Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo believes that Nigel Hughes, who was recently elected leader of the opposition Alliance For Change (AFC), may be facing a conflict of interest. Hughes, according to Jagdeo, straddles politics but also serves his professional ambitions as the lawyer for the local ExxonMobil-led consortium producing oil…
A 65-year-old manager of a Toucan Industries Limited was Wednesday night robbed by two men of $10 million at a local bank in Kingston, Georgetown. Police Headquarters said the robbery happened around 21:50 hrs. The money stolen belongs to Toucan Distributors Limited. Police said the man was robbed by two…
Guyana’s Women’s U19 side got their Regional Rising Stars campaign off to a winning start, defeating Trinidad and Tobago by four wickets at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Thursday. Batting first, Guyana posted a modest total of 94/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Realeanna Grimmond (28, 2x4s, 1×6) and…
Four years after he pleaded guilty and was remanded for armed robbery, Marlon Vossey, 24, is now wanted for larceny, break and enter, and discharging a loaded firearm. Police Headquarters on Thursday issued a bulletin for his arrest. His last known address is Lot 31 No. 5 Village, West Coast…
GUYIMEX International Inc., a pioneering force in Guyana’s food production sector, proudly announces its upcoming state-of-the-art food production & storage facility. This initiative aims to revolutionize the landscape of food production and storage in Guyana, utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices. “We are ecstatic to embark on this project, which…
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced the launch of a free Learn to Swim programme in Essequibo County. The initiative begins on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at the Imam Bacchus Swimming Pool in Affiance. This program marks a significant moment for the…
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) wrapped up the first half of its 2024 Grand Prix series, with Ronuel Greenidge emerging victorious in the Malta Supreme Chess Grand Prix 4. The eight-round tournament at the David Rose Special School in Thomas Lands concluded on June 30th, 2024. Greenidge, a seasoned player…
Ronaldo Watson, the 25-year-old man who was found dead in his apartment on June 28, died as a result of hemorrhagic pneumonia, a post-mortem examination revealed on Wednesday. The post-mortem was conducted by government pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh. Hemorrhagic pneumonia is a severe form of pneumonia characterised by bleeding into…
Alisha Scheller of the Success Elementary School topped this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), copping 503.34 marks. The results were announced on Thursday by the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, at a ceremony held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre at Liliendaal, Georgetown. Over 15,000 pupils sat this year’s…
Children’s performances in Mathematics, English and Social Studies at the 2024 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) improved this year. This was announced on Thursday by Dr. Nicole Manning, the Director of Operations (Examinations Services) at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). This regional body has worked alongside Guyana’s Ministry of Education…
