Acknowledging that Guyana knew it would have been an “uphill” task to stop Venezuelan’s December 3 referendum, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Monday said that the referendum “backfired” on the Nicolas Maduro government. “This gimmick of a referendum backfired, it back fired,” Nandlall said. The…
Mental health is critical to ensuring people live fulfilling lives, as such, country representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nicolas Pron says conversations to promote wellness must start at schools. Pron was among several speakers at the opening ceremony of a three-day Mental Health and Wellbeing conference at…
With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 now concluded, the focus turns squarely to the West Indies and the USA, hosts of the ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. During the period November 30 to December 15, 2023, a delegation consisting of representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI)…
Three women are in a traumatised state following an armed robbery at their Windsor Castle, Essequibo Coast house in Region Two on Monday night. The News Room understands that four masked gunmen broke into the premises at around 21:00 hrs and stole an estimated $10 million in cash and jewellery….
Police ranks in Region Six on Monday discovered a Beretta Pistol with six live rounds in the magazine and 15 in an ammunition box along with a quantity of suspected cannabis at the Brotherson Pump, Canje River in Berbice. The ranks, led by a Cadet Officer, visited the area following…
The Police Force has arrested two of their own – Police Constables Julian Smartt and Winston Williams – in connection with the robbery of $8 million from Qi Li Lin. Police Headquarters reported that the victim was robbed on November 29, 2023, and a “comprehensive investigation led to the arrest…
President Dr Irfaan Ali conducted a walkabout on Monday in Eccles Housing Scheme on the East Bank of Demerara during which he addressed concerns from residents. Among the issues raised were improper drainage, irrigation and poor roadways, which significantly contribute to flooding, in addition to dumping of debris and noise…
Guyanese off-spinner Kevin Sinclair picked up his fourth five-wicket haul in First-Class cricket and compatriot Shamar Joseph bagged three wickets as West Indies A dismissed South Africa A for 274 on the opening day of the third unofficial ‘Test’ in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. Electing to bat first, South Africa A…
Just after Venezuela concluded a referendum relating to Guyana’s Essequibo region, the United States (U.S.) has made it clear that the existing border controversy between the two South American nations cannot be settled through a referendum. At a press briefing on Monday, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Matthew…
In a display of dominance and talent, the West Indies Academy clinched a monumental 432-run victory over Emerging Ireland, sealing the first-class series with a convincing 2-0 sweep. The Academy declared on 326-8 giving the Irish a little under two days to get the 576 runs needed for a victory….
