BBC News – The attack that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei came not in the middle of the night, as might have been expected, but in the middle of the morning. That was because the US and Israel decided to take advantage of a piece of crucial intelligence…
T20 World Cup: West Indies knocked out as India seal semi-final spot
India secured a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a tense five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson’s scintillating unbeaten 97. Samson produced a chanceless knock off 50 balls – hitting 12 fours and four sixes – as India chased down 196 in a thrilling winner-takes-all…
Armed bandits rob Rose Hall Town Supermarket
Three masked bandits armed with firearms targeted the G. Sudhai and Son supermarket in Rose Hall Town on Saturday evening. In an interview with reporters, Gurudat Sudhai, the owner, recounted the harrowing incident, explaining that around 19:05 hours, while he, his wife and staff assisted customers, the intruders entered the…
Two dead following Bareroot brawl
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an alleged double homicide involving a 23-year-old taxi driver of Melanie Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and a 25-year-old labourer of Coldingen, ECD. According to a statement from the police, Joshua James and Jonathan Hassan were involved in an altercation at…
Chefpro Guyana offers prefab homes, announces $100,000 homebuyer rebate
Chefpro Guyana has officially entered the local housing market, announcing a $100,000 rebate on every prefabricated home purchased by farmers, healthcare workers and service professionals. The announcement was made on Saturday at the launch of Chefpro Guyana Homes Showroom. “To show our appreciation to those who serve and sustain our…
Guyanese Author launches new book to inspire resilience, leadership & purpose
Guyanese Author, educator, and global advocate Dr. Alista Bishop announces the release of her new book, The Journey of Alista Bishop, a compelling and deeply personal work that explores resilience, leadership, service, and purpose. The book chronicles Bishop’s life journey, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped her commitment to education, empowerment,…
GFF confirms safety of U-20 squad following on-field altercation with Anguilla
The Guyana Football Federation has confirmed the safety of all Guyanese players and staff following an on-field altercation between Guyana and Anguilla in Group D action of the Concacaf Under-20 Qualifiers in Curacao on Saturday evening. The game was called off at Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Willemstad in the 86th…
T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up semi-final against New Zealand
South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat, but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand. An 18-ball 42 from Dewald Brevis at number four proved crucial as wickets tumbled in South Africa’s chase of 154 before George Linde (30 off 21) and…
Test match dropped from West Indies/Australia women’s series
The Australia women’s tour of West Indies later this month will no longer include a Test match with the hosts wanting to prioritise white-ball cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year. The initial schedule for the trip was to include West Indies’ first Test since 2004, and only their second since 1979,…
Delivering quality training through GNBS-GGMC decade-long partnership
Training is the foundation of long-term success for any business or organisation. This is especially true for agencies certified to national and international standards, which are regularly updated to reflect new research, emerging technologies, safety requirements and evolving industry best practice. Among these agencies is the Guyana Geology and Mines…
