January 2017

In addition to the stigma of this mental illness, the image that society often portrays of an “ideal” mother can add more strain on a mother who is not doing so well and may be feeling overwhelmed. Some women try to hide their distress…

Since its introduction, the Parking Meter System has been a cause for concern for Guyanese, given the added cost it brings, but apart from that the Opposition Chief Whip today informed the National Assembly that Value Added Tax (VAT) is…

By Royan Abrams The police in B Division are investigating an accident that left a motorcyclist in critical condition at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. The accident which left 25 year old Jermaine McLean of Tucber Park New…

By Treiston Joseph Bounty GCC and Pizza Hut GCC ran away with the top titles in the Bounty/Antonio’s Grill outdoor one day hockey tournament on Sunday at the National Stadium, Providence. There was simply no stopping the Pizza Hut GCC…

Gail Teixeira, Opposition Chief Whip, today moved a motion for the restoration of Zero-Rated items in the Value-Added Tax (Amendment of Schedules) Order No. 18 of 2016 since according to the Opposition; the imposition of these amendments is…

By Treiston Joseph Two of Guyana’s top ruggers, Patrick King and Avery Corbin, have pointed to financial constraints as the major bugbear ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens, set for April. News Room Sport caught up with the two players on…

By Leroy Smith Approximately six gunmen this afternoon (Monday, January 30, 2017) carried out a daring robbery at a Superbet shop in Pigeon Island, East Coast Demerara. The News Room managed to confirm that the men made off with more…

Several Bills were this afternoon (Monday, January 30, 2017) presented in the National Assembly including the controversial State Assets Recovery Bill or SARA Bill as it is popularly known. Attorney General, Basil Williams presented the…

The Police are investigating a robbery under arms committed at Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown, in the wee hours of Monday morning. A 25-year-old woman, Komattie Kissoon was robbed by four males, one armed with a handgun, at about…

By Mark Murray The issue of women's representation on the Board of Directors at Banks DIH Limited was questioned at the company’s 61st Annual General Meeting at Thirst Park at the weekend. During 2016, both Christopher Fernandes and…