Guyana provides medical help for Venezuelans who cross border seeking assistance for malaria

Health officials in Guyana have reported that they have treated some 368 Venezuelans who crossed the border in recent weeks seeking medical help for Malaria. The Government said it has been made aware of the situation from officials in the Region #1, Barima Waini area and has taken a decision to continue offering assistance to its neighbors. […]

Rashid Khan’s hat-trick leads Amazon Warriors into CPL Semi Finals

A hat-trick from Rashid Khan and a rapid fifty from Luke Ronchi propelled the Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory in the 2017 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Eliminator against Jamaica Tallawahs. After Rashid’s hat-trick had derailed the Tallawahs innings – restricting them to 168 for 8 – Ronchi blitzed a fifty off just 20 balls […]

COURT REPORT: 24-year-old charged for causing death by dangerous driving after running over intoxicated man who fell asleep on roadway

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, a young tailor appeared before the Chief Magistrate and was charged with causing the death of a man and not offering assistance. 24-Year-Old, Ryan Seecharan, stood before the Chief Magistrate, Ann Mclennan and entered a plea of not guilty to three traffic related offences. According to the Prosecutor, on […]

Hurricane Irma batters St. Martin as it barrels towards Puerto Rico

(BBC)  Hurricane Irma has caused considerable damage on French island territories in the Caribbean, and casualties are expected, France’s president says. The impact of Irma on St Martin and St Barts would be “hard and cruel”, Emmanuel Macron added. His overseas affairs minister later confirmed at least two people dead and another two seriously injured. […]

Trini oil expert encourages Guyanese to push back against foreigners seeking oil jobs and opportunities

Guyanese are being encouraged to push back against foreigners who are coming to Guyana to take away employment and procurement opportunities in the oil and gas sector. The charge came from Trinidadian Consultant, Anthony Paul during a Local Content Stakeholder Engagement at the Guyana Marriott on Wednesday. Paul was hired by the Government of Guyana to […]