GBTI customers paying higher fees for range of services
Customers of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) are paying higher fees for wide range of services.
Gold miner remanded on larceny charge
A 38-year-old gold miner was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with simple larceny. The police said Stephon Marks, of Russell and Howes streets, Charlestown, was arrested and charged on August 13.
Gun, ammo found in Kuru Kururu house
The police are investigating the discovery of a revolver and five rounds of ammunition at a house in Kuru Kururu on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
Bishop’s last-over heroics rescue Kings in rain-hit CPL thriller
Joshua Bishop struck a six with two balls remaining to lift the Saint Lucia Kings to a dramatic three-wicket victory yesterday over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in a rain-affected Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
CCJ President issues statement on leaked emails, controversies
Under intense scrutiny, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) President Justice Winston Anderson has issued a lengthy statement responding to each of the issues raised in leaked emails among CJ judges.
CAL flight from Timehri to NY cancelled because of technical problem with aircraft
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) flight BW526 from Georgetown to New York was cancelled last evening because of a technical problem with the aircraft.
Sailing restriction on Canawaima lifted following re-inspection
Suriname-Guyana Chamber pressing for two-vessel model The sailing restriction on the MV Canawaima has been lifted following a re-inspection of the vessel, allowing ferry services between Guyana and Suriname to continue.
Spectator stands being installed at NA stadium
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. recently conducted a walkthrough of the site of the New Amsterdam Track and Field and Football National Stadium to inspect the newly installed spectator stands and review plans for further upgrades.
No to uranium mining in Guyana
Dear Editor, According to news reports, U92 Energy Corp, the Canadian based uranium company formed specifically for conducting uranium mining in Guyana, anticipates approval in this month of August from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA for their drill programme.
APNU wants complete review of ExxonMobil oil pact in 180 days – Solomon
Amid ExxonMobil’s announcement that it has recovered US$55b in investments and Guyana’s oil profits will now be higher, opposition coalition APNU is demanding a “top-to-bottom” review of the Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) within 180 days.
These actions raise serious concerns about the state of democracy in Guyana
Dear Editor, Allow me a space in your news medium to address a pertinent issue that continues to plague our country under the Ali/Jagdeo administration.
More than 10 new horses set for Guyana Cup debut as Olympic Kremlin eyes final run
More than 10 new horses are expected to make their Guyana racing debuts when the 2026 Guyana Cup takes centre stage on August 23 at the Rising Sun Turf Club, adding further intrigue to a packed 14-race programme carrying more than $66 million in cash and prizes.
Public-private arrangement aims at lower bottled water cost
-a possible sign that GWI plant off the table The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and local bottled-water manufacturers have proposed a public-private arrangement to reduce prices, a possible sign that the government may back away from a much ridiculed proposal for the state to have its own $500m plant.
Essequibo Islands, Annandale, Covent Garden and BEI secure wins in U19 T20
Essequibo Islands Secondary, Annandale Secondary, Covent Garden Secondary and Berbice Educational Institute recorded victories as the final eight group stage of the Ministry of Education/Beharry Secondary Schools Under-19 T20 Tournament continued.
Upper Berbice co-op commissions timber-processing facility
The Upper Berbice Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd (UBMCSL) has commissioned a portable sawmill facility at Kwakwani as part of efforts to expand its timber-processing operations and generate greater returns for its 164 members.
Guyana U14 boys head to Dominican Republic for football Challenge Series
Guyana’s Under-14 Boys National Team will depart today for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where they will compete in Group C, Tier II of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys Under-14 Challenge Series.
GOA funding clears the way for Leung and Newton to compete in Belize
Guyana’s participation in the Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships has been confirmed, with Alexander Leung and Alex Newton set to represent the country in Belize on August 22 and 23.
Petam, Cheong reject claim of internal conflict
In a joint statement, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jairam Petam, and the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paul Cheong, have noted with concern the recent statement by We Invest in Nationhood MP and former GuySuCo executive Vishnu Panday which seeks to portray a division between the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and suggests the existence of internal conflict within the Corporation’s leadership.
Santa Rosa calls for transparent probe, salvaging of MV Barima
The Santa Rosa Village Council and the Village General Meeting (VGM) have called for a transparent and independent investigation into the MV Barima disaster, including the salvaging of the vessel, and say anyone found culpable must face the full force of the law.
Fisherman dies after Corriverton confrontation, boy held
A 55-year-old fisherman died on Wednesday night following a reported confrontation with a 15-year-old boy outside the One Go Supermarket in Corriverton, Corentyne.
