Russia crush Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener
The 2018 World Cup opened in spectacular fashion as Russia defied their recent poor form to smash five past Saudi Arabia and record the biggest win by the host nation in the opening game of a World Cup since 1934.
Stanislav Cherchesov's…
17-Y-0 remanded on gun, ammo charges
A 17-year-old Charlestown resident was remanded to prison Thursday by Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan on two gun-related charges.
Colin Denny of Charles and Howes Street, Charlestown denied the charges of possession of a gun and…
APA raises issues of mercury poisoning, mining on titled lands
By Bibi Khatoon
As the local mining industry continues to grapple with the challenge of eliminating mercury use, the Amerindian People’s Association (APA) has raised the issue of mercury poisoning in Amerindian communities. Miners…
Youth charged with shooting, robbing Wash Bay owner
A 23-year-old Eccles, East Bank Demerara resident was on Thursday charged in relation to the shooting of a wash bay owner during a robbery last week.
Jermain Jossiah, a construction worker, appeared before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan…
PHOTOS: FIFA World Cup underway in Russia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is officially underway in Russia. 32 teams will battle over the next month for the coveted trophy. The opening game pits the host nation against Saudi Arabia. (FIFA photos)
Tucville businessman robbed at gunpoint
A 36-year-old businessman is counting his losses after he was held at gunpoint and robbed of over $200,000, his phones and other items at around 4:00hrs on Wednesday.
News Room understands that Steve Wharton was confronted by two…
Kirani James to compete at AP Invitational
Grenada’s first and to date only Olympic medallist, Kirani James, is confirmed to compete at the Aliann Pompey Invitational, set for June 30 at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
James is the first high-profile international…
“I want to see a Sport Policy implemented” – GOA President
Head of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), K.A. Juman Yassin, has reignited the debate on the urgent need for a National Sport Policy to be drafted and implemented.
Calls have long been made for a Sport Policy to be implemented in an…
Top Cop lambastes Magistrate over “derogatory” comments
Police Commissioner (ag), David Ramnarine believes a Springlands Magistrate has “an axe to grind” with investigators who are involved in the piracy attack case.
He was at the time responding to comments made by Magistrate Rabindranauth…
60 Guyanese working on oil ship
ExxonMobil Tuesday evening sought to trump up benefits to Guyanese and local suppliers when it held a ceremony to mark the start of development drilling.
“We celebrate this significant milestone in our partnership with Guyana,” said Rod…