January 25, 2022

By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy President Irfaan Ali has signalled that Budget 2022 will see a reduction in personal income tax and reduced taxes in other areas along with a heap of measures to cushion rising food prices; there will…

Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 1, 148 with ten additional deaths recorded between January 22 and 25. With these latest deaths, a total of 93 persons have died for January thus far. Three of the persons who died were…

Following a multi-million dollar robbery in Rose Hall, Corentyne Berbice on Monday, the Police Commander is urging persons transporting large sums of cash to contact the police to escort them “free of cost.” Commander Boodnarine Persaud…

See below full statement issued by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU): The APNU today held its first EXCO meeting of 2022. Present at the meeting were Mr. David Granger, Chair of the APNU, Mr. Joseph Harmon, MP and General Secretary…

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout of children between the ages of 12 and 17 continues to lag despite a daily increase in infections. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony urged parents to get their children vaccinated especially now that…

By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Guyana and West Indies fast bowler Ronsford Beaton can resume bowling in international cricket after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved his remodelled action for a second time. Beaton…

Existing for decades as a safe space for citizens seeking leisure and relaxation, the popular Joe Vieira Park at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara, will soon be transformed into a modern recreation space, an enhancement that could cost the…

West Indies Women opened their tour on winning note when they defeated South Africa Women XI by 53 runs in a practice match at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The South Africa XI were bowled out for 149 to give West Indies…

By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy The largest batch of trained teachers - some 843 individuals - graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) only a few days ago. And among the graduates are three young men -…

Following discussions that started a week ago, news broke on Monday that former President David Granger will resign by the end of this week as Chairman of the coalition of opposition parties – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). The…