US$75.8m East Bank road project to be completed within deadline – Edghill
The planned US$75.8 million East Bank of Demerara (EBD) road project from Good Success to Timehri is expected to be completed within the contract period.
- Sunday, 2nd June, 2024
- Sunday's Paper
Linden, Black Bush residents want flood relief
GTU, ministry still in stalemate over terms of resumption
Success man gets 55 months for dangerous driving death
Biker dies in Leguan accident
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Black Bush Polder farmer electrocuted by illegal connection
GPHC says has done first paediatric liver resection
Man charged with attempted murder of partner
The flood around the Pirara Bridge
The flood around the Pirara Bridge, Region Nine yesterday. (Greaves’ Transportation & Tours Facebook photo)
Thomas Lands and value for money
On May 30th, the major artery Thomas Lands was closed for two weeks for the latest in several attempts to comprehensively repair defects on the road.
That Mabura Hill highway looks problematic and certainly deserves a visit by the Audit Office
T&T’s recent oil and gas court ruling suggests Guyana must safeguard its own interests while welcoming foreign investment
Baksh’s insular comments ignore T&T companies’ contributions to multisectoral development in Guyana
The tax regimen governing importation duties of used and unsafe cars reminds that Marxism is not dead
The police’s response to social media incitement took too long
Too many devastating fires that could have been avoided
Education Minister delivers supplies to Demerara communities
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand yesterday visited three Demerara communities to deliver supplies following a promise by President Irfaan Ali.
Kamal Ramkarran elected as Bar Association President
Kamal Ramkarran was yesterday elected unopposed as President of the Bar Association of Guyana.
OPR probing complaint againt Police rank at Mabaruma
Suspect shot in jaw during Sophia robbery bid – police
Victoria boy, 10, brutalized with belt
Teacher charged over narcotics
Outside Bar and Lounge closes at MovieTowne
Ministry launches probe into miner’s death at Frenchman Backdam
CANU issues bulletin for Troy Jacobs
Oil giants Exxon, Chevron lean on big-ticket deals to build bigger reserves
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`We are prepared!’ Sammy & co. upbeat ahead of first T20 WC game in Guyana
By Michaelangelo Jacobus It’s official! The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup is officially underway from today as cricket fever grips the West Indies and USA for the next 29 days.
Anns Grove clinches draw after two-goal deficit
KFC Elite League Anns Grove overcame a two-goal second-half deficit to draw 2-2 with Den Amstel when the KFC Elite League continued on Thursday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence. Following a scoreless first-half interval, Anns Grove surrendered the lead in the 47th minute as Akeem Dublin found the back of the net. Anthony Benn then doubled Den Amstel’s advantage as he etched his name on the scorer’s sheet in the 76th minute. However, Kemroy Alfred commenced the come-from-behind result as he reduced the deficit in the 79th minute.
Winner of Hardball vs Turf Presidents to meet Silver Bullets in final tonight
Linden Zone Guinness Greatest of the Streets After torrential rainfall forced organizers to postpone semifinal two and the final on Monday last, fans will once again make their way to the Retrieve Hardcourt to witness the final of this year’s Linden segment of the Guinness’ Greatest of the Streets’ Competition.
2024 Open Chess Championship moves off today, Khan confident of retaining title
Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup: coach
U.S. and Canada set to renew rivalry in T20 World Cup opener
Easy wins for Swiatek and young guns, furious Rublev falls at French Open
Supersized World Cup sets stage for new generation of T20 giant-slayers
Nepal’s Lamichhane to miss T20 World Cup after US visa denial
Mexican candidate assassinations hit grim record ahead of Sunday’s election
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico’s election is now the bloodiest in its modern history after a candidate running for local office in central Puebla state was murdered yesterday at a political rally, taking the number of assassinated candidates to 37 ahead of tomorrow’s vote.
CXC’s removal of Agriculture double award a dark moment for region—economist
(Trinidad Guardian) The Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) decision to remove the Agriculture Double Award from its syllabus has been described as “short-sighted” by agricultural economist Dr Omardath Maharaj, who believes this will have a ripple effect on food production in the Caribbean.
Trinidad: Cultural fraternity mourns loss of masman Prieto
(Trinidad Guardian) The mas fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of eight-time San Fernando King of the Band winner Leroy Prieto.
Argentina hosts naval drills with US fleet as ties tighten under Milei
Trinidad court recognizes ConocoPhillips’ $1.3 bln claim against Venezuela
Ecuador police say gang leader implicated in killing of prosecutor arrested in Panama
Kartel, co-accused to remain behind bars
Trinidad police charge YouTuber Chris Must List with sedition
New system ‘to cut wait’ at Barbados’ Queen Elizabeth Hospital
South Africa election set to end three decades of ANC dominance
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South Africa was set to end three decades of dominance by the party that freed it from apartheid today, as voters angry at joblessness, inequality and power shortages slashed the African National Congress’s (ANC) share of the vote to 40%.
Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed
JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today there could be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas was destroyed, casting doubt on a key part of a truce proposal that U.S.
Modi’s alliance to win big in India election, exit polls project
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is projected to win a big majority in the general election that concluded today, TV exit polls said, suggesting it would do better than expected by most analysts.
South Africa heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall
Trump says he will appeal historic conviction
Hamas says it ‘positively’ views Gaza ceasefire proposal set out by Biden
After Trump’s conviction, the jury is still out on political damage
OPEC+ working on complex production cut deal for 2024-2025, sources say
South Africa heads for coalition as ANC support plunges
This week-in-review May 18th to May 25th
Farming and business magnate Deleep Singh is big on giving back to society
Nine of the best TV shows to watch this May
Blunders
Inter-prison impromptu speech competition concludes
Wanderlust offers dark tourism with overnight tour to Jonestown
Extraordinary People – Arthur McDonald
Administering a substance with intent
Guyana at 58
From grandma’s kitchen to restaurants and a catering business: food is Reyon Bernard’s anchor
Try this: Cassava-stuffed Roti
Applications for Miss Guyana Teen Scholar Pageant open on Independence Day
Hope and desperation
Preparing now for the next disease X
The future of the universality of human rights
The Indian election and the country’s economic future
Environmental Assessment Board court ruling
A politically neutral and professional Public Service is indispensable to good governance (Part II)
