Following Wednesday’s court ruling in which Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George-Wiltshire ruled that the ongoing House-to-House Registration being undertaken by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is within the confines of the Constitution, and is therefore legal,the Opposition Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) says that it will not contest the decision of the court. “In the circumstances,

Two Queens College students tied for the country’s top spot in this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Michael Bhopaul and Leonardo Gobin both wrote eight units and secured eight grade ones. The other top students are Diego Barnett from Queens College with seven grade ones and two grade twos and Zane Ramator, also from…

On the same day that he was celebrating his 66th birthday, a U.S national found himself being arrested after being busted with cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan Airport. According to sources, Roderick Andrew Chase was preparing to board a New York-bound Caribbean Airlines flight when he was nabbed with the cocaine in the sole of…

A 66-year-old man was arrested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Tuesday after he was found with a quantity of cocaine in his shoes. According to reports, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 the US-bound suspect, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the day he was arrested, was preparing to board a Caribbean Airlines

There has been significant positive feedback to President David Granger’s promise earlier this month that his Government will restore free education using revenues from the oil and gas industry. However, Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Gerry Gouveia does not support this investment. He believes those who can afford to pay for their education…

There has been another oil discovery offshore Guyana, but this time, the discovery has been made in the Orinduik block by the Tullow Oil company.  Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe made the announcement this morning. The drilling in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana has discovered oil in commercial quantities, according to…

Dear Editor, I AM writing in response to the article titled, “All are involved, AG, GTUC urge end to political stalemate”. Of course, “All are involved”, meaning both the political opposition and the government, more so the PPP/C opposition, given the fact that it has been their orchestration of the treachery of the NCM, and

The next head coach of the senior India men’s team is expected to be chosen on Friday from a shortlist of six: the incumbent, Ravi Shastri, as well as Tom Moody, Mike Hesson, Phil Simmons, Lalchand Rajput and Robin Singh. The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee, headed by Kapil Dev, will convene in Mumbai to conduct the interviews before making their decision. Hesson will…

There has been another oil discovery offshore Guyana, but this time, the discovery has been made in the Orinduik block by the Tullow Oil company.  Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe made the announcement this morning. The drilling in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana has discovered oil in commercial quantities, according to…

— APNU general secretary says coalition to contest upcoming elections as one THE A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) are currently discussing the pending revision of the Cummingsburg Accord – the February 14 agreement that brought them together ahead of the 2015 General and Regional Elections. APNU General Secretary,