By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Haiti is finally expected to get fresh elections by August 31, 2025 following talks between the country’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry and other leaders in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis on Wednesday said “a number of major steps” were taken…
(Press release from Ministry of Housing) – More than 40 Berbicians received the Steel and Cement Housing Subsidy vouchers during an outreach at the Regional Housing Office in New Amsterdam, Region Six on Wednesday. A number of the beneficiaries were presented their vouchers by the Minister of Housing and Water,…
Shelton Richardson, 22, is in police custody after he was identified as the person who stole a car and later crashed it at El Paso, Region Eight. The side of the car. The Police Force on Wednesday said the Fielder Wagon #HC 5757, valued at 1,250,000, belongs to Felthon Benn,…
A 32-year-old man from Bartica, Region Seven, was arrested by police for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl who is known to him. Police Headquarters on Wednesday said the police in Regional Division #7 are investigating the incident. Investigations disclosed that the 14-year-old girl received piano lessons from the suspect. The…
The Dominican Republic and Martinique have both requested to join the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as associate members, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday. President Ali is also serving as the current Chairman of CARICOM. He hosted his regional colleagues in Georgetown this week for regular talks. He said…
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) – the Caribbean’s festival for the promotion of culture, diversity and creativity – will be back next year in Barbados. “CARIFESTA will be bright and beautiful on the sunny beaches of Barbados in August 2025,” Guyana’s President and the current Chairman of CARICOM, Dr….
Nationals of the states within the 15-member bloc, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will be able move freely throughout the region after next month, as the region’s leaders remain optimistic that they are on track for a March 31 deadline. “We took the decision today that we are on target (to…
Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced venue changes for the upcoming rounds of the West Indies Championship on Wednesday due to the unavailability of the Diego Martin Sports Complex in Trinidad. The changes affect the remaining four rounds of the competition, shifting venues to ensure the tournament match schedule proceeds as…
New York Softball Cricket League (NYSCL) Legends won the Legends (Over-50) title at the Florida Cup by a slim margin of four wickets over former champions Regal New York Hustlers at Osswald Park, Fort Lauderdale. Witnessed by many spectators, Regal NY Hustlers crawled to 122-8 from their 20 overs. Opener…
The Surinamese six-member fight roster arrived on local shores yesterday to participate in the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Developmental Championship that commenced Wednesday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. The team that arrived overland comprised two amateur fighters and four elite-level combatants. They are Donn Sadhoe (lightweight), Valentino Artist…
