The $231 million secondary school being constructed in Jawalla, Region Seven is aimed at boosting education in the community and will cater to 250 students. Sheriff Construction Inc. has been awarded the contract after a competitive bidding process. The construction is expected to take eight months, the Ministry of Education…
Brandon King is a doubt for the rest of the T20 World Cup after suffering a side strain in West Indies’ match against England in St Lucia on Wednesday night. King raced to 23 off 12 balls to get West Indies off to a flying start, including a towering 101-metre…
A devastating 87 not out from Phil Salt, supplemented by an unbeaten 48 from Jonny Bairstow, saw England thrash West Indies by eight wickets in St Lucia. It was the kind of performance that set down a marker for the rest of the teams in the Super Eight of the…
See below the full statement issued by Nigel Hughes: We express our profuse gratitude to those groups within the Alliance For Change (AFC) that have nominated David and me as candidates for various positions within the management structure of the Party and to the many delegates who have called to…
Stalwart of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Vanessa Kissoon on Wednesday said the party’s leader, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton once threatened to rape and shoot her. Mr Norton has denied the accusation and says it is part of efforts by one of his…
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall Tuesday night defended the government’s commitment to fight money laundering, noting that many persons have been apprehended and taken before the local Courts. “We have a total of 187 cases pending in the criminal justice system in relation to money laundering-type…
South Africa survived a scare before beating USA by 18 runs in the first game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup in Antigua. After slipping to 76-5 in pursuit of 195, a superb partnership worth 91 between Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh gave USA hope of a…
Carlos ‘The Showstopper’ Petterson-Griffth will compete against lifters from 32 other countries on Thursday. He will make a strong claim to win the 93kg division at the ongoing World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Ending the 2023 edition with bronze and silver medals in the squat and deadlift,…
To accommodate the growing number of passengers traveling to and from Guyana, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is undergoing significant upgrades aimed at enhancing the travel experience and boosting tourism. One of the key improvements includes the installation of an in-line baggage system. “This will streamline baggage handling and…
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has recognized New Amsterdam Secondary School as an ideal institution for Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in the country. Following an evaluation of nine schools across the country, the New Amsterdam Secondary was commended for its exceptional state of readiness, meticulous preparation, and robust arrangements in…
