To bolster Guyana’s chances of hosting more regional and international events, a 200m warm-up track will be constructed this year at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara. Speaking Friday at a press conference to reflect on the work of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in…

Guyana continues to lead economic growth within the Caribbean based on World Bank projections that indicate Guyana should experience a 38.2% expansion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year. The World Bank, in its Global Economic Prospects report, indicated that Caribbean economies overall should experience a 7.6% growth rate this…

Terriann Caesar, a single mother of four, was shocked to discover a warhead lodged in her five-year-old daughter’s throat on Thursday. The girl’s uncle has been arrested, claiming he was keeping a gun for a friend when it accidentally went off. Terriann, however, disputes this explanation provided by the Police,…

Kwami Browne, 18, was charged after he stole cash and a cellphone from his mother, Shaundel Browne earlier this week. The charge was, however, dismissed after the woman offered no evidence against the accused. Police Headquarters reported that Kwami, who resides in South Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested…

By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said no study is needed to justify the government’s commitment to improving the delivery of healthcare across the country, even as he zeroed in on the master plan for improving healthcare infrastructure. And so, he clarified that according to…

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has said it has dropped David Teeger as captain of its Under-19 side because of security concerns following comments he made about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. But Jewish leaders have called the move an “outrageous act of antisemitism”. Teeger, who is Jewish, came under criticism…

See below full release from the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation:  The Management of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) has observed an increase in vehicles overtaking during the standard two-way traffic crossing on the Demerara Harbour Bridge. Management is reminding drivers that this is a violation of Rule No. 4…

Police are searching for one of two bandits who allegedly stole a music set and a cellphone amounting to $170,000 from a house at Samatta Point, Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara on Thursday night. A statement from Police Headquarters noted that the owner of the house, Dion Thompson, 55,…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali Thursday night disclosed that the government wants to purchase several small fire-fighting vehicles to be placed in Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across the country. “…We are working to buy a number of small fire-fighting vehicles with full capabilities, so in every NDC we can put one…

January 25-29 has been earmarked by the Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycling Club for the massive cycling group ride from Guyana to Suriname. It is understood several local riders have already signalled their confirmation for the fifth edition of the gruelling ride to the neighbouring Dutch-speaking nation. “Cycling enthusiasts from all…