Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Tuesday sought to clarify that the Guyana Fire Service was not the body responsible for putting adequate fire prevention equipment in place at the Mahdia female dormitory. Instead, he said it was those managing the facility who should have done so. “I want…
Shaquawn Alleyne popularly known as ‘ISWE, the man who is accused of fatally shooting his 20-year-old fiancée Shonnette Dover and burying her in a shallow grave back in 2021, was on Tuesday charged with murder and remanded to prison. In handcuffs, Alleyne appeared via Zoom at the Linden Magistrate’s Court…
National Junior Chess Champion Keron Sandiford emerged victorious in the thrilling CENTURY 21 Grand Prix Chess tournament at School of the Nations, Georgetown, surpassing seasoned senior players like Loris Nathoo, Justino Da Silva and Anthony Drayton to claim the coveted first prize after eight rounds of intense classical chess. For…
Guyana’s foreign policy is being advanced and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hugh Todd on Monday told the National Assembly that the overseas visits by President Dr Irfaan Ali have redound to the benefit of the economy and citizens. In his presentation during the first day of the…
Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is bowled over by the much-heralded announcement made by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh in his 2024 budget presentation of the impressive allocation of $4.6 billion dollars for sports. With cricket being the leading sport in Guyana, the…
Recently promoted to Elite League status, Slingerz FC is gearing up for an exhilarating encounter as they take on São Raimundo Esporte Clube in Boa Vista on Saturday, February 3. This match, according to a release from the club, holds significant importance for Slingerz FC, serving as a pivotal component…
Education Minister Priya Manickchand and the newly-assigned shadow Opposition Parliamentarian for Education, Coretta McDonald clashed on Monday over the need for new schools across Guyana. The Parliamentarians spoke during the first day of the 2024 National Budget Debate in the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Georgetown….
The first day of the 2024 Budget Debates continued Monday afternoon with Minister within the Ministry of Local Government Anand Persaud and Opposition Parliamentarian with the shadow local government portfolio Ganesh Mahipaul, both seeking voters’ support for their respective parties. Both Parliamentarians shared their views on the 2024 National Budget,…
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has filed a $5M lawsuit against Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. It follows accusation made by Norton on social media that Mustupha is involved in corruption at his ministry which involves the smuggling of chicken into Guyana from Suriname. In his Statement of Claims, Zulfikar said…
The fourth day of ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 saw Bangladesh secure their first win of the tournament; whereas Australia found success against a resilient Namibia side in Kimberley. An unbeaten century stand for the fifth-wicket between Ahrar Amin and Mohammad Shihab James helped Bangladesh chase down Ireland’s…
