As the probe continues into the brutal murder of Amit Singh, the Police have found $7 million in cash at the house of the suspect. The News Room understands that the suspect, Yogeendra Sukhdeo, took the Police to his home at 20th Avenue Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara on…
Guyana’s strategies are ‘textbook for how to do things right’- Energy Advisor
David Goldwyn, the President of an International Energy Advisory Consultancy, says many of the strategies being employed by the government to manage the new oil and gas industry and its revenues are textbook examples of good management. Even so, the Energy Advisor intends to engage government officials and other stakeholders…
Man brutally murdered in La Penitence house; one of four suspects arrested
Police have arrested one of four persons who brutally murdered a man on Tuesday afternoon at Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown. Dead is Amit Singh; a Police report noted that Singh was lured by the four suspects to a house at Middle Road La Penitence after they claimed that they…
Two die as truck slips off bridge, lands in creek 25 feet below
An accident on the Lethem Trail Road, North Rupununi, in the vicinity of Canopy Bridge, on Monday claimed the lives of two persons. Dead are the driver Orlando King, a 29-year-old from North Rupununi, and occupant of the truck, Orin Fraser of Tucville, Georgetown. Police Headquarters revealed that King was…
President & Opposition leader agree to ‘spare no effort’ in resisting Venezuela’s actions
See below full joint statement: His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Mr Aubrey C. Norton, MP., Leader of the Opposition met at the Office of the President on Tuesday October 24, 2023, to discuss the existential threat by Venezuela to Guyana’s sovereignty…
Ireland ease past USA in T20 World Cup qualifier
IRELAND eased past the United States of America by nine wickets to secure their first win of the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi. The USA were all out for 91 off their 20 overs, captain Sindhu Sriharsha (25) and Disha Dhingra (23) putting together a second-wicket partnership of 44. Eimear Richardson and…
Driver in Essequibo hit-and-run remanded
Ganesh Choonilall, a 35-year-old hire car driver of Airy Hall, Essequibo Coast was charged on Monday for failure to stop at an accident scene and failure to render assistance to the victim, Ameer Alli, 63. Choonilall appeared at the Charity Magistrate Court before Magistrate Crystal Lambert, via Zoom. He pleaded not guilty and bail was…
Combinations key to T20 World Cup title defence: Finch
AUSTRALIA captain Aaron Finch says the reigning T20 world champions won’t be pigeonholed into a certain team structure as they look to ensure they have plenty of options should something not go to plan during next month’s World Cup. Finch’s side ramp up their preparations for their T20 World Cup title defence on home soil…
Teen among three charged for robbing policewoman at knifepoint
Three men including a 17-year-old of Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara were on Monday charged for the armed robbery committed on a policewoman. The two others are 21-year-old Roberto Louis of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo and 29-year-old Wendell Austin of Tucville Housing Compound, Georgetown. The policewoman was identified as 27-year-old Stephanie Inderjeet of Providence, East Bank…
Fewer contract overpayments in 2021 Audit Report
There are fewer contract overpayment concerns for works executed in 2021, according to Auditor General (AG) Deodat Sharma. The AG, who handed over the completed 2021 report to Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir on Monday, singled out the Public Works Ministry as showing marked improvements in handling contract payments, resulting in fewer overpayments.…