new highway is more than just a road; it’s a gateway to economic revitalization. By enhancing connectivity,…
The new $15.1 billion Schoonord to Crane Highway is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) while opening up new lands for development. Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali said this new highway is, however, part of a much larger plan to connect several Regions Two,…
In a recent statement that aims to set the record straight, the Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that there have been no formal extraditions to the United States in 2024. This clarification comes in response to a report by an online news agency, where the term “extradition” was inaccurately…
Grenada, and its smaller dependants Carriacou and Petite Martinique, were among the countries hard-hit by Hurricane Beryl weeks ago. Many countries, particularly those within the 15-member regional bloc known as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stepped up to help countries in need but Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell singled out Guyana’s…
The Ministry of Education on Thursday announced several interventions to help improve Mathematics teaching in schools across the country. Among the interventions is that math must now be taught only in morning sessions and in double periods. “The Ministry of Education has observed several undesirable practices in the teaching of…
To combat workplace fatalities, the Ministry of Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department hosted a workshop on Wednesday to promote safety and health in the construction sector. The event aimed to foster a safe working environment across the industry. The seminar, held at the Regency Suites Hotel in Georgetown, attracted…
A thrilling final ball victory for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons kicked off the 12th Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Patriots captain Andre Fletcher called the coin correctly and elected to field first and…
Defending champions Essequibo made a riveting start to their title defence, defeating Demerara in the opening round of the Guyana Cricket Board Under-13 Inter-County 40-over competition on Thursday. Demerara captain Lomar Seecharran (right) and his Essequibo counterpart Ethan Silas at the toss Playing in familiar conditions at the Affiance ground…
