Lara to assist West Indies as Performance Mentor
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday announced that former West Indies Captain and batting legend, Brian Lara, has agreed to assist CWI as a Performance Mentor – working across all international Teams and with input into the West Indies…
Illegal electrical connection caused Norton Street fire – Fire Service
A fire that destroyed a Norton Street, Georgetown house was caused by an illegal electricity connection, the Guyana Fire Service said in a statement on Thursday.
“The Guyana Fire Service is warning citizens to desist from using illegal…
Caribbean needs more money – President Ali calls on banks to mobilise finances for development…
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
There are pressing developmental needs across the Caribbean but not enough money to meet those needs; as such, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on the region’s financial sector to…
PPP/C serious about transparency, developing Guyana for all citizens – Minister Bharrat
Coming under heavy criticism from the parliamentary opposition during the ongoing budget debate, the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has found itself defending its policies and programmes even as comparisons are regularly…
Two months later, siblings seeking assistance to rebuild after fire guts house
Keiasha Reid, 20, took up the responsibility for her younger siblings after their mother tragically died during childbirth in 2019.
Last year November, the siblings were faced with another tragedy - their house and everything inside was…
GBTI to finance US$20M Robb Street boutique hotel
The Guyana Americas Merchant Bank Inc. (GuyAm Bank) was the lead arranger of a US$10M loan for the 'Aiden by Best Western Hotel Development' project being constructed at Oronoque and Robb Streets, Georgetown.
This facility is being…
‘Hot Skull’ surrenders with gunshot injuries
Wanted man Oneil Benn known as 'Hot Skull' of Angoy's Avenue, New Amsterdam, surrendered to the Police on Wednesday night.
The News Room was informed that Benn turned himself in at the Central Police Station in the presence of a…
Stage set for opening rounds of West Indies Four-Day Championship
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday announced the match schedule and venues for the first two rounds of the West Indies Championship, the region’s First-class Four-Day red ball tournament, which will be played in Antigua and Grenada.…
National Gender Policy to be completed this year – Min. Persaud
The work that will follow the approval of the 2023 National Budget will make a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable citizens.
This sentiment was passionately expressed and validated by Minister of Human Services and Social…
Mixed Martial Arts Federation gains valuable support from Mohamed’s Enterprise
Ahead of competing at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championships in Serbia next month, the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMAF) has yet again received the support of Mohamed's Enterprise.
On…