See below the full statement issued by the United States State Department: The United States applauds the Venezuelan people for their participation in the July 28 presidential election despite significant challenges. At least 12 million Venezuelans peacefully went to the polls and exercised one of the most powerful rights…
Watched on by parents and well-wishers on Thursday, the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Under-15 team and the touring Excel Sporting Academy of Trinidad played to an exciting last-ball finish in a friendly 30-over contest at ‘Bourda.’ Batting first, GCC posted 93 all out from 26 overs, and Excel Sporting Academy…
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud has emphasised that millions of dollars have been donated over the past four years, ensuring that observances like Emancipation Day are celebrated countrywide. He was speaking at the Emancipation Day observance hosted by the Consulate General of of Guyana in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday. The…
A national cultural market that encompasses the richness of Guyana’s cultural ecosystem will be established to serve as an educational and talent-showcasing hub and provide a safe and inclusive space for families. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali unveiled the groundbreaking initiative, set to be established in Palmyra, Region Six, as…
The 32 competing teams in the second Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast have completed registration and several notable names in Guyana’s cricket are listed to compete this weekend when the tournament commences. Leon Johnson, Jonathan Foo, Kevlon Anderson, Christopher Barnwell, Assad Fudadin, and Keemo Paul are set to turn…
Anand Persaud, a 31-year-old resident of Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara, was taken into police custody following his arrest for allegedly sending a threatening email to the United States Embassy in Georgetown. The email, which was sent on July 25, 2024, included threats directed at U.S. government personnel and the…
(Forbes) – Elon Musk has accepted an apparent invitation from embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to physically fight after the world’s wealthiest man repeatedly took jabs at Maduro over what he has called “major election fraud” in the country and called the president a “dictator” on X, the social media…
(BBC) – There is turmoil in Venezuela following the announcement by a government-controlled electoral authority of a disputed election result that handed a third consecutive term in power to President Nicolás Maduro. The opposition says the result is fraudulent and that its candidate, Edmundo González, won the election by a wide…
Guyana Police Force Football Club cruised to a 7-0 victory over Ann’s Grove United Football Club on Tuesday, while Den Amstel Football Club battled to a 1-1 draw against Western Tigers in Round Two of the KFC Elite League Season Six. The doubleheader on July 30 took place at the…
Close to 85 boys and girls are proud graduates of the recently concluded Malteenoes Sports Club cricket camp. Former national cricketer and now businessman Steven Jacobs encouraged the players not to stop working and continue to set high standards. Jacobs, who is also vice President of the club, said he…
