France demolishes Sweden
France yesterday swept aside Sweden 3-0 with a display of attacking strength and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
Ridiculous transportation fares and other traffic woes
Dear Editor, It’s quite disturbing to see this government continuously boasting of development even though whatever they do is riddled with scandals and incompetence.
Trinidad fire service in training programme here
The GFS on Monday launched the second phase of its Fire Investigation Training Programme, with members of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service facilitating the practical component of the initiative aimed at strengthening the service’s fire investigation capabilities.
Boat captain charged with attempting to set fire to building
A 34-year-old boat captain was on Monday charged with attempting to set fire to a building and was granted $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.
Alcohol industry also has a responsibility
Dear Editor, The KW editorial of 30th June rightfully draws attention to the issues of alcohol and other drug use among children in Guyana.
Aussie women defeat Windies
Beth Mooney‘s unbeaten half-century led Australia into the T20 World Cup final after a disciplined display by Australia’s spinners outclassed West Indies in a dramatic first semi-final at The Oval.
A dignified choice for seniors
The announcement on Wednesday last that the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has decided to expand pension payment options through Bill Express, MoneyGram and Mobile Money Guyana is a welcome and overdue step toward modernising how elderly citizens receive their benefits.
Paul earns West Indies Test recall ahead of Antigua clash
Guyanese all-rounder Keemo Paul has been called up to the West Indies Test squad ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in major defeat for Trump
The US Supreme Court today upheld birthright citizenship in a major defeat for US President Donald Trump and striking down his executive order.
Fire damages Herstelling NDC building, Providence nursery
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, this morning visited the Herstelling/Little Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) following a fire that damaged one of the council’s buildings.
GDF ranks conclude intensive Brazil jungle training
Two officers and twenty-eight other ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have successfully completed an intensive Jungle Life Training programme conducted by the Brazilian Army’s 1st Jungle Infantry Brigade in Boa Vista, Brazil.
Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32
Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they battled back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post far into stoppage time yesterday.
Halt uranium search plans – APA
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has called for plans by Canadian company U92 Energy Corp to explore for uranium in Region Seven to be halted, arguing that the project has proceeded without consultation with affected Indigenous communities and in violation of the principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC).
Gov’t must act urgently on a comprehensive migration policy
Dear Editor, During the recent National Building Exposition, His Excellency President Irfaan Ali posed a direct question to a business leader of Comfort Sleep Inc: “What is his greatest problem in the business?” The
Onverwagt abattoir severely underutilized – Vinceroy Jordan
-says importation of cattle from Brazil is `backdoor deal’ The importation of cattle from Brazil for slaughter at the Onverwagt abattoir “stinks with corruption” and is a “backdoor deal” that does not benefit Guyanese, APNU Region Five Member of Parliament Vinceroy Jordan said yesterday.
Families of Nabaclis hit-and-run victims offering reward for info
The families of Collis Bristol and Akeem Burgess are offering a reward for information leading to the apprehension of the driver who fled the scene of the accident that claimed the men’s lives on Sunday night.
In my view, the world should say yes to Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
Dear Editor, As I have followed the race to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, I have become increasingly convinced that the most qualified candidate in the field is the one without the most obvious résumé: Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana.
Rice farmers to receive cash aid next week – gov’t
Rice farmers across Guyana are expected to begin receiving government’s cash assistance from next week following the completion of a verification exercise by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB).
Mother throws sleeping son out of window to escape Lodge fire
Six persons are now homeless following a devastating early morning fire yesterday which took down the entire wooden building at Lot 36 John Street, between D’Urban and Hadfield streets, Lodge.
Morocco advance after penalty shootout win over Netherlands
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties yesterday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 matchup ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
