Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has described the slow progression of the high-profile elections fraud cases as a “great travesty” for Guyana, moreso since the next General and Regional Elections are just about a year away. Mr. Nandlall, however, noted that expected intervention from the…
Tiger Woods and sportswear giant Nike have ended their long-term partnership after more than 27 years. The 15-time major golf champion has used the brand’s products and equipment since he turned professional in 1996. “The days since have been filled with so many amazing moments and memories, if I started…
German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, has died aged 78. He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as manager in 1990. The former defender also played 582 times for Bayern Munich, again winning the…
The Government of Guyana is considering an amicable repayment proposal from the Panamanian Government for rice supplied years ago but never paid for, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said Monday. If the government accepts that proposal from the Government of Panama, it may forego the interest accrued over the years. “Based…
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is observing 50 years of service and Hindu leadership across Guyana. On January 8, 1974, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha was launched with Puja and Satsangh at the Shri Krishna Mandir in Campbelville, Georgetown conducted by Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud. In celebration of the 50-year…
See below the full statement issued by the United States Embassy in Georgetown: The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for the Western Hemisphere at the U.S. Department of Defense, Daniel P. Erikson will travel to Guyana from January 8 – 9. In his capacity, DASD Erikson is responsible…
Former Cricket West Indies (CWI) director Baldath Mahabir says the steady rise of the US cricket market is a threat to the long-term sustainability of cricket in the region. The West Indies and the US will co-host the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup from June 1-29, with…
Athletes from Hardcore Barbell Club from Rosignol, West Berbice, continued impressive performances when they competed at the 2023 Senior National Equipped Powerlifting competition. The five athletes who represented the club managed to cop eight medals (seven gold and one silver) and the Best Lifter award, in addition to smashing smash…
Versatile junior chess players Sachin Pitamber and Kyle Couchman outplayed senior and junior players alike and emerged clear winners in separate Rapid and Blitz chess tournaments contested at School of the Nations during the last weekend of December 2023. Thirteen-year-old Pitamber amassed eight and a half out of a possible…
President Dr Irfaan Ali and other officials on Sunday turned the sod for the construction of a state-of-the-art world-class New Amsterdam Public Hospital in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) which is expected to be completed within 36 months by European engineering giant, VAMED in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. “I…
