As public schools reopen on Monday for the August term, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) will not engage in any strike action but the body’s President, Mark Lyte said that industrial action isn’t off the table. “… looming over us is the resumption of a full-fledged strike at a date…
Wesson Hinds, a 35-year-old labourer, was shot at around 09:40 hrs Sunday by two men wearing masks as he was standing in front of a church at Charlotte Street, Georgetown. Police Headquarters reported that Hinds was reportedly targeted by the men. One of the assailants, who was armed with a…
Amid continued accusations from the Nicolas Maduro-led administration in Venezuela, the White House National Security Communications Advisor, John Kirby clarified that the United States (US) has no plans for a secret military base in Guyana. Kirby, during a recent White House briefing, was asked about the accusations and Venezuela’s latest…
In light of heightening tensions between Ecuador and Mexico, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on both sides to resolve the matter through dialogue so that the region can remain a zone of peace. CARICOM, in a statement affirmed the importance of adherence to the principles of international law and…
Mumbai Indians (MI) registered their first victory in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a 29-run win against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Powered by a blockbuster performance by the batters, MI posted a formidable 234. In reply, DC’s batters kept them in the hunt,…
Douglas Joseph, a 77-year-old resident of Ariwa Oval, Retrieve, Mackenzie in the town of Linden, is now homeless after a fire was deliberately set at his residence. The Guyana Fire Service reported that the fire was reported at about 22:36 hrs Saturday. Four firefighters and their water bowser reportedly responded…
Reigning champions Akili Haynes and Priyanna Ramdhani turned in dominant performances on the final night of the annual GUMDAC Easter Badminton tournament, organised by the Guyana Badminton Association. Playing at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue on Saturday night, Haynes and Ramdhani combined to successfully defend their Mixed Doubles title….
Max Verstappen cruised to a comfortable victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, leading team-mate Sergio Perez to a Red Bull one-two. Verstappen took an early race stoppage at Suzuka in his stride as he secured his third victory in four races this season. Red Bull were in a league of…
A grand total of $72.5 million to support Palestine was raised from donations Saturday night at the Guyanan’s National Ramadan Village being held at the Muslim Youth Organisation ground in Georgetown. This sum was handed over to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near…
Minister of Public Work, Juan Edghill laid out several guidelines to manage the movement of trucks on the nation’s roadways. These guidelines were revealed on Saturday when the minister met with the truck drivers and members of the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department. Among the changes going forward, the minister…
