By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy President Irfaan Ali and his government’s work on diversifying international investment streams in Guyana is paying off but so too is its bilateral relationships with countries where there were little to no exchanges traditionally. On Sunday, history was made as the foundation was laid for…
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and wicketkeeper/batsman Tevin Imlach have joined the Guyana Harpy Eagles for the third round of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, with spinners Steven Sankar and Richie Looknauth making way. Harpy Eagles, defending champions of the tournament, take on West Indies Academy from February 21 at the…
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s 1320 Heat certainly lived up to its name on Sunday, providing faithful Drag Racing fans with an intense and competitive day of racing at the South Dakota Strip. On a day blessed with brilliant weather, patrons turned out in their numbers and were…
The Ministry of Education says it remains ready and willing to engage the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) as the strike action enters its third week. Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussain told the News Room in an invited comment on Sunday night that prior to the strike action, the GTU was…
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy In a symbolic laying of the foundation on Sunday, Guyana is set to welcome its largest world-class investment in tourism and hospitality with the construction of the Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre. The five-star investment is being made by private investors out of Qatar…
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy On Saturday, President Irfaan Ali led a countrywide national clean-up exercise that saw participation from a number of organisations, including the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), responsible for the upkeep and management of such spaces. National clean-up exercises, now a steady occurrence, came one day before…
A 28-year-old man from Crabwood Creek, Upper Corentyne – Berbice, died following an accident along the Kilcoy/Chesney Public Road on Sunday morning. Dead is Lakchan Premkumar. He was at the time driving motor car PAD 3731. The News Room understands that Premkumar was speeding along the southern drive lane of…
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy Over the years, work has been ongoing in Guyana to make education inclusive for children with physical disabilities, but a team of young Guyanese is shining the spotlight on other forms of learning disabilities. While physical disability, ranging from mild to severe, can affect learning,…
The National Children’s Mashramani Competition concluded on Saturday with a spectacular costume and float parade. The National Children’s Mashramani Competition which was organized by the Ministry of Education’s Unit of Allied Arts on Friday saw children from each Education District showcasing their talents in dance, masquerade, hip-hop, dramatic poetry, and…
In a thrilling finale to Massy Stores’ Christmas Jackpot promotion, Yara Martinez Diaz emerged as the fortunate customer to claim the grand prize – the sleek MG ZS compact SUV. The promotion, which ran throughout the holiday season, offered customers the chance to win various prizes, culminating with the drawing…
