October 21, 2023

Guyana is now the first country in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) to cultivate a bio-fortified rice variety (GRDB IICA 17), at preferential prices, providing a healthier option to the nation. This is according to Prime…

By Akeem Greene in Chile akeem@newsroom.gy Saturday was frustrating for Team Guyana at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, as all four athletes in action did not progress to the medal rounds. SWIMMING Raekwon Noel…

An “energized” electrical fan overheated and caused the early morning fire at St Magdalene Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice, on Saturday, resulting in the death of 58-year-old Sharon Austin. This is according to a press release from the…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cuba have taken a step to deepen their relation in the field of agriculture with emphasis being placed on developing the production of honey here, a mutual interest of both countries. This was made…

With Guyana’s fastest telecommunications network ENet in his corner, Superstock biker Matthew Vieira is supremely confident of emerging victorious in the highly anticipated ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions on November 5 at the South Dakota…

The Police in Berbice have re-arrested the fiancé of Ashmin Mahadeo, a 32-year-old woman who was shot in the neck on October 1, 2023, at her Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice house. Regional Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed that…

A fire at St. Magdalene Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice, early on Saturday claimed the life of 58-year-old Sharon Austin. She lived in the upper flat of a two-storey wooden house she shared with her daughter and grandchildren. Her…

England's World Cup defence is hanging by a thread after a horrible 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai. The world champions can still qualify for the semi-finals, but will likely have to win all five of their remaining group…

The leg-spin of Javed Leacock proved too good for Jamaica Scorpions, as he secured career-best figures of 4-43 to lead Barbados Pride to a 47-run win in their CG United Super50 Cup contest at the Frank Worrell Field in Trinidad and Tobago…

Inspired by the national and regional drive towards food security, local company - Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) – is looking to put into cultivation next month, 500 acres of corn and soya beans (250 acres of corn and 250 acres of soya).…