A thick smoke cloud suspected to be as a result of drought and fires in Suriname is affecting residents living in the vicinity of the Upper Corentyne, Region Six. The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram on Wednesday said authorities in Guyana and Suriname are monitoring…
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Currently, there are three direct slots and two inter-confederation play-off slots available to the members of the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States of…
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy When it comes to football, most nations within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) do not have a plethora of resources to consistently do massive expansion of the sport from both the infrastructure aspect and human resources. However, if there is a collective approach from CARICOM, the region…
Western Tigers Football Club sent a stern warning over their ambitions in season six of the KFC Elite League after they trampled Buxton United 10-0 on the second match day at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Centre at Providence. Ann’s Grove United also copped three points as they defeated…
Police on Tuesday night arrested Andrew Williams, a 35-year-old businessman of Port Kaituma, North West District and also of William Street, Kitty, Georgetown, after he was found to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as 299.7 grams of marijuana. Police Headquarters in a press release…
As some teachers across the country continue to engage in industrial action, Guyana’s Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC says that the salaries of striking teachers will be deducted eventually. High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon, last Thursday, granted two conservatory orders preventing the government from cutting the salaries of striking teachers…
David Rutley, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Americas, Caribbean and Overseas Territories, is in Guyana this week for the meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. Though he has been meeting with regional leaders and pledging the UK’s support for various initiatives, be it climate resilience or solving the…
See below full release issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Honourable Philip J. Pierre this week presented the new CARICOM 50th Anniversary Rum Blend from the Saint Lucia Distillers Group to His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana and Chairman of the…
Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva is travelling to Guyana today (February 28) for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. Talks should include how Brazil can support regional integration and development but Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali says President Lula also has a responsibility to help guarantee the region’s…
A shooting incident on Tuesday night has left an East Canje woman hospitalised. Police have confirmed that Fay Samaroo, 54, of Sheet Anchor Public Road, East Canje, Berbice was shot while in her home at approximately 23:55 hrs. While the circumstances surrounding the shooting has not been made clear by…
