President David Granger along with his daughter, Han Granger-Gaskin attended Easter Sunday service at St. Matthew’s Parish church, Providence, East Bank of Demerara where he reminded the congregation that the most sacred Christian holiday is Easter. President David Granger speaks to the congregation of St. Matthew’s Parish Church [Ministry of the Presidency photo]“Easter is the…
From December of this year, passengers traveling between Georgetown and New York on American Airlines will no longer have to go through Miami, as the Airline plans to roll out a direct service between Georgetown and New York. In a letter to the Head of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, American Airlines’ International Government Affairs…
By Gabriella Chapman AMEL Sigourney Griffith was adjudged Miss Bartica Regatta 2019, outshining eight other beauties who were vying for the coveted title. The 18-year-old was crowned in the wee hours of Sunday morning following a night of five competitive segments. The nine delegates competed in opening dance and introduction, talent, swimsuit and evening gown
Guyana continues to be a constant face on the podium at the CARIFTA Track and Field Championships being staged in The Cayman Islands. The afternoon session of day two saw Chantoba Bright, Joanna Archer, Adriel Austin roping in more medals to push Guyana’s tally to three gold, two silver and two bronze. The evergreen Bright…
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo was this morning visited by two investigators of the Guyana Police Force, who sought a response from him in relation to statements that were made by him at a rally at Babu John, Berbice. Mr. Jagdeo was told that complaints were filed against some of the contents of his speech, especially…
— cautioned against heavy workload, excessive public engagements PRESIDENT David Granger has returned to Guyana, having completed his regime of radiotherapy in Cuba, however, his doctors have cautioned against a hectic workload. The President returned to Guyana last evening. In a statement on Saturday, Ambassador of Guyana to the Republic of Cuba, Halim Majeed, said
A mentally ill prisoner at the New Amsterdam prison Saturday caused a large amount of smoke at a main electrical panel when he reportedly bridged the electric wire at around 18:35hrs. Director of Prisons (ag) Gladwin Samuels in press statement revealed that Devon Griffith, who is serving 25 years for murder, was earlier removed from…
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today defended his party’s hiring of a US lobbying firm to represent the interest of the People’s Progressive Party in the United States. The lobbying firm, Mercury Public Affairs, is being paid just over $34 million for its work for the PPP. At his weekly press conference, Mr. Jagdeo told reporters…
– LTW Grand Opening set for Sunday THE long wait for one of the most anticipated time of the year for Lindeners is finally over with the arrival of Linden Town Week (LTW) 2019, and already the mining town has been transformed into a virtual cultural, colour-party arena. This season, the 10-day-long event, which is
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) says it will take legal action against non-compliant broadcasters. “The GNBA intends to take legal steps within the parameters of the law, against illegal broadcasters,” the agency said in a statement as it recognized compliant broadcasters for the year 2019. The GNBA pointed to the Broadcasting Act 2011, Section…
