Hope is fading among regional leaders when it comes to the full implementation of all elements of the CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME). Some CARICOM leaders believe the realization of the CSME’s full potential will not be accomplished in the foreseeable future. That is the contention of Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines,…
Guyana is participating in Gazprom’s international social children’s program – Football For Friendship (F4F) – which officially opened in Moscow, Russia, on June 9 with a colourful parade of the flags and nations at Spartak Football Academy. The event, being held from June 8-15, will also see participants attending the opening ceremony and match of…
The Golden State Warriors earned their third NBA title in four seasons after completing a comprehensive 4-0 series win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coach Steve Kerr described the triumph as “the hardest so far” but his Warriors side routed the Cavs 108-84 to prevail in the fourth consecutive finals meeting between the teams. Stephen Curry…
Former Minister of Finance under the last PPP Civic Government, Ashni Singh and Former Privatisation Unit and NICIL Head, Winston Brassington were today hit with another charge of misconduct in public office. The two former officials were not in Court for the reading of the new charge. However, the SOCU Prosecutor admitted to the Court…
Devendra Bishoo valued his contribution of 40 in a 102-run stand with centurion Shane Dowrich “very highly” but he was most pleased with the fire shown by the fast bowlers. Sri Lanka were struggling at 31-3 at stumps, after West Indies moved from their overnight 246-6 to 414-8 declared. Bishoo blunted 32 deliveries in the final hour on…
Local Police have arrested a Guyanese man, who they are convinced is the leader of the high seas pirate gang that carried out the deadly attack on Guyanese fishermen in neighbouring Suriname. The man has been identified as Primanauth Persaud aka “Sinbad”. Police sources say his name has been repeatedly mentioned in Guyana and Suriname…
Guyana’s Men’s National Football Team, the Golden Jaguars, will warm up for the CONCACAF Nations League qualifiers later this year with an intensive “train and play” trip to Brazil in August. The national squad encampment will involve extensive training in Rio de Janeiro and friendly matches against local teams. The encampment kick starts a busy…
A Port Kaituma man appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today where he was slapped with a charge of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl. It is alleged that the man fondled the girl’s breast and sucked on her neck. The accused, Fernand Hernandez, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate, Sherdel Issacs-Marcus alongside his…
Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly killed his wife and stabbed his daughter to death this morning at their Lot 1078 Glasgow Housing Scheme, New Amsterdam Berbice home. The wife has so far been identified as Cameel. Her body was found with a slit to the throat in a hammock underneath…
A Soesdyke woman faced multiple charges in Court today for escape from legal custody, possession of marijuana and sale of alcohol without a license. Thirty-eight year old, Shanaz Mohammed of Back Road Soesdyke appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, before Acting Chief Magistrate, Sherdel Issacs and entered a plea of not guilty to the offenses.…
