GFS distributes over 6,100 fire extinguishing balls
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has distributed approximately 6,105 fire-extinguishing balls across the country so far this year as part of an expanded fire-prevention programme.
Seeraj accredited as non-resident High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
Guyana’s High Commissioner to India, Dharamkumar Seeraj, has been accredited as the country’s non-resident High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
The police and the public’s right to know
Over the past few months, the Guyana Police Force has become less and less reliable in releasing information about fatal accidents, murders and other serious crimes.
Seifert ton puts Kings on top
(CPL) Saint Lucia Kings recorded back-to-back wins as they beat the Trinbago Knight Riders by 36-runs at the Queen’s Park Oval in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Bikers fined after ‘stunts’ on Bharrat Jagdeo Bridge
Four motorcyclists were fined after being charged with traffic offences following reports that a group was performing stunts and obstructing traffic on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge.
Haiti’s conflict in numbers as gangs inflict another night of terror
(Reuters) – A night of terror in Haiti’s hillside town of Kenscoff – which has faced more than a dozen attacks since last year – has shocked the nation even as Haiti prepares to hold its first election in a decade and foreign nations backed by the United Nations promise to lend more effective support.
Unprofessional conduct by law enforcement toward Leader of the Opposition
Dear Editor, As a Member of Parliament and as any right-minded individual would, I strongly condemn the disturbing and unacceptable conduct displayed by ranks of the Force during last night’s political harassment of a National Leader, Leader of the Opposition, Mr.
The mass drowning has thrown class reality into stark relief
Dear Editor, Perforce, this is a long letter – a mixed bag – mitigated by the use of bullet points. * Belated congratulations!
Dolly Parton’s amazing life
(Reuters) – Dolly Parton was around six when she wrote her first song: “Little Tiny Tasseltop,” an ode to her corncob doll with corn-silk hair.
India close in on Sri Lanka despite Sooriyabandara, Kamindu fifties
(ESPN) Playing just his second Test and the first in his team’s starting XI, Pasindu Sooriyabandara made Sri Lanka dream of the rarest of possibilities, but reality imposed itself on the SSC late on day four as India regained their grip on a Test match that had seemed to spiral out of control after the threat of bad weather led them to enforce the follow-on.
Moeen, bowlers help Falcons topple Tridents
(CPL) Antigua and Barbuda Falcons returned to winning ways in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), defeating the Barbados Tridents by 30 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium last night.
Starc takes No.1 spot from Bumrah in ICC bowling rankings
(ICC) Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has attained the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings for the first time in his career after his 10-wicket haul in MacKay helped win the second match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Guyana in October
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are to visit Guyana in late October as part of a week-long Caribbean tour, the government announced today.
Opposition Leader detained following interception of boat
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has been detained by the police following the interception of a `go-fast’ boat.
Army, police intercept boat with Opposition Leader
-craft taken to Ruimveldt coast guard base for search The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) last night intercepted a `go-fast’ boat with Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed aboard and at 2.
WIN calls for $5m interim relief for MV Barima tragedy families
The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) has renewed calls for urgent financial assistance to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, following outreach visits to Port Kaituma and Mabaruma led by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed.
GHRA sounds alarm over mining equipment at Chinese Landing
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has appealed to international and regional organisations to intervene urgently in the long-running mining dispute at Chinese Landing, warning that the recent movement of heavy equipment onto the Region One community’s titled lands could place residents at risk.
Rare Cottontail rabbit scientifically recognised in Guyana for first time
A team of Indigenous community members and international scientists has confirmed the first scientific record of the cottontail rabbit Sylvilagus parentum in Rupununi, Guyana.
Liza Unity operations back to normal after small fire
Operations aboard the Liza Unity FPSO have returned to normal and an offloading exercise which was temporarily interrupted has been completed, ExxonMobil Guyana said yesterday.
President’s citing of changes in consumer behaviour was intended to inform policymaking
Dear Editor, When one examines the ongoing debate regarding recent comments made by President Irfaan Ali in response to a question about the rising cost of living, it becomes painfully obvious that public discourse in Guyana continues to lose nuance, context and analytical depth at an alarming rate.