President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that the government will deliver on its promise to make university education free and will undertake a step-by-step approach from next year. The ruling PPP, in its 2020 elections campaign, had said it would make university education free by 2025. This free university education…
The final game of England’s tour ended much like the first: with Shai Hope clinching victory for West Indies with a match-winning six. His unbeaten, run-a-ball 43 was the highest score of a tense low-scorer in Tarouba, and his clean strike over cover off Chris Woakes sealed the series decider…
Abdool Hakeem Ally, 58, died on Thursday following an accident on the Aberdeen Public Road, Essequibo Coast. The accident occurred at about 13:00hrs. Ally was the driver of motor car, PAE 4651. The car was occupied by Bibi Jaleel, 54 of D Little Alliance, Essequibo Coast. Reports are that motor…
Omadat Persaud who is currently serving 45 years jail time for raping a five-year-old girl in 2015, had his prison term reduced to 25 years by the Court of Appeal on Thursday. Back in 2018, Persaud stood trial before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall at the Georgetown High Court. Persaud called “Roshi”…
Over 700 children across Guyana were treated to an unforgettable Christmas experience, as the Massy Group recently hosted annual Christmas parties and gift-giving activities in the communities and surrounding areas where their branches are located. The event aimed to bring joy to the children during the holiday season. Massy Stores,…
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh will pursue corrective actions needed over issues flagged by Auditor General (AG) Deodat Sharma in his 2022 Audit Report. This is according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo who spoke at a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) press conference on Thursday. During that press conference,…
American businessman, Ramy El-Batrawi tendered the winning bid for the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown earlier this year but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government is not rushing the finalisation of any deal. Jagdeo, during a People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) party press conference on Thursday, said the…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the 2024 National Budget will be presented “early” next year and the government has identified key areas of focus to achieve its development agenda. The Vice President, during his weekly press conference, said budget preparations have commenced with the government keen on…
An excavator operator will spend the next month or more in hospital due to injuries he sustained during an attack Monday night at Ituni Village, Region Ten. Injured is Keon Liverpool, a father of five of Ituni. During an interview with the News Room, a relative of Liverpool, who wished…
The Ministry of Agriculture’s ‘Cut Rose’ project involved the cultivation of fresh roses locally and with the project recording much success in 2023, subject minister Zulfikar Mustapha said more single parents are set to benefit as the project expands to other parts of the country. “… We are trying to…
