European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Luca Pierantoni, on Thursday night said the EU’s relationship with Guyana is rooted in decades of partnership and not driven solely by the country’s booming oil and gas sector. Speaking at a Europe Day reception held at Herdmanston Lodge, Ambassador Pierantoni stressed that the European…
New apiculture project launched in Region Nine
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Thursday, traveled to Region Nine to launch a new apiculture project, aimed at expanding income opportunities for residents while strengthening Guyana’s growing honey industry. The project, which forms part of a commitment made by H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, was launched in the villages of…
BCCI pulls up IPL teams and owners for misconduct, protocol breaches
In a rare move, the BCCI has issued a strongly worded advisory pulling up IPL franchises for several violations concerning conduct, team discipline and security protocol. In a seven-page advisory sent on Thursday to all 10 teams, the BCCI said the breaches cited could potentially “cause significant reputational harm” to the IPL,…
Student facing expulsion, teacher on administrative leave after two injured in secondary school attack
See below the full statement from the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education has launched an immediate investigation into an incident which occurred earlier today at the Tuschen Secondary School, leaving two students injured. The injured boys were promptly transported to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, where they were…
Police officer among four testify as murder trial of Henry cousins begins
A female police officer was among four individuals who testified on Thursday during the commencement of the trial into the murders of Joel Henry and Isaiah Henry. Anil Sancharra, known as “Dan Pole” and “Rasta,” of D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, and Vinod Gopaul, nicknamed “Magga,” of Yakusari, Black Bush…
PM Phillips says Guyana and EU partnership critical amid global uncertainty
Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phliips on Thursday night reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the European Union, describing international cooperation as essential in an increasingly uncertain and multipolar world. Delivering remarks at a Europe Day reception hosted by the EU delegation at Herdmanston Lodge, Phillips said Guyana is…
Appeal Court overturns decision on financial assurance dispute, rules in favour of ExxonMobil, EPA
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), overturning a 2023 High Court judgment delivered by Justice Sandil Kissoon concerning financial assurance requirements under ExxonMobil’s offshore petroleum environmental permit. In the earlier decision, the High Court ruling had found that…
New state-of-the-art building planned for Central Passport office
Plans are underway for the construction of a new modern building to house the Central Immigration and Passport Office, as authorities move to expand services and improve comfort for the growing number of persons accessing the facility. During an exclusive interview with the News Room on Thursday, Deputy Chief Immigration…
Elderly couple beaten by Spanish-speaking intruder at Lusignan home
A 70-year-old man and his wife is recovering from injuries after they were allegedly beaten by a foreign national, who they discovered in their Lusignan, East Coast Demerara yard early last Saturday. Lakeram Bridgemohan, 70, and his wife, Sandra Bridgemohan, 63, were attacked around 06:30 hrs on May 2 after…
GCC beat Noor Cricket Youth Club of Canada
Noor Cricket Youth Club (NCYC) of Canada began their Under-19 tour of Guyana on Wednesday, losing to hosts Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) in a T20 match. Batting first after winning the toss, NCYC found the going tough, managing 56-8 from the allotted 20 overs. Opener Jatan Mehta was the lone…
