Days after their accomplices were charged, the two main suspects in the murder of Bartica businessman Mohamed Sheriff aka ‘Zaheer’ made their court appearance. Teddy Thomas, 44, a taxi driver of Itaballi Landing and Paul James Derrick, 20. a miner of Onderneeming Sandpit, Essequibo Coast appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s…
Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force, on Tuesday, initiated a joint operation in Georgetown called ‘Eye in the Sky’. This operation involves the use of drones, which may be seen flying low in some areas. Members of the public are advised not to be alarmed. ‘Eye in the…
A superb hundred from West Indies Under-19 batsman Mavindra Dindyal, backed up by solid batting from Alvin Mohabir, powered Demerara to a commanding seven-wicket win over defending champions Berbice in the Guyana Cricket Board’s Under-19 Inter-county 50-over competition on Tuesday at the Malteenoes Sports Club. In the other third round…
President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that more of Guyana’s university students can work while they undergo their studies, a move he hopes will help to counter labour shortages locally. According to Dr. Ali, there are abundant job opportunities here. And he said foreign students have been able to balance their…
Interdicted Lance Corporal Kristoff De Nobrega was on Tuesday committed to stand trial in the High Court for the 2022 murder of young father, Quindon Bacchus. DeNobrega 24, of Canal Dam, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara was committed by Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court. According to the Statement…
The Government of Guyana continues to contribute heavily to the development of the Afro-Guyanese communities and the preservation of culture. This view was expressed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, who is presently leading a Guyana delegation at the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People…
The National Aquatic Centre will come alive this weekend when the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosts its women empowerment expo, promising a range of mentorship and financial literacy opportunities. Subject Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud on Tuesday joined sponsors of the fourth edition of WE LIFT [Women Empowerment…
Sunil Narine’s maiden T20 hundred was in vain as Jos Buttler produced a gem of an innings to help the Rajasthan Royals defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders in Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) action at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. The Trinidadian left-hander hit 13 fours and six sixes…
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will be under new management soon as part of the government’s continued plans to make the sugar sector viable, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday. “We’ve been working aggressively at modernising GuySuCo and part of what we are doing is to bring in GuySuCo…
To eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, the Government of Guyana is considering all options to ensure this target is met. Following the launch of the national strategy last week, subject Minister Dr Frank Anthony said efforts are underway to acquire brachytherapy, a radiation treatment that is given directly onto the…
