Autopsies conducted on the bodies of five Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks who perished in a horrific helicopter accident on December 6 have revealed that they died from multiple injuries and burns. The autopsies were done on December 11 by Government pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh and witnessed by a Detective…
France has joined other international countries in their call for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity to be respected in light of the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Catherine Colonna urged Venezuela to “refrain from any unilateral action.” The French diplomat made the…
The high-profile elections fraud case, which has been stalled for years, is set to see movement as Senior Magistrate Leron Daly adjourned the proceedings until January 15, 2024. On that date, a Case Management Conference (CMC) will be held to set the stage for the upcoming trial at Georgetown Magistrates’…
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council needs to meet 80 per cent of its collection of rates and taxes in order to be sufficiently equipped to carryout projects. And according to City Mayor, Alfred Mentore, the council is willing to work with businesses and agencies that have outstanding debts. Mentore,…
With roughly 48 hours remaining before President Dr. Irfaan Ali meets his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro under tense circumstances, the Guyanese leader has once again sought to clarify the agenda for those talks. Dr. Ali will meet Maduro for the first time since becoming President in St. Vincent and the…
See below press release from the Georgetown Cricket Club The Georgetown Cricket Club is thrilled to announce the formation of its new Executive Committee, a dynamic team poised to lead the club into a future of continued success and growth. Comprising of dedicated individuals who bring a wealth of experience…
The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has announced the postponement of all planned cricket activities on Saturday in respect of the funeral service of late Guyana and West Indies cricketer, Clyde Butts. Butts died on Friday last following a vehicular accident at Eccles, East Bank Demerara. The viewing will be held…
Over 4,000 employment visas were issued to foreign nationals on arrival in Guyana in the last three years. This is according to Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn who told the National Assembly on Monday, in a written response to a question from the opposition benches, that 4, 379 work…
A fourth passenger has died following Sunday’s horrific accident involving a speeding minibus on the Friendship Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The deceased has been identified as Dexter LaRose of Kuru Kururu, Linden-Soesdyke Highway. Dexter’s sister, Dunna LaRose told the News Room that he died around 01:15 hrs on…
Citizens from Nigeria and India account for the majority of foreigners issued student visas in Guyana during the last three years. Figures provided to the National Assembly on Monday by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn detailed that a total of 182 student visas were issued between the period September…
