September 2, 2021

A 40-year-old cook identified as Ricky ‘Swank’ Persaud, was killed during an accident with an excavator at Big Hope Backdam in Waini River. Police Headquarters reported that Persaud of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast was employed with a…

A post mortem examination conducted on the body of 39-year-old Shawn ‘Dexter’ Albert, a pastry driver, found that he died as a result of hemorrhage and shock due to gunshot injuries. The autopsy, which was done on Thursday by government…

The right side tyre of an Air Services Limited registered aircraft 8R-BKP was punctured during landing at the Port Kaituma Airstrip on Thursday. Police said twelve passengers and cargo were aboard the aircraft when the incident occurred…

Eight more persons who tested positive for COVID-19 have died, the Ministry of Health reported on Thursday; seven of them died on Wednesday and the eighth died on Tuesday. This takes the total number of deaths since March 2020 to 632;…

Veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo believes Sherfane Rutherford can be a precious asset to West Indies cricket and has urged authorities not to allow the dashing left-hander to become lost to the region. The 23-year-old Rutherford played…

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, says the government plans to transform the town of New Amsterdam into a city. Minister Todd made the announcement on Wednesday during his address at the township’s…

The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) arrested on Thursday arrested one person following the discovery of 152 lbs of local and foreign cannabis hidden in three barrels. The drugs were found at Lot 42 Norton Street in Georgetown. CANU in…

By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy As part of plans to reduce existing unfairness in the local education sector, increased focus has been placed on ensuring that children in indigenous villages and migrant children can be taught…

Hallmark and C&L Construction Inc have stepped up to sponsor the first tournament in several months at the Lusignan Golf Club scheduled for this Saturday at 12.30h. A prolonged rainy season had caused massive flooding at the course…

Guyana set a record on Wednesday by administering 5, 240 COVID-19 jabs in one day, according to the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, who revealed that the total includes children and adults who received first and second doses. As it…