Jonathan Shambach Rampersaud. Make a mental note of that name; it could be one you’re shouting exuberantly about in a cricket match at Providence. This 16-year-old could be a standout in years to come, as there is unquestionable talent, and an unwavering dedication to perfect the art of being a genuine all-rounder. However, on this…
A 23-year-old man who was on remand at the Lusignan prison escaped from the facility early this morning, triggering a search by the Police and Prison authorities along the East Coast of Demerara. The prisoner, Leroy Graham, was remanded to the Lusignan jailhouse on the 20th August on an armed robbery charge. He escaped at…
-Minister Benn says recent death of inmates ‘regrettable’ -140 prisoners infected with COVID-19, 80 transferred to Madewini By Navendra Seoraj JUST days after an unrest which resulted in the death of two prisoners, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has announced that government will be building a new, modern detention facility to house inmates of…
The Ministry of Health has revealed another COVID-19 death Tuesday night, taking the overall death toll to 69. The latest victim is a 25-year-old male from Region Four who died at around 21:00h while receiving care at a medical facility. The Ministry did not reveal any further details of the victim and it is unknown…
President Irfaan Ali made a statement to the United Nations today on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, calling for the global community to ensure more resources are made available to tackle the impact of COVID-19. The President said “we must do everything we can to fulfill our obligations to the peoples of…
– as have public schools, with North Georgetown, Stella Maris proving they’re the best of the lot By Tamica Garnett WITH the males putting up quite a fight this year, small wonder it is that Samuel Barkoye of North Georgetown Primary and Rovin Lall of Stella Maris Primary were among the top performers at the…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of dredge owner Kerwin Schultz. Police Headquarters in a statement said Schultz, 41, of Baramita, North West District was involved in an accident at the Polvotario Backdam on the Venezuelan border. According to reports, at about 10:00h on Sunday, Schultz and two of his employees were on…
Declaring the 2020 national budget as deceptive, APNU+AFC Member of Parliament Roysdale Forde today lambasted the budget as having everything for the private sector and nothing for the ordinary man. “Mr. Speaker, the APNU+ AFC is pro people. We are not anti-Private Sector, we are pro- people. But when we look at the range of…
— Ambassador Canto urges Guyana not to solely depend on oil, shift to renewable energy GUYANA has already raked in US$150 million through its fledgling oil and gas sector and this figure is expected to grow tremendously in the coming years. This wealth that would be generated from oil and gas sector should reach…
Guyana on Sunday recorded the country’s 65th COVID-19 death. The latest fatality is a 51 -year-old man from Demerara/Mahaica, Region Four who died while receiving care at a medical facility, the Ministry of Health revealed. Additionally, a total of 101 new COVID-19 cases were recorded from 179 tests, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…
