Local motor racing champion, Kristian Jeffrey, is nursing a gunshot injury to his right ear after being held at gunpoint and shot during a robbery in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The young racer told the Police that he was walking along with a friend to meet a taxi after leaving the Buju Banton…

…local content consultant THE strengthening of civil society at the local level to ensure is a key variable in ensuring the success of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Guyana has recently embarked upon. This the opinion of Local Content Consultant Oil and Gas and Mining in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Canada,

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has debunked claims in an online article, which reported he died on Tuesday morning following a vehicular accident “at the Toronto Mall” Monday night. The article, titled ‘Man knocked down by vehicle in Toronto identified as Guyanese cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul’, appeared on www.cbtvn.com. It claimed Chanderpaul was knocked down by a Honda Civic.…

Jamaican Reggae Superstar Buju Banton is urging the youths of Guyana to reject violence and turn to a life of more harmony. During his “I am legend” concert on Saturday night, Banton told the over 24,000 people gathered at the National Stadium that Guyana’s youths should not embrace violence. He said “years ago Guyana was…

–as Guyana celebrates 53rd Independence Anniversary SOME 5,000 youths from across Guyana celebrated the nation’s 53rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday through colourful presentations at a grand cultural display and flag-raising ceremony at the D’Urban Park. Many who gathered in the stands to witness for the packed show cheered upon the arrival of President David Granger

The Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service has been suspended until further notice. The service was on Monday suspended, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI). Terminal Manager Gale Culley-Greene explained that the Canawaima Ferry has been experiencing mechanical difficulties for some time and a decision was taken to have the vessel assessed and repaired. The Terminal…

The US Government, through its Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has extended Independence Anniversary Greetings to the Government and People of Guyana. In the statement, Mr. Pompeo reminded that the United States and Guyana have been friends and partners for decades. He said the US commends and encourages Guyana’s continued leadership on matters of regional…

– young people to benefit from window of opportunity WITH the production of oil and gas on the horizon, Guyana is poised for another transformative moment, President David Granger said in his Independence Day address, as he placed the country’s future in the hands of young people. “The commencement of petroleum production next year, and

Unlike the Bangladesh v Pakistan game in Cardiff – where the captains couldn’t even go out for the toss – there was a bit of action in Bristol. Just about. West Indies, after opting to field, got to bowl a total of 12.4 overs – in spells of 8.2, 1.1 and 3.1 – at Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock,…

With the opposition PPP still boycotting sittings of the National Assembly, the Government went ahead and approved the $3.4 Billion for the Guyana Elections Commission for the hosting of the next national elections in Guyana. Finance Minister Winston Jordan told the National Assembly this afternoon that the provision is not in anticipation of any ruling…