The hearing of an application for an interim stay of the Chief Justice’s ruling in the No-Confidence Motion cases was delayed after Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams was advised to do some “housekeeping” in relation to documents filed at the Court of Appeal. The proceedings which were fixed for yesterday […] […]
In 2004, United Company (UC) Rusal, now the world’s second largest aluminum company by primary production output, obtained a licence to develop bauxite mining in the Upper Berbice area, Region 10.The investment would have come at a time when Guyana badly wanted resources to be plugged to an industry that was all but dead. The […] […]
MALE (Reuters) – A court in the Maldives ordered the arrest and detention on Monday of the former president, Abdulla Yameen, on suspicion of money laundering. Yameen, who drew the Indian Ocean island country closer to China during his rule, is accused of receiving $1 million of government money through a private company, SOF Private […] […]
The Guyana Police Force has been quietly introducing drone technology into its crime-fighting arsenal. An official says that drones were introduced last year. “We have been using drones for about a year now. It is a new technology and we are still in the learning stage. We don’t have the amount that I think we […] […]
Mario Walters, who claims to be a chef at a fast food establishment, was yesterday slapped with three charges of robbery under arms when he appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The first charge alleges that on February 17, 2019, in Le Repentir Cemetery at Cemetery Road, Georgetown, while being in company of others and […] […]
A husband and his wife appeared yesterday before a city magistrate after being accused of using the hotel and bar that they operate, for brothel purposes. Kamwattie Rambarran called ‘Kama’ and Dhanraj Rambarran called ‘Jaman’ stood in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and denied the allegation made out against them after it was read by Chief […] […]
A 54-year-old Amelia’s Ward, Linden resident died at around 10:45 hrs yesterday shortly after being struck by a falling log. Police identified the victim as Andre Park, and stated that the incident occurred at Ping Logging Company, located at Old England, Wismar. A release stated that an employee of the company was operating a log-loading […] […]
An early morning fire of unknown origin at Lot 8 Kersaint Park, La Bonne Intention (LBI) Public Road, has left three Chinese nationals homeless, two of whom, a mother and child, have been hospitalized as a result of smoke inhalation. Kaieteur News understands that the fire started just after 4:00 am yesterday and consumed the […] […]
The Integrity Commission is seeking to widen the list of public officials who would be required to declare their assets. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Kumar Doraisami told reporters that the agency is seeking to enlarge its schedule to include a number of other agencies and public officials. He […] […]
Couple years ago, Jagdeo tell de world dat Guyana got to prove dat it is not a corrupt country. He seh dat people talking how he government does thief and he gon prove dat nobody in he government does thief. Dat is how he create de Integrity Commission fuh check pon wha everybody got. Ministahs […] […]
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has secured sponsorship from Choke Gas station for the 2019 edition of the Starlet Cup. According to a release from the club, Choke, located on the East Coast of Demerara, has opted to sponsor the circuit races for the Starlet Cup for the entire year. Choke’s representative […] […]
It is dubbed ‘Dominoes in the Country’ by sponsors Dragon Stout and I-Cool Water and when double-six time is called this Sunday, twenty-seven of the best exponents of the sport will battle for prize monies in excess of $300,000, at Good Times Bar, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara. Yesterday, during a simple launch on the West […] […]
Action in the AL Sport & Tour Promotions Forbes Burnham Foundation National Sports Commission 28th Annual Easter Term Schools Overhand Windball Cricket Champions Trophy, being played at the National Gymnasium, continued with wins for several teams led by Covent Garden Boys and Bladen Hall girls. In the East Coast Demerara Zone: Females – Bladen […] […]
By Sean Devers Speaking at their spanking new Headquarters at Lilliendaal, East Coast, Demerara President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) K. Juman-Yassin informed that the GOA will stand all expenses, including accommodation and stipend, to facilitate the return of 51-year-old Cuban Boxing Coach Francisco Hernandez Roldan. Yassin, who in December 201 […]
The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee’s Triple Crown’s first leg runs off this Sunday at the Rising Sun Turf Club in Port Mourant, Berbice, and according to chairman of the organising committee, Nasrudeen Mohamed Jr., he is implementing some new security measures at the track. Almost 70 entries have been registered for Sunday’s meet and […] […]
Yet another Pool tournament is on the cards with Jupat’s Restaurant and Bar set to host on April 13th at the 785 Section C location in Diamond. The tournament will be part of the Diamond’s Village day celebrations and attractive prizes will be up for grabs. The entrance fee is $2000, but the winner of […] […]
Guyanese Kelvin Johnson and Lionel D’Andrade turned in outstanding performances in the San Fernando 5K which was held on Saturday last in Trinidad an d To Guyanese Kelvin Johnson and Lionel D’Andrade turned in outstanding performances in the San Fernando 5K which was held on Saturday last in Trinidad and Tobago. bago. Johnson won […] […]
This Saturday at 8:00am, Trophy Stall will present its “MASH-UP Golf Invitational Tournament” as they host their annual tournament in support of the Lusignan Golf Club’s (LGC) effort to reach an incredible milestone of 50 tournaments in a single year. The tournament will feature the top Guyanese golfers in three categories who will compete for […] […]
A fine century from Keon De Jesus along with a seven-wicket haul from Wahab Edoo crowned an exciting day of cricket on Sunday last at Muslim Youth Organisation ground where the 15 overs Inter-Jamaat softball Competition continued. New Amsterdam won the toss decided to bat posting a challenging score of 199 for the loss of […] […]
Enjoying huge success so far from the turnout of fans, tonight’s quarter-final round is anticipated to easily surpass all preceding nights in terms of attendance and most importantly excitement. The occasion is the National Sports Commission (NSC)/ Magnum Mash Cup which is being played at the National Gymnasium that has prize monies in excess […] […]
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