January 2017

A recently formed body; “the Movement Against Parking Meters” which includes business persons, public servants and other affected citizens in Georgetown is picking up steam as it plans to protest the parking meter project. According to…

By Royan Abrams The Police in 'B' Division are investigating a serious accident that occurred this afternoon (Tuesday, January 31, 2017) on the Public Road at Welfare East Canje, Berbice. The driver of the motor car PKK 8119 has been…

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) on Tuesday says it will not charge the 14 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on airport security fees nor will it increase the current car park fees by 14%, effective Wednesday, February…

The police and army are joining their resources as they seek to get to the bottom of a rape allegation made against three ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), placing the body in a very embarrassing position. The News Room on Tuesday…

Steps are being made by the administration to have a more robust programme for the testing of local athletes, who may be using performance enhancing drugs. Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, said that once Guyana adopts anti-doping laws,…

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards in light of concerns raised is assuring that used and new tyres are subjected to strict and detailed checks by the Standards Compliance Department before it is approved. Inspector attached to the…

Digicel Guyana will on February 14 be celebrating its 10th Anniversary here and in the lead up to this milestone, the company has planned to give back in a massive way. The giving back began today (Tuesday, January 31, 2017) to St. John…

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards remains optimistic about becoming the body that could enforce the soon to be updated building codes. As such, GNBS is hoping to wrap up its two-year review and consultation on the issue.…

By Leroy Smith A policeman was killed last night (Monday, January 30, 2017) after the boat in which he was travelling sank in the Ekereku river in Region 7. The News Room has been informed that the police, Corporal, Bartholomew…

By Treiston Joseph The Under-23 action in the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) League over the weekend was exciting with some close encounters. The Eagles’ Under-23 squad pulled off a close 87-85 win against a resilient…