Tevera Franklin: Defying the odds to become an Attorney-at-Law
She lost her father in the elementary stages of reading for a career law; seven years later she stood astutely in the presence of Acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire where her petition to be admitted to the bar as an…
Diamond ‘gas well’ site still active
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a permanent solution for the ‘gas well’ at Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD).
During an EPA visit to the location on Tuesday, it was found that the site is still emitting gas…
ODI UPDATE: Record-smashing Kohli takes India to 321
(Update on the second ODI between West and India in Visakhapatnam)
Bat first, bowl first, flat pitch, slow pitch, good attack, ordinary attack, nothing seems to matter to Virat Kohli, who smashed the record for the fewest innings taken…
Nine new housing schemes planned for 2019
The government, through the Ministry of Communities, will be developing nine new housing schemes in 2019 based on the delivery of a “community experience”.
Three recreational areas, the consolidation of 18 existing areas, installation of…
Kwakwani group promises inclusive governance ahead of LGE
Kwakwani United for Progress (KUFP) - the only independent group that won the popular vote in the area at the last Local Government Elections - is proving to be a force to be reckoned with ahead of this year’s November polls.
The…
Court dismisses PPP/C case to ‘strike out’ AFC’s names from list
The High Court today dismissed a case brought by People's Progressive Party / Civic (PPP/C) against two officers of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), claiming that residents were misled into signing an Alliance for Change (AFC) list…
Gov’t provides aid to Sophia fire victims
The Ministry of Social Protection on Tuesday presented a quantity of relief items to five families, who suffered losses after their Section ‘B’, Sophia apartment was destroyed by fire on Sunday.
The presentation was done by Minister Amna…
Golden rewards for Guyana Softball Cup MVPs
In what has become a tradition, Steve’s Jewellery has once again put up pieces of Guyana’s gold for the Most Valuable Players of the various categories at Guyana Softball Cup 8, set for this weekend.
The Church Street business…
CMRC: Ming, Jeffrey on provisional list for Radical Caribbean SR3 Cup
Guyanese Calvin Ming and Kristian Jeffrey have signalled their intention to compete at the final round of the Radical Caribbean SR3 Cup, slated for South Dakota Circuit on November 10-11.
The Radical Series, in its first year as part of…
Dr. Yesu Persaud: A giant in business and philanthropy
By Kurt Campbell
Mere days after celebrating his 90th birthday, Dr Yesu Persaud is being celebrated by Guyanese academics and businesspersons for his audacious authenticity in business, social entrepreneurship and civic life.
A true…