Multi-purpose engineering company, Kascon Engineering Services has thrown its full support to national youth batsman Adrian Hetmyer for the year 2024. Businessman and owner of Kascon Engineering, Rafeek Kasim has recognised the ultra-talented young Hetmyer, and decided to motivate the lad, who will receive a monthly stipend for the entire…
CENTURY 21 Real Estate Agency is again supporting local chess development in Guyana. An estimated 30 players are competing at the National Racquet Centre, Georgetown, in the first Grand Prix One Chess tournament hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF). The tournament is the first in a series of chess…
Archery Guyana will stage an Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course from January 17-21, 2024, the governing body for the sport has announced. This five-day Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course will be held under the auspices of Olympic Solidarity and in this regard the Board of Directors of Archery Guyana has commended the Executive Committee…
A motorcyclist identified as Randy Gilbert was Sunday morning injured in an accident at Aranaputa Valley in the North Rupununi area of Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo). The News Room understands that Gilbert was travelling to Annai to deliver some fresh produce when he collided with a pickup vehicle….
An Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) family of three has been robbed twice this month and is fearful for their safety. Jennifer Sahadeo told the News Room that she, her husband and their seven-year-old child moved into their house in the new Annandale Housing Scheme last month. On January 03,…
In a bid to end the continued flow of contraband being smuggled into the prisons, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot said on Sunday that additional security measures will be employed within the confines of each prison location. Mr. Elliot alluded to the recent attempts by members of the public to…
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met with farmers from Enterprise, Bare Root, and other surrounding communities along the East Coast of Demerara to listen to issues and discuss developmental plans for the agriculture sector. During the meetings, farmers commended the government for the work done so far to develop…
Guyanese company, GAICO Construction and General Services opened a massive US$30 million marine facility at the Nismes foreshore, West Bank Demerara (WBD) on Saturday, years after the facility was expected to be completed. The marine facility encompasses a laydown yard capable of handling heavy loads, a concrete wharf and piers….
Guyana is leading the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) ambitious food security agenda but the country wants to add Aruba to the list of countries it supplies with food and possibly, other countries. This is according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali who spoke at the commissioning ceremony of GAICO’s new marine facility…
West Indian umpires Nigel Duguid and Patrick Gustard have been named among match officials appointed for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup, scheduled for January 19 to February 11, in South Africa. Both Duguid and Gustard are among 16 officials that will stand in games during the youth showpiece which…
