September 5, 2024

By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy   Guyana's Golden Jaguars suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of Suriname in their opening League A match of the Concacaf Nations League at the National Track and Field Facility, West…

The sugar industry faced significant challenges last year due to prolonged dry weather, leading to a dramatic 60.4% contraction in the sector, according to the 2024 mid-year report. In response to this downturn, the Guyana Sugar…

The Yarrowkabra Secondary School was officially commissioned on Thursday. The idea for the school was conceived to achieve universal secondary education in Guyana. Completed in 2023 after construction began in 2020, the school was…

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured citizens that recent revelations that the government intends to amend Guyana’s cybercrime laws are not aimed at curbing free speech. Instead, Jagdeo emphasized that these changes are…

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo opened his weekly press conference on Thursday by addressing allegations of corruption leveled against his administration. Jagdeo in countering the accusations pointed out that the claims are largely…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has thanked Graeme West for his 12 years of service to the organisation and to West Indies teams. West joined CWI on June 1, 2012, as the Head Coach of the High Performance Centre at Cave Hill, Barbados, and…

Construction of the new Demerara Harbour Crossing is advancing despite encountering challenges related to East Bank Demerara residents and utility relocations. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, reported that the…

Dozens of disgruntled New Amsterdam market vendors took to the streets in protest against a recent rate increase implemented by the New Amsterdam Town Council. The vendors argue that the council’s decision fails to consider their…

In a bid to address the pressing needs of vulnerable communities across the country, Recover Guyana hosted a highly successful fundraiser last Saturday, aimed at raising funds for its ambitious 'green hamper' initiative. The event, held…

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after…