Maggie’s Catering Inc. has confirmed its support for the third edition of the President’s ‘One Guyana’ Futsal Championship, coordinated by the Kashif & Shangai Organisation. The popular local catering firm handed over its contribution on Tuesday to Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major, Co-Director of the Kashif & Shanghai Organisation, following the tournament’s…
High Court grants NICIL possession of strategic wharf property
The High Court Justice has granted National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) an Order for Possession of its property at Area “X”, Charlestown, following a long-running dispute with Guyana National Industrial Company Inc. (GNIC), one of the country’s major shipping wharf operators. In a detailed judgment delivered on 10…
More than 30 teams on standby to deal with any GPL emergencies – Public Utilities Ministry
The Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar and other officials from the ministry engaged the management of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. following recent power outages. In a statement issued after the meeting with GPL, the Public Utilities Ministry said there are more than 30 teams on…
Bharrat ‘hopeful’ gov’t can ink oil contract with Guyanese women-led group before yearend
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, says negotiations with Sispro Inc. are progressing steadily, and he remains optimistic that a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) could be finalised before the end of this year. Block S3 and block D2 were awarded to Sispro, a company headed by four Guyanese businesswomen, during…
Permaul elevates to Level IV coach; aims to develop next generation of spinners
Veerasammy Permaul, the unassuming left-arm spinner and First-Class behemoth, has officially completed his Level IV coaching certification, setting the stage for a new phase in his decorated career even as he continues to spin webs for the Guyana Harpy Eagles. The 36-year-old, who finished as Guyana’s leading wicket-taker -32 wickets…
Magistrate dismisses Mohameds’ constitutional application
Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Wednesday dismissed an application by U.S. indicted businessmen Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, ruling that the constitutional issues raised were already settled by higher courts. The case was called at 09:30 hrs for ruling, but before delivering her decision, the magistrate allowed the defence to respond…
GAICO partnering with US company to establish white sugar refinery
Gaico Construction and General Services Inc. has partnered with United States–based sugar distributor Sucro Limited to develop a modern sugar refinery at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara, an investment expected to significantly boost the sector across the region. The new facility, to be operated under Demerara Sugar Refinery…
West Indies collapse from 153-4 to 205 all-out to give New Zealand upper hand
New Zealand’s patchwork fast-bowling attack delivered a strong show on the opening day of the second Test in Wellington, dismissing West Indies for 205 inside 75 overs at Basin Reserve. But the sight of Blair Tickner being stretchered off late in the afternoon with a suspected dislocated left shoulder took…
Essequibo Women complete Senior Inter-County double with Super Over win in T20 final
Essequibo created history on Tuesday, winning a thrilling T20 final of the Guyana Cricket Board/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Senior Women’s Inter-County competition, by defeating Berbice in a Super Over at the Lusignan Ground. Both teams were dismissed for 62, forcing a Super Over to decide the winner. In…
Over $130 million in cash, gold seized after SOCU operation in Bartica
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has reported that it seized over $130 million in cash and gold stemming from the attempted purchase of undeclared gold. The seizure was made during an operation in Bartica, Region Seven. According to a SOCU press release, a joint intelligence operation was conducted at…
