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Prison Riot: ‘It’s not my fault’ – Ramjattan
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan has dismissed calls for his resignation following the jailbreak and conflagration at the Camp Street Prison on Sunday evening, and cited the state of the sugar industry and its annual bailouts as among the reasons Government is yet to make a heavy capital … [Read More...]
Granger admits prison blaze “was an accident waiting to happen”
Government will be going back to the drawing board to consider a new structure to house prisoners at the Camp Street penitentiary, President David Granger has said. The Head of state said the condition of the facility has rendered it inadequate, noting that the fire on Sunday was an “accident … [Read More...]
Young Author of Guyanese Heritage Featured on American TV Show
At the tender age of eight, Anaya Lee Willabus penned her first book. Now at 10 years old, she is an award-winning author, poet and visionary. Notably, she was recently featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – an American late-night talk show. Anaya was born and raised in Brooklyn, US, … [Read More...]
Jagdeo takes Jordan to task over recent comments
Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has taken Finance Minister, Winston Jordan to task over comments he made at a recent public event about the Amaila Falls Hydroelectricity Project (AFHP), which he says lacks veracity and does not confirm logical reasons for halting the project. While Jagdeo … [Read More...]
News
UG launches School of Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation
The University of Guyana has launched its School of Entrepreneur and Business Innovation (SEBI) which seeks to educate and develop entrepreneurial, innovative leaders and managers with the needed skill. SEBI will contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial and innovative culture in Guyana, … [Read More...]
Disaster Risk Management team challenged to develop national drainage plan
- Major General (ret’d) Joe Singh and Dr. Carl Niamatali to provide expertise Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, on Wednesday, announced during the quarterly meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinating Committee, held at the headquarters of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), that … [Read More...]
PPP/C MP critises Govt’s plan to establish Special Purpose Unit
Government has come under severe criticism from the Opposition for requesting G$130 million to be used as a subsidy for the establishment of a Special Purpose Unit at the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) — to assist with the divestment of the Guyana Sugar Corporation … [Read More...]
Oil profits could be used to fill gaps in Govt’s budget, says financial expert
By Samuel Sukhnanan With production set to begin in mid to late 2020, Guyana is poised to make huge profits from the oil industry, with the country projected to produce an estimated 100,000 barrels of oil per day. Annual profits, based on an average price of US$50 per barrel, could reach some … [Read More...]
Arts & Culture
Capturing the Essence of Fatherhood
Through their art, Shimuel Jones and Michael Griffith capture the meaning of fatherhood, saying that fathers should not only be financial providers, but also nurturers. Shimuel Jones is a Guyanese … [Read More...]
History
‘The Father of Trade Unionism’
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow [often referred to as the “Father of Trade Unionism”] was born in Georgetown on December 18, 1884. His father, James Nathaniel Critchlow, had emigrated from Barbados and was … [Read More...]
Fashion
US-bases Guyanese is hairstylist to Hollywood’s biggest stars
Born in Georgetown, Guyana, and raised in California’s Silicon Valley, U.S., hairstylist Marcia Hamilton is known for her ability to mesh old school beauty with up to the minute trends and … [Read More...]
Sports
Refreshed Lynn ready to lead Warriors charge
Dynamic top order batsman Chris Lynn is eager to display more carnage with the bat in hand for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Lynn was the team’s best batsman last year, scoring 454 runs at a remarkable average of 45.4, and recording a highest score … [Read More...]
T&T PM fears for Windies relegation as CWI fiddle
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has warned that West Indies could face relegation from the top tier of international cricket if the regional game continues in its current state of crisis. Laying the current demise at the feet of Cricket West Indies, Rowley said nothing … [Read More...]
Williams qualifies for 400m semi-finals
Young sprint prodigy Daniel Williams has continued his impressive performances both home and away by qualifying for today’s (Thursday) 400M semi-finals at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World U-18 Championships being held in Nairobi, Kenya. Williams clocked a personal … [Read More...]
6 for ITF U-12 Championships
Six tennis players will embark on a national quest at the International Tennis Federation Under-12 Championships in Trinidad from Monday July 17 to Saturday July 22. The six who are heading to the championships are; Amba Persaud, Akilah Sekai Jones, Reshida Hardy, Devine Jeremiah Kalekyezi, … [Read More...]
CPL 2017: “I’m ready to show my worth”
– says Warriors latest recruit; Keemo Paul By Akeem Greene Guyana Amazon Warriors newest recruit Keemo Mandela Angus Paul is ecstatic about his latest accomplishment. He confessed being more than willing to seize the opportunity with both hands after replacing Shimron Hetmyer, who will be on … [Read More...]
CWI agrees truce with star players over availability
The biggest names in Caribbean cricket could be about to return to the West Indies team after significant progress was made in negotiations between players and the board. Not only has a resolution been agreed to the Darren Bravo impasse, but the likes of Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo … [Read More...]
Features
Life at Orinduik
Imagine being lulled to sleep by the cascading waters of Orinduik Falls, and then waking up to such a magnificent sight. Well, for the residents living in the vicinity of the Falls, every day is a ‘getaway’. Orinduik is located on the Ireng River in the Potaro-Siparuni Region (Region Eight) of … [Read More...]
A ‘Magnificent Providence’ on show
As the only British colonial territory in South America, British Guiana was probably better known to the outside world than it appears today. Every effort was made by the-then Colonial Office and government to promote British Guiana abroad. Guiana’s industries as they were - timber, mining, forest … [Read More...]
The Legend of the Victoria Regia
By Odeen Ishmael Many years ago, there was a little forest village on the bank of a wide river in southern Guyana. All of the inhabitants were very happy as they always reaped good crops from their gardens, and wild animals they hunted for meat were abundant in the forests on both sides of the … [Read More...]
Travel & Tourism
Life at Orinduik
Imagine being lulled to sleep by the cascading waters of Orinduik Falls, and then waking up to such a magnificent sight. Well, for the residents living in the vicinity of the Falls, every day is a ‘getaway’. Orinduik is located on the Ireng River in the Potaro-Siparuni Region (Region Eight) of … [Read More...]
Parabara
Parabara is a small indigenous community located in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), along the scenic Kuyuwini River. The village was founded in 1969 and was occupied by six households. Now, the village is populated by persons who have migrated from different communities, amounting to … [Read More...]
For love of country
Alex Arjoon is a patriot on a mission to showcase the beauty of Guyana and promote a ‘green’ economy Founded in March 2017, Reel Guyana, founded by Alex Arjoon, core business is primarily the acquisition of high quality raw video footage of the natural environment and rich culture throughout the … [Read More...]
