A new wedding and cultural showcase is set to debut in Guyana with ambitions of transforming the local wedding industry, supporting young creatives, and positioning the country as a destination wedding hotspot in the Caribbean. Speaking at the media launch of the inaugural Land of Many Loves event, co-founder of…
New Zealander Finn Allen hit a brutal 47-ball century to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals and boost his side’s unlikely push towards the Indian Premier League play-offs. By hitting the winning runs with a six, Allen finished exactly 100 not out as KKR completed a…
Hundreds of already processed passports are piling up at Immigration offices across the country, with officials warning that applicants are failing to return to collect their documents. Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen Telford said the backlog has reached concerning levels, despite continued applications from citizens. “Currently we have hundreds of…
Renowned international lawyer Paul Reichler delivered a forceful closing argument on Friday before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Venezuela of failing to provide evidence in its long-running border dispute with Guyana and relying instead on what he described as “passionate rhetoric” and historical narrative. The case concerns the…
Local physiotherapists are considering the creation of a Guyana Strength and Conditioning Association following their recent participation in the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association’s Accredited Strength and Conditioning Trainer programme. Physiotherapist Jana Edghill said the proposed association aims to bring together professionals and individuals interested in improving athletic performance…
The penultimate night of action in the inaugural Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament continued to serve up absorbing play with Kuru Kururu and Grove turning back the challenges of their opponents to contest the final on Saturday night (May 9) at the Eccles EE Ground….
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) of the Guyana Police Force has launched a series of investigations into separate incidents involving members of the Force, including allegations of misconduct, assault, and the discovery of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation. The OPR has commenced an investigation into an incident which occurred…
Demerara Bank Limited is now required to file its defence in the bank account closure case brought by candidates of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party. On Thursday, the Full Court, by majority ruling, dismissed the Bank’s appeal against an earlier High Court decision that refused to strike…
Guyanese applying for passports will soon be required to complete their applications online and book appointments before visiting a passport office under a new digital system set to be launched by the Central Immigration and Passport department. During an exclusive interview with the News Room, Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen…
The heavy-duty truck parking facility in Golden Grove along the East Bank of Demerara will be operational by October. Phase one of the project will soon be complete, allowing work for phase two to begin by the end of May. When completed, the facility is expected to accommodate more than…
