October 2024

Washington Sundar made his mark on his return to the side, posting a seven-wicket haul to frustrate New Zealand on day one of the second Test. India look to have quickly put last week’s defeat behind them as they made a statement with a strong start. Ravichandran Ashwin took the first three wickets (3-64), though
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Authorities are probing the cause of a fire that broke out at Rockville Apartments on Third Avenue, Bartica around 1:30 hrs on Wednesday. The blaze severely damaged Room #7 of the two-storey building, owned by the landlord Dexter Brian. The affected room, approximately 12 feet by 20 feet, was home to 40-year-old artist Jarrinson Daniel
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Police in Regional Division Seven are investigating an alleged attack involving corrosive fluid against 38-year-old Jermaine Thornhill, a driver from 1 ¾ Miles, Potaro Road, Bartica. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 hrs on Tuesday. Authorities are currently seeking the alleged perpetrator, identified as Wayne Johnson. Reports indicate that Thornhill was celebrating his birthday at
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In the face of challenges that would have deterred many, two extraordinary women, Jean Hanoman and Franka Thomas, embraced education in the latter stages of life, proving that age is no barrier to growth and learning. As the University of Guyana prepares for its 2024 Convocation ceremonies, these remarkable women, both over the age of
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In a late-night operation on D’Urban Street, law enforcement officials apprehended three men after discovering multiple firearms during a routine anti-crime patrol. At approximately 11:30 hrs on Wednesday, members of the CID special patrols and other ranks acted on received intelligence and approached a silver grey Toyota Allion, registered as PAF 6829, parked between Mandela
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An 18-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a tragic accident on the Mainstay access road, Region Two on Tuesday night. The victim, identified as Uwayne Freeman, was riding motorcycle #CN 8791, which he owned, with a pillion rider, 18-year-old Alexander Gomes, also from Mainstay. According to police reports, the motorcycle was traveling south on the
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A tragic accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Tevin Griffith on Tuesday night, as he lost control of his motorcycle while speeding on Nelson Mandela Avenue, near Pineapple Street. The incident occurred around 8:48 hrs when Griffith, a resident of Lot 3420 Stevedore Housing Scheme, was riding with a group of motorcyclists heading west along
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The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha kicked off the vibrant Diwali celebrations in Berbice, Region Six on Wednesday evening with its annual ‘Deep Jale’ event, a key part of the festivities leading up to Diwali (Deepavali) in Guyana. The event was held at the Indian Arrival Monument in Palmyra, offering a colorful display of culture and
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After months of investigation, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had advised the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) to proceed to institute more than 240 charges against Assistant Police Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus. Sources told the News Room on Wednesday night that the DPP recommended the charges. It is now for SOCU to act to
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See below the full statement issued: Despite political mischief and various challenges during construction—such as material shortages, rising costs, and labor shortages—the Bamia School in Linden, Region 10, is now 95% complete. St8tment Inc.- the Construction Company, on Wednesday firmly debunked rumors being peddled that the project is far from completion. Given the challenges encountered,
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