The price of fruits and vegetables on the market has increased substantially in some cases and the hike in prices has been attributed to, in large part, the prolonged dry season. This is according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali who told reporters on Monday that this lengthy dry season has…
Given the country’s rapid economic development, Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday said it is critical that public sector workers at the management level are trained well and act in accordance with the responsibilities of their profession. He was speaking at the opening of a two-day personnel practitioners…
Two persons have been arrested in connection with the stabbing to death of 48-year-old Daniele Charles, a labourer attached to the Drainage & Irrigation Department in Region 5. A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of the woman revealed that she died from shock and heamorrhage due to multiple stab…
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel has named the 15-member squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series against England starting 3 December. Shai Hope will again lead the team, with Alzarri Joseph named as the new vice-captain. There are two uncapped players in the squad:…
Inclement weather forced the cancellation of Guyana’s League B encounter in the CONCACAF Nations League against the Bahamas on Sunday in the Dominican Republic. Initially, the match was slated for Saturday at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, but torrential rainfall forced the officials to postpone. Heavy rains…
Trade between Guyana and the European Union (EU) has skyrocketed over the past several years and as the local economy transforms, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has encouraged a visiting EU business delegation to capitalise on investment opportunities here. The first ever EU trade mission is in Guyana this week. There…
Rajendra Khelawan, 30 years, of GBTI Providence branch on Sunday won the 2022 Toyota Raize in the bank’s Dream Big Housing promotion. Two other customers: Nankishore Rambarran and Rajiv Benny won Mastercard Credit cards compliments of the bank also. The Drawing took place at GuyExpo, in front of the GBTI…
Bodybuilder Darious Ramsammy flexed his way to his most significant title by winning the up to 80kg category at the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) Mr. Universe event in Colombia over the weekend. Tough copping the top prize in his category, he missed out on the elusive IFBB…
An accident along the Mibicuri public road on Saturday night claimed the life of 25-year-old Zaleena ‘Tina’ Khan, of Mibicuri South, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice. The News Room understands that Khan was on her way home from a BBQ in the village on her motorcycle when she was struck…
A 29-year-old man from Clifton Settlement, Corentyne, Berbice was stabbed to death during an argument with another man on Sunday night. Dead is Ramanand Mingo called ‘Ramoo.’ The News Room understands that Mingo was stabbed in the chest by his friend identified as ‘Andrew’ art around 22:30 hrs at a…
