Neil Medas, the 48-year-old unemployed man who reportedly confessed to breaking into the Ministry of Home Affairs, was charged on Wednesday and remanded to jail. The man appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where charges of Break and Enter and Larceny committed on the Ministry of…
Park, vendor strip under consideration for Skull City Community
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand visited the Skull City squatting area at Patentia, West Bank Demerara, Region Three on Wednesday, committing support for several infrastructural projects. The Ministry is currently engaging communities to directly address issues affecting residents. During the outreach, Minister Manickchand interacted with residents…
Nine-member chess team to compete at CAC Youth Festival
Nine of Guyana’s most promising young chess players are set to depart for Puerto Rico to compete in the prestigious 20th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Youth Chess Festival, running from December 14th to 21st in the city of Dorado. The team, representing the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), will compete…
Queen’s College sweep national inter-school chess titles
Queen’s College cemented its status as the dominant force in Guyanese junior chess, sweeping both the Open and Girls Team titles at the National Inter-School Chess Tournament hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) on Monday. The competition, held at Bishop’s High School, featured approximately 235 students from 18 schools,…
SECOND TEST: New Zealand extend advantage over West Indies
Despite a bright bowling performance from the West Indies seamers, half-centuries from New Zealand’s Devon Conway and Mitchell Hay extended the hosts’ advantage after an absorbing second day of the Wellington Test. New Zealand secured a 73-run first-innings lead before a double-wicket burst from their quicks left West Indies still…
83 women receive $300,000 business grants to boost economic empowerment
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Wednesday awarded a $300,000 business grant to 83 women from across Guyana. The recipients were part of the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) Programme; there were also survivors of violence and human trafficking. The distribution ceremony was held at the…
MARAD says crude oil tanker falsely flying Guyana flag
See below the full release from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has observed the proliferation and unacceptable trend of the unauthorised use of the Guyana Flag by vessels that are not registered in Guyana. Today, the Government of the United States of America (USA) informed…
$35M Karaburi Health Post commissioned in Region One
The Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, this week officially commissioned the newly upgraded $35 million Karaburi Health Post, marking a significant advancement in the delivery of healthcare services to residents of Moruca and surrounding communities in Region One. During his address, Dr. Anthony reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring…
Government backing fuels Guyana’s Inter-Guiana Games Chess triumph
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) has secured its first Inter Guiana Games (IGG) Chess title, with President Anand Ragunauth immediately crediting the Government of Guyana for the strategic support that paved the way for the historic victory. Speaking after the tournament, Ragunauth was effusive in his praise for the athletes…
Albouystown Ballers hit 10 goals in rollicking start to President’s ‘One Guyana’ Futsal Championship
The President’s ‘One Guyana’ Futsal Championship delivered a series of high-octane knockout encounters last night, with goals flying in across the board. The highlight of the evening saw Albouystown Ballers deliver a sensational attacking performance, while two players netted crucial hat-tricks to send their teams through. The most dominant performance…
