July 2019

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Michael Gough of England and Joel Wilson of the West Indies in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for the season 2019-20 following the annual review and selection process. Gough and…

The fifth annual Youth Parliament was officially launched on Monday and will run from August 9th to the 17th. The Youth Parliament sees the participation of secondary and university students debating a number of topics of national…

Police have issued a wanted bulletin for a 32-year-old former member of the Guyana Police Force, in connection with the murder of Kurt Anthony Duncan who was shot and killed at Seeta’s Bar, Station Street, Kitty Georgetown. Keon David…

Guyana is putting arrangements in place to ensure the smooth sale of the country’s share of crude oil when production begins in the first quarter of next year, Dr Mark Bynoe, Director of the Department of Energy said Monday. Liza…

The new chairman of the country’s elections body, Justice (retired) Claudette Singh, says she will carry out her functions according to the law and constitution and “nothing else.” “I am endeavouring to have free, fair and transparent…

The country’s Department of Energy Monday said it was “substantially unclear” about the deal between Qatar’s national oil and gas firm and French company Total, a partner in the Orinduik oil block offshore Guyana. It was reported that…

Test cricket is for the fans! It’s gripping! It’s ’s nail biting! It’s also detailed, enthralling and thrilling. It’s five days of hard “blood, sweat and sometimes tear”, it’s the ultimate TEST! And that’s what makes it the favourite…

By Isanella Patoir The man who was shot dead during a scuffle at the Seeta’s Bar early Monday was a father of six children, ages 1 to 13 years old. His relatives told the News Room that he worked hard to provide for his family.…

- Qatar Petroleum is further expanding its international reach as it has signed a deal with Total for a share of rights in two blocks offshore Guyana. The Qatari national oil and gas firm will take hold of 40% of Total’s existing 25%…

As a result of misinformation being pedalled about the ongoing House to House registration exercise, Enumerators employed by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are facing various challenges to get their work done. According to the…