Daily Archives: January 21, 2025
‘Fat Boy’ jailed for two years for stealing firearms from Radar Security
Carlton Damion Singh called ‘Fat Boy’, a taxi driver from Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, was sentenced to two years imprisonment after...
Health and education: From washrooms to 3-month supply of medication, gov’t agrees to minimum standards
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy The government Tuesday agreed to establish minimum standards for the delivery of healthcare and education nationwide,...
Miner injured during shooting incident in Lethem
A 23-year-old miner is hospitalised with gunshot wounds at the Lethem Hospital following a shooting incident on Monday night. Dornell...
Mining sector workforce to be boosted after agreement inked with GMIN
The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Mining School and Technical Training Centre, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
ILT20: Pooran and Shepherd tee off in MI Emirates win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a...
Taxi driver arrested in house lot scam
David Singh, a 39-year-old taxi driver of Lot 1246 Eccles New Scheme, East Bank Demerara was recently arrested by the...
CCJ dismisses appeal in Harbour Bridge collision case
On 19 December 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an application for special leave to appeal a decision...
Man, 27, granted $300,000 bail for discharging illegal firearm
Akeem Thompson, a 27-year-old resident of Lamaha Park, Georgetown, was granted $300,000 bail after being charged with several firearm-related offences....
Former Manchester United player Mason Greenwood to play for Jamaica
Mason Greenwood has changed his international allegiance from England to Jamaica. The decision comes after the Football Association (FA) made...
$35.7M reconstructed Providence Nursery School commissioned
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand recently commissioned the newly reconstructed Providence Nursery School at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, a significant...
Chess Club launched at Pegasus Hotel; GCF head highlights opportunities for growth
Press Release from the Guyana Chess Federation In a historic move to promote chess in Guyana, the Pegasus Hotel Guyana...
Children’s Mashramani competition kick starts in Georgetown
The Department of Education – Georgetown Monday officially launched the Children’s Mashramani Competition at the National Cultural Centre. This event,...
