Speaker walks out of Chambers as Opposition MP refuses to withdraw “unparliamentary”…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland was forced to leave the Chambers this evening (Friday, June 16, 2017), when the Opposition side of the House refuse to resume their seats in protest against an order by the Speaker.…
Corentyne rice farmer pinned under toppled tractor in rice field
The police in ‘B’ Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of rice farmer whose lifeless body was pulled from beneath a toppled tractor in his rice field earlier yesterday (Thursday, June 15, 2017).
The man has…
Gov’t finalising health insurance policy for Ministers
State Minister Joseph Harmon today (Jun 16, 2017) disclosed that the government is in the process of finalising a health insurance policy for ministers to cover countries such as Ireland.
The State Minister revealed that some ministers…
King, Vieira showdown set for July 2
By Avenash Ramzan
A long-standing rivalry is expected to be renewed come July 2 when the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club stages the second National Race of Champions for 2017.
The Group Four is expected to be at full-throttle…
Tucville, Sparta Boss set up ‘golden’ Futsal final
By Treiston Joseph
After two one-sided semi-finals on Thursday evening, the final two teams remain in the Xtreme Clean and Maintenance ‘Gold Rush’ Futsal tournament at the National Gymnasium. Tucville and Sparta Boss will meet for the…
Gov’t splits functions of Education Minister – Harmon
The newly created Department of Education under the Ministry of the Presidency (MoTP) will usurp some of the responsibilities previously designated to the Office of the Minister of Education in order to lessen the workload of Nicolette…
“Upset” Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is "upset" after being accused of tax fraud and wants to leave, a source close to the player told the BBC. Spanish prosecutors have accused Ronaldo, 32, of defrauding the authorities of millions of euros in…
Farmer busted with 11,804kg of Cannabis
A 37-year-old farmer was at around 04:55 hours this morning (Friday, June 16, 2017) nabbed with a quantity of Marijuana.
According to information received, ranks at the Ituni Police Station stopped a passenger bus coming out from Aroima…
Miner killed after refusing to perform oral sex
Police are making stringent efforts to apprehend two male suspects, one of whom is alleged to have cold-bloodedly murdered 40-year-old Miner, Orlando LaCruz of Pomeroon River.
The incident occurred at about 13:00hrs yesterday (Thursday,…
Liza-4 Well comes up positive; Exxon announces decision to proceed with Phase-1 development of Field
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) said today it has made a final investment decision to proceed with the first phase of development for the Liza field, one of the largest oil discoveries of the past decade,…