Gov’t calls for int’l action to stop Amazon Forest fires
The Government of Guyana has expressed deep concern over the burning of the Amazon rainforest in neighbouring Brazil and is calling for international action to tackle this “crisis.”
“Forest has no borders,” Minister of Natural Resources,…
Ashes: Australia swell lead after England capitulate
England's hopes of regaining the Ashes look all but over after they were bowled out for 67 by Australia on the second day of the third Test at Headingley.
The home side were skittled for their lowest Ashes total since 1948 before…
Chess champion Drayton to represent Guyana in Barbados and St. Lucia
Guyana’s national Chess champion, Anthony Drayton, is scheduled to represent the country in two major Chess tournaments this month, courtesy his employer, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT).
Drayton will attend the…
Wakenaam road repair works 50% completed
Repair works to the Wakenaam road is 50% completed, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has reported.
During the month of June, Minister David Patterson visited the island and pledged to mobilize a team from the Ministry’s Special…
Deputy airport chief charged with sexual assault
Andre Kellman, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) was on Friday charged for sexual assault of an airport employee by kissing her without consent.
Kellman, 54, of Craig Street, Campbellville,…
ExxonMobil says committed to safety in the oil industry
ExxonMobil Guyana hosted a workshop on Thursday to demonstrate its commitment to the values of safety management in the oil and gas industry.
The Contractor Safety Management Workshop targeted contractors within all aspects of the…
Tucber Park CC concludes historic cricket camp in New Amsterdam
Tucber Park Cricket Club (TPCC) recently completed what was the first official cricket camp to be held in the New Amsterdam area.
The camp, which lasted five days, saw participants involved in matches on the final day, showcasing and…
Guyanese players tested at CAREBACO Open International
The CAREBACO Open International quarter-finals were played on Thursday evening at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium in Barbados with the Guyanese players enduring a tough test against their counterparts.
However, national champion…
Prison inmate sets mattress on fire
An inmate at the Security Block of the New Amsterdam prison on Thursday evening set his mattress alight.
According to Director of Prisons (ag), Gladwin Samuels, the fire which was set around 19:15 hours by Delon Boucher was quickly…
Hercules Basketball Academy hits Bartica this weekend
The second annual Hercules Basketball Academy will hit Bartica this weekend, catering for youth between ages six and 18.
A collaborative effort of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation and Plaisance Guardians, the event which takes…