India batter Tilak Varma produced an innings of thrilling acceleration to record his first Indian Premier League century and earn Mumbai Indians a crucial and commanding win over Gujarat Titans. Left-hander Tilak, who came in at 44-3 in the sixth over, had only 19 runs from his first 22 deliveries…
BYD Guyana Unveils New City Showroom on Camp Street
GT Automotive Inc., the official distributor of BYD in Guyana, on Saturday evening unveiled its new BYD city showroom at 220 Camp Street, Georgetown, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the world’s number one electric vehicle brand locally. GT Automotive is a joint venture between ATL Automotive, the…
‘Citizens want to be heard’ – Ally says as hundreds of issues resolved through new app
Over 460 issues raised through the Citizens Connect App launched by the Government of Guyana were resolved and Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, said the government remains committed to improving services. Ally a guest on the Starting Point Podcast at the weekend when he disclosed…
Another 2,000 agreements of sale signed- Croal
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has announced significant progress in the processing of land ownership documents, revealing that more than 2,000 agreements of sale were signed within the past three months. “Over the past three months over 2,000 agreement of sale were signed. “That means therefore we are working also…
Gas station bombing: Mastermind again tells Court he acted alone
Venezuelan national, Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo, the alleged mastermind behind the deadly explosion at the Mobil gas station, reiterated that he acted alone and urged the Court to free the other individuals on trial. He expressed these sentiments on Monday when case was called before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty…
Scanners for self-declarations part of upgrades for CJIA – President
Scanners that will allow travellers to self-declare at customs checkpoints will soon be installed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), a move Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, says will make the facility more efficient. However, the President said the self-declaration system will carry strict penalties for anyone caught misusing…
Soesdyke construction worker, 28, fatally stabbed
Curtis Bengochea, 28, a construction worker of Eight Street, Ivan Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, was fatally stabbed on Saturday following an argument with another man. In a release, Police Headquarters said ranks are investigating the alleged murder which occurred on Saturday at First Street, Ivan Road, Soesdyke, East Bank…
Firearms, ammo seized after East Coast operations
Police ranks seized firearms and ammunition in two separate operations conducted along the East Coast Demerara corridor on Sunday. In one release, Police Headquarters said ammunition and a suspected air rifle were found on Sunday between 22:30hrs and 23:00hrs, during an intelligence-led operation conducted at Hope Estate, East Coast Demerara….
Suspect arrested after Golden Grove fisherman fatally stabbed
Elton Lilly, a 55-year-old fisherman of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was allegedly murdered on Sunday, and the 49-year-old suspect has been arrested. In a release, Police Headquarters said the alleged murder occurred on Sunday at about 23:05 hours. Preliminary investigations revealed that Lilly and the suspect, who are known to…
Sergeant arrested amid Police probe into firearms, ammo missing from Cove and John station
Seven firearms and 68 rounds of ammunition are missing from the Cove and John Police Station, East Coast Demerara, and a Sergeant has been arrested as investigations into the matter continue. See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force is investigating the discovery of…
