October 14, 2016

The government has received a total of 18 Expressions of Interest in the establishment of an onshore oil and gas facility. Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, made the announcement at a press briefing today, at Cara Lodge,…

The National Assembly yesterday, adopted the National Youth Policy. The Motion to have the Policy adopted was brought to the House by Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry. According to Henry, the Policy is…

President David Granger, on Friday morning, met with officials from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), who are currently in Guyana on their first official visit since the country became a full member of the Bank in April, earlier this…

By Royan Abrams For over ten years, the Education Department of Region Six has been renting several buildings to house students from #36 Village Nursery and Primary Schools. However, this will no longer be the case as…

By Leroy Smith Former head of the Guyana Defence Force, Rear Admiral Gary Bess who is the Presidential Advisor on the Environment was appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the  latest mining pit accident, that claimed…

Confronted with bowling that was toothless at best and ragged at worst, Azhar Ali marched to 302 not out, becoming the fourth Pakistan player to score a Test triple hundred.   Azhar's marathon 469-ball knock anchored Pakistan's…

With a promise of new jobs for persons on the West Bank of Demerara, the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) today announced that preparations are underway for the commencement of rice cultivation at the Wales Estate. This…

By Leroy Smith The Police in ‘F’ Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent robbery and murder of a Brazilian national whose body was found on a dam, at Port Kaituma, Region One. The News Room was…

An exciting match is in the making as Tucber Park from New Amsterdam will clash with Rose Hall Town Bakewell in the long awaited final of the 2015 New Building Society Limited (NBS) sponsored 40-over second division cricket competition for…

West Indies A recorded a comprehensive 333-run over Sri Lanka A to win the second unofficial ‘Test’ in Pallekele and level the three-match series.   The hosts, chasing a mammoth 481, were skittled out for 147 after resuming the day on…