The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has begun formulating a comprehensive strategy to ensure necessary preparations are made ahead of the May-June rainy season. Inspecting the Canal Number One pump station in Region Three Saturday last, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that the Hydrometeorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall…
Against the backdrop of a growing demand for more technical skills locally, the Government Technical Institute (GTI) hopes it can encourage more women and girls to study in technical and vocational areas. An open day, titled ‘the Jill of all Trades,’ was organised on Friday to showcase the work of…
May 21 will mark one year since 20 children lost their lives in the Mahdia dormitory fire and to honour them, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Thursday said the day will be designated: ‘Fire Victims Awareness Day’. The day, Benn said will feature a series of activities observed…
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsoom.gy In a bold plan to build on the successes of hosting the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed discussions are ongoing with stakeholders to resuscitate the Champions League T20 cricket in the form of the World Premier League. The President made…
Considering the rapid development of cricket in the Americas as a “growing threat to West Indies Cricket”, President Dr. Irfaan Ali urged Caribbean stakeholders to push to become the overarching governing body for the sport in the Americas. “We have threats with the growing North American cricket, which can bring…
A total of 16 companies from the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are currently in Guyana as part of a trade mission, scoping investment opportunities in the services, food and construction sectors. During an opening session ahead of business-to-business engagements on Thursday, the companies were told to also…
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Thursday reported the successful recovery of US$5,500 for passenger Unis Cato. The female passenger reported the missing money upon her arrival in Guyana on April 18, 2024, CJIA revealed in a statement. The CJIA security department promptly reviewed CCTV footage and identified a…
Former national cyclist Tyrone Hamilton on Thursday appeared before Magistrate Nurse at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on charges of conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Bail was denied, and the case was adjourned to May 16, for disclosure. Hamilton turned himself over to the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on May 4, after…
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Public Works: On Wednesday April 24th, the M.V. Sabanto departed Supenaam stelling at 19:15 hours for Parika, when half-way through the journey, it was reported to the crew that a passenger had fainted and failed to regain consciousness despite attempts…
Shawn George, 52, who resided at Vlissenggen Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown was stabbed to death on Wednesday during an altercation with a 34-year-old resident of West Ruimveldt. Police said the incident occurred around 17:00 hrs in front of a Grocery shop located at Vlissengen Square, East Ruimveldt. According to a…
