Granger adamant against giving reasons for rejecting Jagdeo’s nominees
By Devina Samaroo
Despite widespread calls from nearly all quarters of society, President David Granger is adamant that he will not give reasons for rejecting the 18 nominees even though it would bring more clarity regarding his…
Teen shot by businessman during alleged attempted robbery
A 17-year-old male of ‘D’ Field Sophia, Georgetown was on Sunday night shot by a 40-year-old businessman who he allegedly attempted to rob.
According to a police release, the city businessman - who is a licensed firearm holder - had…
No record GECOM Chairman was appointed Chief Justice of Grenada
There are no records existing to show that the newly appointed Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was ever appointed the Chief Justice of Grenada as is stated on his Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Patterson states on his CV that…
Brathwaite and Chase stretch WI’s lead to 429
West Indies tightened their grip on day three in Bulawayo, Kraigg Brathwaite's 86 and Roston Chase's unbeaten 91 forming the backbone of their 369 for 8. With the Hope brothers and Devendra Bishoo also chipping in with handy runs, West…
Recaptured escapee charged with murder of inmate
A Smithfield New Amsterdam man, who was on remand at the New Amsterdam Prison but had escaped during a prison break on June 11, 2011, was on Monday, October 23, charged with murder.
Rickford LaFleur, 43, appeared before Magistrate Alex…
GBTI Directors, CEO charged with failing to comply with court order
Eight officials of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) were on Monday charged with failing to comply with a production order issued by acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire.
Chairman, Robin Stoby; Directors, Edward A.…
Constitutional reform pressure group questions Granger’s rejection of nominees
RISE Guyana, a recently established pressure group for constitutional reform, is questioning President David Granger’s rejection of 18 nominees, some of whom they believe are extremely qualified to serve as Chair of the Guyana Elections…
UG gets $100M from GGMC
The University of Guyana (UG) is being provided with $100M from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to improve its Faculty of Technology and other areas, which provide training linked to the emerging oil and gas sector.
The…
Disappointing turnout for shambolic Hurricane Relief T20
By Avenash Ramzan
‘Maybe a more robust marketing strategy would have done the trick.’ That was the consensus of local journalists and many cricket aficionados on Sunday night after a disappointing turnout at the ‘Cricket Cares’ Hurricane…
Williams wins Digicel’s Breast Cancer Awareness race
By Treiston Joseph
Geron Williams was a man on a mission on Sunday morning as he pulled off a brilliant comeback to win the sixth edition of Digicel’s Breast Cancer Awareness cycling race that concluded on Vlissengen Road just in front…