Guyana Women’s Roundtable calls for participation of more women in Local Government Elections

As political parties put the final touches to their Lists of Candidates ahead of tomorrow’s Nomination Day, one local Non-Governmental Organization has come forward expressing its dissatisfaction with the participation of women in the upcoming Local Government Elections. Guyanese have not voted in local government polls for over two decades. They will head to the […]

Guyana and IDB launch US$15 Million Security project

Implementation of a US$15 million loan initiative between the Guyana Government and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) aimed at tackling crime and violence in the country, will intensify in the coming weeks. A total of US$5.7 million will be spent on community crime and violence prevention. Another US$5.5 million will go towards strengthening the Guyana […]

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 […]