Two men, 49-year-old Brian Manoharlall and 32-year-old Asham Sultan, died on Tuesday following a tragic accident along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Police headquarters said Manoharlall, a resident of Agricola, East Bank Demerara, had been on the roadway attending to motor lorry GAG 3120 at around 15:15 hrs Tuesday. The vehicle was…
West Ruimveldt, St. Stanislaus record big wins in schoolboys segment of President’s Futsal Championship
The schoolboys segment of the President’s Futsal Championship got underway on Tuesday with West Ruimveldt and St. Stanislaus recording big wins at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Joining them as winners on the opening day were Brickdam Secondary and Dolphin Secondary. Match One: Brickdam came from two goals down to…
Exxon boosts forecast, aims for US$25 billion earnings growth by 2030
(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil is targeting $25 billion in earnings growth from 2024 to 2030 and will increase oil and gas production, the top U.S. oil producer said on Tuesday as it leans on profitable assets in Guyana and the Permian Basin. Exxon also announced that Chief Financial Officer Kathy…
Side strain forces Chanderpaul out of second Test against New Zealand
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced that opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul has been ruled out of the second Test between the West Indies and New Zealand due to a side strain. “Chanderpaul suffered the injury while playing a shot in the nets on Tuesday,” CWI said. “The left-handed batter is…
GBTI expands ATM network with new location at Royal Orchid Mall
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) proudly announces the launch of its newest Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Royal Orchid Mall, marking a major milestone as the bank’s 20th ATM location across Guyana. Strategically placed to serve residents, businesses, and visitors in Georgetown, East Bank, Ruimveldt,…
GPL CEO promises stable electricity for Christmas season
Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc., Kesh Nandlall, has given the assurance of a reliable electricity supply throughout the Christmas holidays, noting that the company is in a strong position to meet seasonal demand. Nandlall explained that GPL has been carrying out extensive maintenance across…
Berbice man found guilty of raping 5-Y-O boy
A Berbice resident was found guilty of rape of a 5-year-old boy when he appeared at the Berbice High Court on Monday before Justice Sandil Kissoon. Sanjay Peters, 29, residing at 127 Williamsburg Corentyne, was accused of sexually assaulting the child on two separate occasions, specifically on July 1 and…
G/Town markets open hours revised for Christmas shopping
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Monday said that the opening hours for the city markets will be revised to allow for Christmas shopping. During a Georgetown Mayor and City Council meeting, the Mayor said the revised hours will be from 7:00hrs until 19:00hrs from December 10 to December 23. On…
PNCR Reg. 2 Chairman resigns
Prince Holder, the Region Two Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and father of former Parliamentarian Shurwayne Holder, has resigned from the party. In a letter to the party’s General Secretary of the party, Holder wrote: “As you are aware, I have served loyally in this capacity for…
Six weeks to correct licence violations – President Ali warns drivers
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday issued a firm warning to drivers who obtained driver licences through irregular means will have six weeks to surrender themselves or face prosecution, licence suspension, and public exposure. Speaking at the Guyana Police Force’s Traditional Christmas Breakfast, President Ali revealed that a new technology-driven…
