A Chinese owned supermarket at East Half Section ‘A’, Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara was destroyed by an early morning fire on Tuesday. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Fire Prevention officials and the police. Firefighting efforts involved the deployment of two jets operating from Water…
Demerara Pitbulls and Essequibo Jaguars signed off on contrasting victories in the Guyana T10 Blast, which resumed on Monday following a one-day break. While Pitbulls totally outplayed Berbice Caimans by 45 runs, Jaguars had to dig deep to eke out a one-run success over Berbice Piranhas at the Malteenoes Sports…
Dhanmattie Rampersaud called “Mono of Area “R” Ankerville, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice was robbed on Monday. The 47-year-old businesswoman who operates a hot dog stand along Babu Jaan Public Road was robbed of $59,400 in cash around 19:35 hrs. At the time, she was selling in the company of her husband…
See below full statement from Demerara Bank Limited: Demerara Bank’s impressive growth during the interim period is a testament to its well-crafted and timely execution of key strategies. In a financial landscape that presents both challenges and opportunities, the bank has demonstrated an exceptional ability to adapt and thrive. This…
Essequibo businessman Tarique Deonarine was on Tuesday charged after he allegedly purchased gold in Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima- Waini) without the necessary documentation. Deonarine, the proprietor of ‘T and J Transportation Services’ at Port Kaituma, and Windsor Castle, Essequibo Coast was charged on Monday with the offences of purchasing…
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy Over the last year, $3.8 billion in payments were made to 232 indigenous communities across Guyana, and it’s helping them to develop and implement projects for their economic, social, and cultural advancement. Essentially, they decide what projects they need, and they get the money to do…
A stunning death-overs implosion from Pakistan amidst more all-round heroics from Hayley Matthews helped West Indies take an unassailable 3-0 series lead over Pakistan in the T20I series. Another commanding half-century from Matthews – 68 off 49 balls – guided West Indies to the series’ highest total of 132 – but…
Police on duty at Itaballi Police Check Point arrested a man on Monday when he was stopped for a routine check and found with marijuana in his possession. A 29-year-old Construction worker of South Better Hope, East Coast Demerara and the driver were the only occupants in the vehicle. A…
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Saturday, April 27, 2024, seized a large quantity of assorted cigarettes which do not meet the requirements of the National Standard “GYS 9-3:2014 Labelling of Tobacco Products” and the Tobacco Control Regulation of 2018. The non-compliant products were offered for sale in…
Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) has recorded an overall decrease in serious crimes with a decline in offences such as armed robbery and sexual assault which were previously on the rise. “Region Nine, more so Lethem, you can walk with your jewels, you can shop free and leave your vehicle…
