Daily Archives: March 19, 2021
Region Four continues to lead COVID-19 infections as country records 44 new cases from 768 tests
A total of 44 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Friday from 768 tests, taking Guyana’s overall number of confirmed...
‘Not in the business of satisfying or responding to egos’- President Ali on cricket matters
President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Friday said his government supports the proper functioning of sport bodies in the...
16–year–old charged with murder of Sophia boy; remanded to Juvenile Holding Centre
A 16-year-old male who was arrested one week ago, on March 12, 2021, was on Friday charged with murder. The...
Pregnant mother died from brain hemorrhage
Forty-year-old Beverly Bumbury, a mother of seven, who collapsed and died on her way to the hospital on Sunday last,...
Speaker’s T20 Cup starts April 3; 20 clubs to compete for lucrative prizes
Twenty cricket clubs in Guyana have been confirmed to compete in the inaugural Speaker’s T20 championship, set to bowl off...
March 29 is new date for Guyana Cricket Board election
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., on Friday afternoon announced March 29 as the new date for...
Education Ministry, Chinese Embassy launch Friendship Youth Leadership Development Award
The Ministry of Education and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Guyana signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Almost 200 reports made via 914 domestic violence hotline
Four months after being established, a total of 197 reports were made to the domestic violence toll-free hotline number –...
Guyana vaccinates 15, 524 against COVID-19 as immunization rollout continues
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Friday said that he is pleased with the interest citizens are showing in...
Six-month direct payment plan for pensioners introduced
A six-month direct payment plan has been introduced for pensioners who are unable to leave their homes and visit distribution...
Unlawful, irregular for Appellate Court to entertain APNU+AFC election petition appeal – Solicitor General
In a Notice of Motion filed on Friday to strike out the APNU+AFC Coalition appeal, in relation to Election Petition...
2022 Youth WC: CWI to undertake thorough regional bid process
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is undertaking a thorough regional bid process for Caribbean countries wanting to host the ICC Under-19...
