Gov’t refuses conditions to call off strike
By Devina Samaroo
The Ministry of Education Wednesday afternoon turned down a proposal made by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) in exchange for the calling off of a countrywide strike, according to Union President, Mark Lyte.
The…
‘Whistle’ charged with robberies, assaulting cops
As a result of a gunshot wound to his thigh, former murder accused, Leon Duncan was on Wednesday lifted into the courtroom of Magistrate Judy Latchman to answer charges of robbery among others.
Duncan, known as "Whistle" or "World Boss,”…
Molodovan Chess GM pays courtesy call on Sport Director
Plans for the creation of a National Chess Strategy were discussed on Wednesday when Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) officials paid a courtesy call on Director of Sport, Christopher Jones.
The GCF executives were accompanied by Molodovan…
Ruggers lose 86-7 to Paraguay
Guyana suffered another huge defeat today in the Americas Rugby 15s Challenge in Colombia, losing to Paraguay 86-7. It was a woefully one-sided affair, completely dominated by Paraguay.
Selwyn Henry scored a try and Ryan Gonsalves made a…
GTU will call off strike if conditions are met
Teachers are willing to call off a countrywide strike only if a request by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) for arbitration is accepted, among others.
Mandatory conciliatory talks are currently ongoing between the GTU and the Ministry of…
President to host first press conference for 2018
The Ministry of the Presidency has announced that President David Granger will host his first press conference for this year on Friday, August 31, 2018.
An advisory from the Ministry noted that the press conference is scheduled to…
Pensioner died from trauma to head, fractured neck
A Post Mortem Examination (PME) conducted on the body of 72-year-old Krishnachand Dabee on Wednesday found that he died from blunt trauma to head, fractured neck and spine.
The PME was conducted by Dr Nehaul Singh and the body was handed…
Q&A: “Badminton allows me to travel and explore the world”
Guyana’s top female player Priyanna Ramdhani says badminton has allowed her to travel and explore the world. The 16-year-old, who recently represented Guyana at the CAREBACO Senior and Junior Championship in Suriname, spoke to Badminton Pan…
VIDEO: Alleged child killer to undergo psychiatric evaluation
The 26-year-old mother who fatally stabbed her three-year-old son on Saturday last will undergo a psychiatric evaluation as ordered by Magistrate Peter Hugh.
Brenda Ferreira appeared at the Cove and John Magistrate's Court Wednesday…
Bishoo, Hetmyer & Paul in West Indies Test squad to face India
Guyanese Devendra Bishoo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul have been included in West Indies Test squad to face India during an almost seven-week tour, starting September 26. West Indies will compete against India in two Tests, five ODIs and…