Young players of Guyanese lineage who are residing overseas will have a chance to earn a spot in Guyana’s youth national training programme through the inaugural Diaspora Talent Identification Camp which will be held in July in the United States. Organised by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the Blackpool…

See below full statement from the Ministry of Public Works:  The Ministry of Public Works has activated emergency teams for the restoration of the Linden-Lethem Corridor. Contractors and materials are en route to the affected area. There was significant disruption along the Kurupukari–Lethem Corridor at approximately 3:40 PM today, Wednesday…

Norman Emanuel Vieira called ‘Peter’ was found dead in his Cummings Park, East Coast Demerara house on Thursday afternoon. Police Headquarters reported that Vieira, a 73-year-old pensioner, lived alone in a two-bedroom wooden structure. He had no known relatives and was a patient of the cardiology clinic of the Georgetown…

An 18-month-old baby died in an accident Thursday afternoon at the Brittania Public Road, West Coast Berbice. Dead is Karson Mayers. Police Headquarters reported that the baby and another person identified as Monique Richmond were passengers in a motorcar (#PAG 5148) driven by Kishawn Mayers at about 13:45 hrs when…

In a recent comprehensive audit conducted by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) during their visit to Guyana, the New Amsterdam Multilateral School (NAMS) has been distinguished as the exemplar institution for Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in the country. Out of nine schools evaluated by the delegation, NAMS emerged as the…

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), reeling from public outcry after a document was leaked showing it intended to suspend four subjects, including Agricultural Science (Double Award) has said it will meet education ministers to determine the way forward. In a statement Wednesday, CXC said it was aware of the concerns…

Suyjit Ramotar, the man who was discovered dead in the Whim Police Station lock-ups where he was being held for the murder of Corentyne welder, Joshua Hardatt died from asphyxiation due to hanging. Police Headquarters confirmed the findings of the autopsy which was performed by Dr Nehaul Singh on Wednesday….

A 68-year-old man died on Wednesday morning and one of his relatives was injured after the car in which they were travelling collided with a truck on the Hill Foot access road, Soesdyke- Linden Highway. Dead is Rudolph Caines, 68, of Hillfoot village, Soesdyke/Linden highway. He was the driver of…

After robust engagements with several groups locally, United States Congressman Jonathan Jackson said he trusts the leadership of President Dr. Irfaan Ali. And the US official said he will soon offer his recommendations for possible programmes and policies to President Ali. “I trust in the leadership of President Ali. “I’m…

As Guyana’s May/ June rainy season unfolds, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha Wednesday said the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is working 24 hours daily to clean drains and ensure that pumps are kept operational to limit any flooding. Mustapha provided an update on flood prevention efforts on Wednesday at…