One of the major challenges currently faced by the housing sector is addressing the issue of squatting. While some areas are being regularized, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal said that squatting along sea defenses and river banks will not be tolerated or legitimized. “There is sea defense, and…
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be hosting a massive Hindu Youth Summit bringing together hundreds of Hindu youths from across Guyana from mandirs, Hindu organisations and the wider community. Teams of youth from Trinidad, Suriname, the United States of America will also…
Three men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the alleged theft of two bulls valued at $240,000 in Corentyne, Berbice. The bulls were reported stolen from Ganisey Parsram, a 63-year-old pensioner from #64 Village, Corentyne. The suspects, identified as Noel Gray, 26, Shermond Thompson, 44, and Oudwin Binda, 47,…
Richard Layne, a 35-year-old lawyer of Century Palm Gardens, D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown was found dead in his car outside his house on Wednesday night. Layne was found bleeding from neck wounds. Police Headquarters said Layne lived at D’Urban Backlands with his friend Tony Sulker, a 29-year-old Police Sergeant. Michael Harden,…
Fifteen Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. employees are now certified fibre optic technicians, enhancing the company’s internal capacity and reducing the need for external contractors. Eight graduates are from the System Control and Operation Department, two from the Information Technology Department, one from the Human Resources Department, and four…
The Netherlands’ Sharon van Rouwendaal dedicated her gold medal in the Women’s 10km marathon swim to her pet dog who died earlier this year. Van Rouwendaal said her “world stopped” when her dog Rio, named after the Olympic gold she won in Brazil in 2016, died in May. “I didn’t…
Police are investigating a robbery and murder that took place Tuesday night in Vreed-en-Rust, East Bank Demerara, resulting in the death of 33-year-old Ken Sukhdeo from Mocha. The incident occurred around 22:10 hrs when Sukhdeo, driving a black Toyota Allion (registration PWW 455), was attacked by two 19-year-olds, identified as…
In a decisive move, all banks in Guyana have closed accounts they had with the Mohamed’s family and their businesses following US sanctions, the Bank of Guyana has confirmed. The US Treasury Department, on June 11, 2024 announced the imposition of sanctions against the Mohamed’s family, specifically targeting Nazar Mohamed,…
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has unveiled its 2024 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series roster. The Golden Jaguars’ young guns will look to make waves in Trinidad and Tobago from August 16-24. GFF President Wayne Forde is excited about the opportunity for his young charges. “This tournament…
In line with Government’s agenda of enhancing human capital development through education and skills training across the country, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, along with the Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Honourable Oneidge Walrond, today…
