Two weeks after he was involved in an accident on the Williamsburg Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, 17-year-old Veeram Seecharran has died. Seecharran was hospitalised after he was seriously injured in the accident which occurred around 20:30 on April 19. Two others men, Vekash Tulsi, 21, of South First Street Letter…
As the world observes World Press Freedom Day 2024, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) believes that the theme: ‘A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis’, underscores the vital role of the press in addressing local climate challenges and finding solutions. In a video statement,…
Two weeks after he was allegedly beaten and robbed during an errand at a Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara (WCD) supermarket, a 25-year-old man is hoping that his attackers would be apprehended and put behind bars. Naeem Bacchus of Seaview Cornelia Ida told the News Room that since the incident…
See below the full statement issued by the ABCEU Diplomats in Guyana on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day: The Heads of Missions of the Embassy of the United States of America, H.E. Ambassador Nicole Theriot; the British High Commission, H.E. High Commissioner Jane Miller OBE; the Canadian High…
Batsman Shimron Hetmyer and uncapped fast bowler Shamar Joseph are among five Guyanese in the West Indies squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next month in the Caribbean and USA. The announcement was made at a press conference by Chairman of Selector The Most Honourable Dr. Desmond Haynes…
The 31st edition of the Mother and Daughter Pageant was officially launched on Thursday under the theme: ‘Timeless Love.’ This highly anticipated event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024. It will commence with a glamorous red carpet affair. Divided into the Igloo Junior Category, Lebrese/Bigelow Middle Category, and KFC…
See below the full statement issued: The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is delighted to announce the successful election of its new Board of Directors for the term 2024/2025. The association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), conducted in two parts, saw the re-election of the incumbent President and the appointment…
Dr Leslie Ramsammy, the current Advisor to the Minister of Health and former Minister of Agriculture has been named Guyana’s Ambassador-designate to Switzerland. A release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Friday noted that he will also take up the post as Guyana’s Permanent Representative to…
Jamaica’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Robert Nesta Morgan on Thursday said he is “very impressed” with Guyana’s private and state media landscape. The minister and his delegation are on a visit to Guyana to advance bilateral cooperation in the information and communication…
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has called on the Ministry of Public Works to quicken their responses to unlawful vending, utilising appropriate measures to ensure an amicable outcome. Dr Jagdeo acknowledged the delayed action of the Ministry of Public Works in response to several cases…
