-President Ali ALTHOUGH a notable gold producer for decades, Guyana is still considered a gold mine, literally, with massive amounts of gold still waiting to be extracted. As a matter of fact, in his commemorative message for Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary, President Dr. Irfaan Ali disclosed that the potential value of the nation’s gold reserves…
West Indies Women suffered a 90-run defeat to Australia in their first warm-up match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup played at Lincoln Green. Asked to bat first, Australia posted 259-7 from their 50 overs. Ellyse Perry top-scored with 62 off 85 deliveries followed by Annabel Sutherland with 54 not out. Stafanie Taylor led…
The raging fire captured by an onlooker A businessman of Belle Plaine, Wakeenaam, Region Three is counting his losses after his business went up in flames in the wee hours of Sunday. Anil Rambarran was rushed to the Wakenaam Cottage hospital after experiencing a spike in his blood pressure. The fire reportedly occurred around 03;00hrs,…
(Reuters) – Ukrainian and Russian officials will meet for talks at a venue on the Belarusian border with Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office said on Sunday. The talks, the first since Russia unleashed a full scale invasion of Ukraine last week, would be held without preconditions and are the result of a phone call between…
Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in the closing moments of extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down to a shoot-out between Chelsea’s…
– New area will have electricity, water & better road infrastructure SOME forty eight families at Cameron Dam, Canal Number One, Region Three, are expected to see an improvement in their living standards, through a relocation programme by the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing & Planning Authority (CHPA). According to the Ministry…
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Sunday condemned and debunked a social media post which alleged that the Venezuelan military conducted operations in Guyana’s territory that destroyed two excavators in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The GDF in a statement noted that such “a reckless and irresponsible” post only serves to unnecessarily increase public tension and anxiety…
MINISTER of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, recently met with Toshaos and other community leaders from the titled villages in lower Mazaruni, Region Seven, where opportunities were provided for leaders to raise concerns, share opinions, and get information about government projects. The minister also prepared packages which included scholarship registration forms for the Guyana…
The Guyana Police Force on Sunday revealed that a fire which completely destroyed the dwelling house and shop of Anil Rambarran, a 54-year-old businessman Belle Plaine Wakenaam Islands, Essequibo River, is suspected to be electrical in nature. The fire ireportedly occurred between 02:30hrs and 04:45hrs. According to the police report, the fire scene was visited…
–Home Affairs Minister says more humane, empathetic systems to be implemented THE majority of the 1,968 persons incarcerated in prisons across the country are young men whose lives are being wasted behind bars. As such, the government will be investing heavily in providing opportunities and facilities to ensure their proper reintegration into society as productive…
