October 11, 2017

Effective October 13, 2017, aircraft operations will be interrupted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) to accommodate pertinent runaway works, the Airport announced this evening. “The Aerodrome will be closed from 18:00 h…

As Hindus prepare to observe Diwali on October 19, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is calling on persons to respect the sacred festival of lights. President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr Vindhya Vasini Persaud is asking promoters and…

A 19-year-old Canadian National, who was recently bused with almost four pounds of heroin stashed inside her suitcase at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown…

The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) in collaboration with Caribbean Electric Utility Service Corporation (CARILEC) has extended its assistance to the Caribbean territories affected by hurricane Irma. GPL’s Public Relations…

Three leading young Jamaican go-karters have been confirmed to compete for the first time at GT Motorsports later this month. Senna Summerbell, the son of Caribbean motor-racing ace, David Summerbell Jr., and compatriots Joshua Sigany…

By Devina Samaroo At a time when there are numerous opportunities to capitalise on huge global demand, the coconut industry is confronted with major challenges which are preventing the local sector from expanding. Coconut is the…

By Bibi Khatoon Relatives and friends of two elderly women who were murdered last week are calling on President David Granger to implement the death penalty against those found guilty of the murders. For those who gathered at the…

Attorney Amoura Giddings was sworn in as the new registrar of the Public Service Appellate Tribunal by President David Granger, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency. The Ministry said the appointment of Giddings,…

Three Albouystown residents were remanded to prison on Wednesday for the murders of Constance Fraser, 89, and Phylis Caesar, 77, who were found dead on October 3, 2017, at their South Road and Albert Street home in Georgetown.…

By Royan Abrams A West Coast Berbice man is in a critical condition at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after he suffered severe burns about his body following a fire that completely destroyed his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.…