The generators and transformers, which were purchased by the government to alleviate the issue of power outages faced by the country in recent months, arrived in Guyana Wednesday night and will be installed in the coming days. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar led a team that…
Police investigating a shooting incident involving reporter Travis Chase have asked him to hand over his firearm, saying shell casings found at the scene bear “significant similarities” to the ammunition Chase had when he registered his firearm. Chase has dismissed the Police’s revelation as” absolute nonsense.” The alleged shooting unfolded…
by Sharda Bacchus shardabacchus@newsroom.gy He was a pilot “extraordinaire”. A legend. Always ready to serve. Always ready with a solution. Loved nature. He loved children. But above always, he lived life doing what he loved – flying. It was easy to define the man Mike Charles was as hundreds gathered…
A prison officer who was nabbed with ganja, some of which was stashed in a water bottle, while entering the New Amsterdam prison has been charged and remanded to prison with her next court date being after Christmas. Angelica Cameron, 32, of Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice, was arrested…
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy This year’s global climate talks, COP28, came to an end on Wednesday with countries agreeing to gradually stop using harmful fossil fuels, though some believe this agreement is not enough to help solve the climate crisis. “We should be proud of our historic achievement and the…
Locally-owned service provider, Atlantic Marine Group of Companies has branched out from solely providing marine services and has entered the oil and gas sector. The company has invested US$10 million in making office space and storage facilities available at Houston, East Bank Demerara, for oil service giants. It has partnered…
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says he will “fight” the decision to bar him from making an on-field statement in support of Palestinians. The batter had planned to wear shoes bearing the words “all lives are equal” and “freedom is a human right” at a Test match with Pakistan. The International…
See below press release from the Guyana Football Federation FIFA President, Mr. Gianni Infantino has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Wayne Forde on his re-election as the President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF). In a congratulatory letter dated December 11, 2023, President Infantino commended Mr. Forde’s unwavering dedication and…
Andre Russell marked his return to international cricket with a throwback all-round performance, as West Indies drew first blood in their five-match T20I series against England in Barbados. Despite a flying start from England in the Powerplay, courtesy of Phil Salt’s 40 from 20 balls, Russell’s canny three-wicket display put…
See below press release from the Georgetown Cricket Club It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we, at the Georgetown Cricket Club, extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of two revered members of the cricketing community, Clyde Butts and Joe Solomon, who have recently…
