Signifying a commitment to improved infrastructure, residents along the East Bank of Demerara will soon witness the development of 100 roads, following the signing of $4.1 billion in additional contracts. The signing ceremony, held at a residence in Friendship, involved collaboration between the Ministries of Public Works and Local Government…
Creative Titans, a United States-based entertainment company will officially open a new branch at Kingston, Georgetown on Saturday and according to the owner, Ron Telford, the aim is to improve the music industry in Guyana. The music executive told the News Room that his decision to expand into the Guyanese…
By Akeem Greene in Chile akeem@newsroom.gy Guyanese Jasmine Abrams and Emanuel Archibald powered to the podium in the 100m finals, securing the country’s first two medals at the ongoing Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. In chilly conditions, Abrams got silver while Archibald dipped to bronze in an epic photo…
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley believes that sport in the Caribbean and Africa can be developed further if the two regions collaborate more. She called on stakeholders in both regions to seriously consider this partnership as she addressed the opening ceremony of the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum…
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will officially stage the 2023 edition of the Lennox Blackmore National Intermediate Championship from November 3-5 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. Participation is expected from notable gyms such as the Guyana Defence Force, the Guyana Police Force, the Forgotten Youth Foundation, Pace and Power,…
By Lazeena Yearwood Lazeena@newsroom.gy Mark Mahase, the owner of ‘Top of the Line lumberyard’ also known as Rohan’s Lumberyard at Block 4 Enmore, East Coast Demerara, is grappling to deal with over $60 million in losses after a brush fire in the community rapidly spread on Monday and destroyed his…
The decomposed body of a 67-year-old man, identified as David Jose, was on Monday discovered in his house at Grant Providence, Lower Pomeroon River, Region Two. Police Headquarters said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death; the discovery was made at around 09:30 hrs. According to a Police…
Police are investigating the death of 47-year-old Mohindra Mohan, called ‘Boyo’, a rice farmer of Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, whose body was found lying on the roadway next to his bicycle. The incident occurred between 04:30 hrs and 07:00 hrs on Tuesday at Devonshire Castle Backdam. According to the Police…
Legendary cricket broadcaster, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, on the request of President Irfaan Ali, will conduct a workshop for cricket commentators from November 16-18 at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). The three-day event will seek to cover the fundamentals of cricket commentary under the theme, ‘Taking it to another level.’ Among…
Fakhar Zaman scored a rapid 81 as Pakistan raced to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the World Cup. Set 205 to win, Fakhar and Abdullah Shafique put on 128 to help Pakistan surge to victory in 32.3 overs. Shaheen Afridi earlier took his 100th one-day international wicket as he…
