The trial into the events surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Monday after an adjournment, with testimony from Rhonda Lam, who was the Presidential Candidate for the Citizenship Initiative at the time. Before Lam took the witness stand, the court was informed that one of the defendants,…
Guyanese woman honored in New York for excellence in human services
Guyanese born educator, Krystal Astwood was recently recognized at New York City’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDA). This historic event, hosted at Gracie Mansion by Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, honored outstanding nonprofits and public servants whose work uplifts vulnerable New Yorkers….
120-day schedule set to complete foundation works on Wales Gas-to-Shore project
Construction on the landmark Wales Gas-to-Shore Project has reached 68% completion, with contractors now working on an accelerated 120-day schedule to finish all foundation works by the end of the year. The development marks a pivotal phase for the multi-billion-dollar initiative, widely described as one of Guyana’s most transformative projects….
Two men jailed after guilty pleas in separate trafficking cases
Two men who pleaded guilty to possession of large quantities of illegal drugs for the purpose of trafficking were on Monday sentenced to terms of imprisonment and ordered to pay fines after separate appearances at magistrates’ courts in Georgetown and Sparendaam. Jason Bascom appeared before Magistrate Azore at the Georgetown…
Single mother receives new home through Core Housing Programme
After years of renting and moving between relatives, Ms. Colleen Benn and her three children, ages 13, 14, and 5, finally have a place to call their own. On Monday, she received the keys to her new home at Lust-en-Rust, West Bank Demerara, under the Ministry of Housing and…
Another blow to PNC/R, Wayne Maison walks away citing disrespect and favouritism
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has suffered another resignation, this time from Robert Wayne Maison, a longstanding party activist whose involvement dates back to the era of former leader Desmond Hoyte. Maison, who serves as the People’s Representative Councillor for Constituency Seven (Stabroek-Bourda) at the Georgetown Mayor and City…
PNCR Chairman Shurwayne Holder resigns amid growing internal discontent
Chairman of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Shurwayne Holder, has resigned from his post, becoming the latest senior figure to part ways with the party’s leadership. His departure comes just one day after former Executive Member Mervyn Williams announced his resignation, citing “unfortunate occurrences” within the party. Holder, who…
Zion Hickerson gets offer to join Juventus, BVB New York football academies
The multi-talented Guyanaese Zion Hickerson has caught the attention of two of the world’s most prestigious football clubs. The young athlete from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy has received offers to join the Juventus Academy New York and the BVB Academy New York. Hickerson, 10, showcased his skills at a…
Caribbean urged to seize opportunities as Africa’s biggest trade fair closes with $48.3B in deals
The curtains came down on the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, with organisers hailing the event as a record-breaking success that secured nearly US$50 billion in trade and investment deals. For the Caribbean, which has been deepening ties with Africa in recent years, the outcomes present…
Caribbean urged to seize opportunities as Africa’s biggest trade fair closes with $48.3B in deals
The curtains came down on the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, with organisers hailing the event as a record-breaking success that secured nearly US$50 billion in trade and investment deals. For the Caribbean, which has been deepening ties with Africa in recent years, the outcomes present…
