Top Stories
Blankenburg accident: Step-father further hospitalised after hearing news of children’s death
By Ramona Luthi The mother and step-father who were involved in the recent accident which claimed the lives of 10-month-old Marvin Miguel and 7-year-old Tina Miguel, were only yesterday made aware that their children were dead. This resulted in the children’s step-father, Mark Halley’s medical … [Read More...]
‘We were tricked into agreeing to the Parking Meter Contract’ – Councillor
By Ramona Luthi As we await the implementation of the “approved” Parking Meters to be installed along the streets of Georgetown, the lone People’s Progressive Party Councillor on the Georgetown City Council is alleging that the Mayor of Georgetown, Patricia Chase-Green has “fooled” the … [Read More...]
Jagdeo urges NICIL to come clean on missing GT&T shares’ money
Concerns are mounting as to what really happened with the missing US$5 million for Government’s GT&T shares, as responsibility for the disclosure of a report on the findings continues to shift from person to person. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, in a brief telephone interview from New York, … [Read More...]
Govt on track for 2017 Budget presentation in December – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Winston Jordan has assured that the Ministry is on stream in presenting its Annual Budget for 2017 come December 5, but shied away from any specific details regarding any increases in taxes or fees to be paid by stakeholders. “It’s going to be a lovely budget, don’t worry,” he … [Read More...]
News
Investigations ongoing into illegal aircraft found in Guyana
- residents say aircraft was seen circling the area days before discovery As local investigations continue into the illegal aircraft found at the Yupukari Airstrip, Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo), residents have told investigators that the aircraft was seen circling the community days … [Read More...]
President Granger satisfied with UN efforts to resolve border controversy
President David Granger said that he is satisfied with the efforts of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in trying to resolve the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy. He said that while the Government had hoped that the process of ending the 50-year-long controversy would have been … [Read More...]
Ali questions Govt’s slothfulness in appointing procurement commission members
Having vowed to move swiftly to establish the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) in the first hundred days once elected to office, the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government, led by President David Granger is now being questioned over its seeming slothfulness to … [Read More...]
Soyini Fraser cops Miss Universe Guyana title
It was a night of elegance, charm, sophistication and intense competition as the curtains came down on the Miss Universe Guyana 2016, with Soyini Fraser walking away with the coveted title. The Hits and Jams Entertainment employee outshone the 13 other delegates when the finals of the highly … [Read More...]
Arts & Culture
The art of embroidery
For indigenous Guyanese Genevieve Cox, whose hand- embroidered artwork depicts her indigenous cultures, her embroidery is being used as art to showcase what she calls, “the natural world, stories and … [Read More...]
History
A brief history of the balata industry
British Guiana was the earliest and longest commercial producer of balata among the Guianas.According to “Tropical Forests of the Guiana Shield: Ancient Forests in a Modern World”, edited by D. S. … [Read More...]
Fashion
Hollywood glamour
Sharmilla Persaud is a Guyanese-born designer who teamed up with her best friend Arianna Brooke to launch Millianna (a combination of their names) in 2010, a U.S designer fashion jewellery … [Read More...]
Sports
Providence pitch 50% complete – Xavier
Following the decision to completely remake the four pitches at Guyana’s only international cricket venue, the Guyana National Stadium located at Providence, East Bank Demerara, Stadium Manager, Anthony Xavier has indicated that the works are 50% completed. Presently, the four pitches located on … [Read More...]
‘Extremely honoured to lead Guyana Amazon Warriors’ – Rayad Emrit
Guyana Amazon Warriors have named Rayad Emrit as Captain in place of New Zealander Martin Guptill for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign, with in-form Australian batsman Chris Lynn stepping up to the position of vice-captain. The experienced Emrit, 35, has played in … [Read More...]
Starc could take 300 Test wickets – Lehmann
Mitchell Starc has the talent to take 300 Test wickets, but only if his fitness and workload can be properly managed across all three formats, according to Australia's coach Darren Lehmann. Starc missed the second half of Australia's Test summer and the World Twenty20 in India due to his recovery … [Read More...]
St. Lucia Zouks call up Jerome Taylor as replacement for Cummins
The St. Lucia Zouks have added West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Miguel Cummins has been called up to the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming series against India. Jamaican born Taylor, 32, is set to … [Read More...]
AB de Villiers blasts Tridents to victory over Patriots in Hero CPL
A brilliant innings from AB de Villiers helped the Barbados Tridents to victory in their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. His innings of 82 was his second half century in his last two innings and his highest score this season. When the chase got … [Read More...]
National squash team confident of making it 12-in-a row
– team departs for Caribbean Championships By Akeem Greene The National Squash Team will depart local shores today (Thursday) for the Cayman Islands for the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships with the teams’ two captains upbeat about their charges copping the title for a 12th successive … [Read More...]
Features
The Georgetown – Lethem road: Still an ‘off-road’ experience
The Georgetown to Lethem road is the only overland route from the coast to the vast Rupununi interior. It’s not for the faint of heart. This main artery through the middle of the country is unpaved and sometimes more of a mud trail than road, but if you want your adventure into the Rupununi region … [Read More...]
Making it in Business
Despite the ups and downs, crafter not giving up on her passion. Lawanda Pillay has always been artistic but, for a while in her life, she says in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine, her focus on art drifted. Life got in the way. Even after successful CXC results in 2005, she couldn’t get a … [Read More...]
‘Accolades to Berbice High School’ by Dr Tulsi Dyal Singh
BY PETAMBER PERSAUD A school is not four walls; an outstanding school is not made up of four walls only. A good school is made up of people and stories: Of the people, some which can be placed in broad categories: good, bad or indifferent. Of the stories, some which may be good, bad or shocking. … [Read More...]
Travel & Tourism
The Georgetown – Lethem road: Still an ‘off-road’ experience
The Georgetown to Lethem road is the only overland route from the coast to the vast Rupununi interior. It’s not for the faint of heart. This main artery through the middle of the country is unpaved and sometimes more of a mud trail than road, but if you want your adventure into the Rupununi region … [Read More...]
The Calm of St. Cuthbert’s Mission
St. Cuthbert’s Mission is one of the most easily accessible Amerindian villages along the East Bank.The site of this quaint village emerges after about a half-hour travel through a scenic sandy trail, one of the many trails along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. On entering the village, one will … [Read More...]
Enjoy Kurupukari Falls
Located in Region Nine on the banks of the mighty Essequibo River, the Kurupukari Falls is a natural wonder.It is a series of rapids, which provide a vital water supply for the village of Fairview. At the Falls, there are boulders with ancient markings called petroglyphs. Fishing and swimming are … [Read More...]
