Two Killed, others shot and stabbed as West Indian Day Carnival begins in Brooklyn

(NY Daily News) At least five people were shot, two fatally, as gunshots erupted at the bustling J’Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn despite NYPD doubling its parade patrols. The annual West Indian heritage celebration was marred by deadly violence for a second consecutive year. Cops rushed to eastern Prospect Park before 4 a.m. following reports that […]

Cummings Lodge woman found stabbed to death in home

Police investigators are probing the murder of a Cummings Lodge woman. The 48-year-old woman has been identified as Anita Mohan. She was found badly beaten and stabbed to death early last evening in her Cummings Lodge home. Her son made the discovery when he returned home from work. The woman may have been dead for hours […]

Cleveland Forde captures 6th Massy 10K road race Crown

Before the race got started, there was talk of rising star Winston Missigher ending the dominant reign of Cleveland Forde at the annual Massy 10K road race but Forde stamped his authority by racing to a sixth consecutive title in the seven years of the event earlier today (Sunday). The race began on the East […]

Hickers and GCC Pizza Hut claim top prizes in Hockey League

Hikers men and GCC Pizza Hut females rocketed to respective titles in the Guyana Hockey Board/Lucozade Indoor Hockey League on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium. Undefeated in the tournament, Hikers stomped their way to a 6-1 victory over GCC Vintage team in their 13th consecutive win while GCC Pizza Hut carved their way to […]

GFF launches Women’s Development League

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with the National Association For Women’s Football (NAWF), has launched its Women’s Development League. At the launching, Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Valarie Garrido- Lowe said when it comes to football, “the talent is here and the time is right, let’s use this league to play great […]

Acting Police Commissioner lashes out at rogue cops and warns against harassing the public

(GINA)  Acting Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine said that taxpayers’ money will not be wasted to interdict members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) who breach the code of conduct. Commissioner Ramnarine was on Saturday, addressing ranks of the Guyana Police Force’s Traffic and Anti-crime Patrols, at the Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary. This officers’ […]

More nurses join public health care delivery service

Three hundred and ten ( 310) nurses, including midwives and professional students have completed training and  will be added to the health sector to further improve health care delivery services. The graduation ceremony of the Georgetown School of Nursing, last week, at the National Cultural Centre was attended by both Minister of Public Health Dr. […]

54,000 meters to be replaced as GPL targets electricity theft

(GINA)  The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is implementing a new initiative to clamp down on electricity theft. The power company plans to replace approximately 54,000 meters to reduce stealing and losses. GPL’s Chief Executive Officer (acting) Renford Homer told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that the  aim  of the initiative is to see a […]

GPSU rejects government’s public servants salary increase offer

The Guyana Public Service Union has officially rejected government’s 1% to 10% salary and wages final offer to public servants and the union is now moving to begin the grievance procedure through the Labour Department. The GPSU held its General Council meeting on Friday and after the meeting declared total rejection to the government’s offer. […]