Companies being encouraged to lend more assistance to fight against Autism

First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, has encouraged donors  and other enthusiasts participating in the Step by Step Foundation/Republic Bank ‘Light it up blue’ Autism Awareness Walk to continue to support the Foundation’s efforts to nurture and educate children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The First Lady made this appeal in her address at a reception […]

Row between WI Board and T20 team erupts after World Cup victory

Kolkata (AFP) – Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes in a last-over thriller Sunday as the West Indies became the first team to win the World Twenty20 Championship twice. But the victory over England at Eden Gardens was marred when a long-running spat between players and the Caribbean board erupted into public. The West Indies […]

Linden woman and man shot by woman’s jealous ex

A jealous ex-husband is on the run in the mining town of Linden, after he opened fire and shot his former wife and a male friend she was with on Sunday morning. The incident occurred just before 2 o’ clock on Sunday morning at Half Mile, Linden.  Injured are 41-year-old Simone Belle and 41-year-old Sherwin […]

Prison Unrest CoI extended for another two months

After a one week hiatus, the Prison Unrest Commission of Inquiry is set to restart on Monday morning. The Government of Guyana has given the Commission a two-month extension to wrap up its work. The Commission started its public hearings in early March. Over 10 prisoners have so far testified and offered evidence. When the […]

Emotional Sammy disappointed by lack of WICB support

(ESPN) West Indies captain Darren Sammy‘s emotional speech at the presentation ceremony after his team won the World T20 final against England at Eden GardensI want to thank the almighty, because without him nothing is possible. We have a pastor in the team in Andre Fletcher, he keeps on praying. We are a praying team. […]

West Indies women capture T20 World Cup Championships

(BBC) West Indies claimed their first Women’s World Twenty20 with a pulsating eight-wicket win over Australia in Kolkata. Australia, seeking a fourth successive World T20 title, chose to bat and posted 148-5, with Elyse Villani making the first half century in a final. But 18-year-old Windies opener Hayley Matthews hit a stunning 66 off 45 […]