Several buildings were destroyed by a massive blaze on Wednesday morning at Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara. A statement from the Guyana Fire Service revealed that the fire started at about 09:42 hrs at a single-storey wooden and concrete building owned by 48-year-old businessman Mohammed Azad Ali. He operated a…
See below the full release from the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco): The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is pleased to inform consumers that contrary to reports in some sections of the media, packaged sugar is available for sale. Production for the 2nd Crop of 2024 commenced last week and the sale…
Omari Holder, a student of the St. Stanislaus College, is one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). He secured Grade One passes in eight units, Grade Two passes in five units, and a Grade Three pass in one unit. In an interview with the…
As part of the government’s drive to improve access to potable water, 64 wells are expected to be completed by the end of 2024 in the hinterland regions. This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during his presentation at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference,…
The government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, has invested approximately $13.1 billion over the past four years to spur development within Amerindian communities. This was disclosed on Wednesday by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, during her presentation at the National Toshaos Council…
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday evening announced the official squad of players set to represent the Golden Jaguars in their upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Suriname and Martinique, scheduled from September 5-9, 2024. “The head coach and technical staff have carefully selected a dynamic group of players…
An impressive all-round bowling performance and ice veined innings from captain Hayley Matthews saw Barbados Royals defeat Guyana Amazon Warriors by one wicket with a solitary delivery remaining in a thrilling opening match of the 2024 Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). Matthews won the toss and chose to field…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Guyanese pair Ashley Khalil and Ashley DeGroot underlined their dominance in Senior Caribbean Doubles squash, charging to the Women’s Doubles title at the ENet Senior Caribbean Championship on Wednesday evening at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. The dynamic duo defeated Amanda Haywood and Sumairaa…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Guyanese Alex Arjoon and Mary Fung-A-Fat had to settle for silver in the Mixed Doubles at the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championship as Khamal Cumberbatch and Margot Prow won gold on Wednesday evening at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. In a hotly contested championship…
Fifteen-year-old Malique Lindore, a third form student of Chase Academy in Kingston, Georgetown couldn’t be prouder of his decision to write 12 subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Coming off with a whopping eight Grade Ones and four Grade Twos, the late nights at lessons and early…
