The Guyana Cricket Board has hailed 2023 as a successful year for the sport, with regards to the number of male and female players who were selected to play in regional and international competitions. During the period under review, Guyana produced players for West Indies Test, ODI and T20 International…
An Industry, East Coast Demerara (ECD) minibus operator has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Guyana Police Force and by extension the State, for his unlawful detention and imprisonment in October 2023 in relation to a case of mistaken identity over monies owned for a battery. Through his attorney,…
Jasprit Bumrah’s 6 for 61 paved the way for India’s seven-wicket win on the second day of the second Test in Cape Town, helping them level the two-match series 1-1. After South Africa were bowled out for 176 in their second innings, India chased down the required 79 runs an…
Retiring opener David Warner rode his luck before falling for 34 as the third Test between Australia and Pakistan was evenly poised after a truncated second day. Australia made slow progress against a disciplined Pakistan attack, but only 46 overs were bowled in the day’s play due to bad light…
Five persons are now homeless a fire destroyed their Lot 130 Fourth Street, Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara house on Wednesday afternoon. The Guyana Fire Service said it was alerted to the fire at around 13:12 hrs. The building involved was a two-storey wooden and concrete house owned by Mohamed Safdur…
After managing to escape a series of attacks allegedly at the hands of her common-law husband, returning to her parents’ house and securing a restraining order, 23-year-old Manisha Persaud continues to live in fear. Persaud shared an eight-year relationship with her partner and together, they have a five-month-old daughter. During…
Police are on the hunt for two bandits who shot and robbed a 31-year-old man in the wee hours of Tuesday. The shooting and robbery occurred at around 03:30 hrs in front a popular liquor shop at Good Hope, Essequibo Coast. Police Commander, Khemraj Shivbaran, told the News Room on…
Longstanding politician and businessman Dr. Richard Van West Charles will leave Guyana later this month for Venezuela where he will officially take up the post as Guyana’s Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic. Having been selected last year for the Ambassadorship, Dr. Van West Charles will now present his letter of…
The Guyana Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance to locate Mwange Smith, 19, who is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Anthony Haynes called ‘One Natty’ who was shot dead at his Grahams Hall, East Coast Demerara home. On Wednesday, the Police said Smith of Lot…
Almost immediately, the Ministry of Housing and Water will be moving to address the issue of squatting across the country with specific emphasis on the banks of the Demerara River, between Herstelling and Diamond, East Bank Demerara and the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal told reporters…
