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Thursday, October 31, 2024

IPL 2020 likely to be played in the UAE between September and November

The 2020 edition of the IPL being played entirely in the UAE is now a distinct possibility, and ESPNcricinfo understands that the BCCI has...

Cashier fights off armed bandits during attempted robbery at La Grange supermarket

A male cashier on Saturday managed to fight off two armed bandits who invaded the New World Supermarket located at La Grange, West Bank...

Guyanese mechanic busted while smuggling garlic into Brazil

A 47-year-old Guyanese mechanic has been arrested in Brazil after he was caught smuggling garlic from Guyana in the wee hours of Friday. According to...

Essequibo Coast man stabbed by wife during drinking spree

A man is now hospitalised after he was on Saturday evening stabbed by his wife at their Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, Region Two...

9 new COVID-19 cases confirmed

Guyana has recorded nine new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases up to 336. This was revealed in the...

Caribbean judicial systems plagued with backlogged cases

The judicial system throughout the region has been overwhelmed by a significant number of backlogged cases, which are waiting to be heard in the...

The oil-and-gas situation in Guyana goes from bad to worse

By David Blackmon (Senior Contributor, Forbes) As I wrote earlier this month, the future of the nascent oil and gas industry in the South American...

BoG report signals economic crisis

… projects rising unemployment, reduced export earnings for Guyana While the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) artificially prolongs its time in office,...

“We still are the guardians of Guyana’s patrimony” – Chief of Staff tells soldiers

Chie of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Godfrey Bess, has reminded soldiers that they are the "guardians" of Guyana patrimony and...

7 new COVID-19 cases, recoveries

The Public Health Ministry has reported seven new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases upto 327. This was indicated in the...

Recent Articles

Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden

See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service: A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...

Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on

      The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.   General...

Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge

Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...

Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....

      Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...

Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav

As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...

Diwali Messages

Peoples Progressive Party  The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...

Brutus’ case does not make entire police force bad – Jagdeo

  Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus’ implications in financial crimes cannot be used to paint the entire Guyana Police Force (GPF) as bad, says...

Govt to clamp down on companies rotating foreign workers to avoid taxes

    The Government is beginning to clamp down on companies which are rotating foreign workers to avoid remitting taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Vice...

Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon permitted as Parliamentary Secretaries – CCJ

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today (Wednesday, October 30) delivered a ruling which determined that Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon are permitted to...

Berbice man remanded for raping 9-Y-O girl

A 27-year-old man was today remanded to prison for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl. The court heard that the girl had fallen unconscious and had...