Traffic to and from the hinterland and Georgetown could begin flowing by noon on Friday as contractors work to fix the collapsed section of the road near Kurupukari, a vital link in the transportation network. The approach at the third concrete bridge from Kurupukari crossing, located between Kurupukari and Corkwood,…
See below the full release from the Civil Defence Commission: The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), has responded to several reports of flooding over the past few days countrywide. These impacts are due to consistent rainfall and over-topping of waterways. Region 10 (Upper Demerara – Upper…
(Reuters) – Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. After deliberations over two days, the 12-member…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Thursday said violent rhetoric, such as recent threats to the life of the President and others, can lead to unintended consequences in Guyana. As such, he posited that the Guyana Police Force must be allowed to probe such utterances without interference. Kidackie Amsterdam, a Working…
Guyana’s First Lady Mrs Arya Ali on Thursday took her National Beautification Project to the Pomeroon-Supenaam region where the sod was turned for a new recreational park at Anna Regina. Situated near the State House with access from the Anna Regina Public Road, the park is being developed by the…
With just over three weeks remaining before the return of the AP Invitational, the Women’s 100m field is shaping up to be the highlight of the Track and Field event, which will be held on June 22. The field will feature 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Michelle-Lee Ahye of Trinidad and…
The Ministry of Public Works is conducting a two-day training workshop to enhance the efficiency of road and infrastructure projects and equip staff with the necessary skills to meet evolving development demands. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill addressed attendees at the opening ceremony of the “Program for Road Construction…
FIDE Master Anthony Drayton has proven once again that he is a force to reckon with over the chessboard. Drayton emerged as winner of the 2024 National Open Chess Qualifiers, which was sponsored by Readymix Concrete, thereby securing his place in the upcoming national championship. The victory has made him a…
The second round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) 2024 circuit championship is set for June 30 at the South Dakota Circuit, and top drivers will be battling for supremacy. Some of the Guyanese drivers are fresh from the Speed Jam Motorsport Festival in Trinidad and Tobago,…
Uganda have been forced to change their kit for the T20 World Cup days before the start of the competition to satisfy ICC requirements. The nation is playing in its first-ever men’s T20 World Cup, and will begin their campaign against Afghanistan on June 3 in Guyana. Ahead of the tournament, they ran…
