December 2024

Over 4000 traffic offences recorded within one week

Over 4000 traffic offences recorded within one week

A total of 4, 276 traffic cases were recorded during the period November 24 to November 30, 2024, according to a statement from the Guyana Police Force. The offences were found during rigid traffic enforcement campaigns across the country in all Regional Police Divisions. As far as possible and with the deployment of available resources,
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Powerlifting Federation hails runner-up Sportsman-of-the-Year Tyrell

Press Release from the Powerlifting Federation president Franklin Wilson On behalf of the executive and members of the Powerlifting fraternity, I would like to extend congratulations to Mr. Dominic Tyrrell, who was voted runner-up for the 2023 Sportsman-of-the Year award at the awards presentation on November 28 on the lawns of Castellani House. Your dedication,
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‘Cultural icon’ Eddy Grant gets Barbados’ Order of Freedom

The President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason presented Eddy Grant with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados at the 58th Anniversary of Independence Ceremony at the Kensington Oval on Saturday 30th November 2024. The Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados was awarded to prominent entrepreneur Richard Edghill and two other global icons in an
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Rancher arrested during stolen cattle probe

A 26-year-old rancher was arrested on Sunday during an investigation for stolen cattle in Lethem, Region Nine. Ronny Joseph was arrested at his father’s ranch at Sapika Creek, in Parikawaarnau Village, Central Lethem. Police Headquarters reported that a team of investigators were in search of a wanted man identified as Carlton Jones. Investigators were also
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Greaves and Jangoo in West Indies ODI squad to face Bangladesh

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce the 15-man squad selected for the eagerly awaited West Indies Men’s CG United One Day International (ODI) home series against Bangladesh. Dubbed the “West Indies Home for Christmas” series, the three-match encounter will be played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, from December 8-12, 2024.
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Tennis player with Guyanese roots impresses in ITF tournament in Barbados

Canadian Ava Sanicharan, a young tennis player with Guyanese roots, recently participated in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Tournament in Barbados, where her steady performances stood out on a competitive stage. In the Singles draw, Sanicharan faced Trinidad and Tobago’s Shiloh Walker, showing composure and focus to advance into the quarter-finals, 6-1, 6-0. In
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ANUG elects 2024 to 2026 executive body

See below the full release from A New and United Guyana (ANUG):  Please be advised that on November 30, 2024, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) convened its Fifth Annual National Conference at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street, Georgetown. On the Agenda was a Report on the Activities of the Party for the preceding year (2023-2024)
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Biden pardons his son, Hunter, after repeatedly saying he would not

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against the younger Biden who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I
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Guyana’s Ethan Bulkan cops another U-13 title at Barbados Junior Squash open

Promising squash talent Ethan Bulkan went back-to-back in Under-13 title success at the Barbados Squash Association Junior Squash Open over the weekend. Champion in 2023, Bulkan won the 2024 final in straight sets (11-2, 11-2, 11-2) against Finn Graham, while he got bronze in the U-15 category. His bronze medallist success also came against Graham
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