Gunmen attack and rob Guyana Lands and Survey Commission

Two men armed with handguns on Monday morning walked pass security at the Lands and Survey Commission in Durban Backlands, Georgetown, made their way to the cashier and carted off just over $1 Million without much of an alarm being raised. Investigators were called to the location just after the incident but persons living and […]

Jagdeo admits that attacks on PM Nagamootoo are for “personal enjoyment”

The People’s Progressive Party and Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo have been relentless in their attacks on and criticism of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo. The Opposition Leader uses just about every media opportunity to lash out at Nagamootoo as a Prime Minister with very little responsibility. At a press briefing at Freedom House last Wednesday, Mr. […]

Guyana’s suicide rate reflects troubling realities

Guyana records a suicide every 36 hours, according to a recent overview of current statistics. State Minister Joseph Harmon relayed this information to the media last Wednesday as he expressed the government’s concern over situation. “There is roughly one suicide every day and a half in Guyana,” Harmon said, as he also drew attention to […]

Trinidad pounces Barbados to win NAGICO Super50 Finals

Trinidad & Tobago Red Force regained the Clive Lloyd Trophy, after they followed up strong batting led by Darren Bravo with steady bowling to dominate a star-studded Barbados Pride by 72 runs in a lopsided Grand Final of the NAGICO Super50 Tournament today here. Bravo, the West Indies left-handed batting star, fell for 97, as […]

Chanderpaul hailed as consummate professional

Regional players union WIPA has hailed Shiv Chanderpaul as a “consummate professional” who made a “priceless” contribution to the sport. The West Indies Cricket Board announced Friday that the 41-year-old Chanderpaul had called time on his 22-year international career, after he wrote to indicate he would no longer be available for selection. WIPA president and […]

Guyana added to CDC’s warning list over Zika virus

The U.S Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has added Guyana to the list of countries that pregnant women should avoid traveling to because of the presence of the Zika mosquito virus. Barbados and Saint Martin are also on the list along with Bolivia, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Cape Verde, Samoa, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory; Brazil; Colombia; […]

Shiv retires from International Cricket

(WICB) Shivnarine Chanderpaul has officially retired from international cricket almost 22 years after making his debut. The durable left-handed batsman, affectionately known as “Tiger”, formally notified the West Indies Cricket Board in an email that he will no longer be available for selection for West Indies. “The WICB acknowledges the invaluable contribution Shiv has made […]

Gunmen attack and rob Bank of Baroda East Coast branch

Four heavily armed gunmen on Friday afternoon stormed the Bank of Baroda branch at Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara and carted off an undisclosed sum of cash after holding a number of customers and bank employees at gunpoint. The only security guard who was on duty was relieved of her firearm. No […]