By Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Filmed and edited by Shatanand Anude There was a time when the sound of steelpan echoed through the streets of Georgetown, its rhythms threading through the city like an unbroken melody. The music was a declaration—of joy, of rivalry, of cultural pride. But today, the instrument…
Winning team to pocket $1M at second Rock Auto Trans futsal tournament
Six teams will compete in the second edition of the Rock Auto Trans Futsal Tournament, which kicks off February 24 at the National Gymnasium. The organiser, Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith, has announced that the tournament, which the Guyana Football Federation sanctions, has an increased top prize of G$1 million. Griffith, who…
Elections fraud trial: Local observer says repeated objections during tabulation were ignored
Though there were repeated objections, which caused some party officials to eventually become angry and leave, the tabulation of votes in Region Four during the 2020 General and Regional Elections continued. In fact, attempts to derail the elections persisted, with the process moving to GECOM headquarters in Kingston, Georgetown, where…
Free movement, food security, Haiti among Guyana’s priorities for CARICOM Summit
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government gather in Barbados for the 48th Regular Meeting on Wednesday, Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has outlined several pressing issues that are part of his country’s priorities. The meeting, running from February 19 to 21, is taking place under the theme: “Strength…
Free movement, food security, Haiti among Guyana’s priorities for CARICOM Summit
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government gather in Barbados for the 48th Regular Meeting on Wednesday, Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has outlined several pressing issues that are part of his country’s priorities. The meeting, running from February 19 to 21, is taking place under the theme: “Strength…
Mason, 25, remanded for rape of 12-Y-O girl
Andrew Bhola, a 25-year-old mason who is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, who went missing from her home was on Wednesday charged and remanded to prison. Bhola of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Reliance Magistrate Court. He was remanded to prison until March…
Mason, 25, remanded for rape of 12-Y-O girl
Andrew Bhola, a 25-year-old mason who is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, who went missing from her home was on Wednesday charged and remanded to prison. Bhola of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Reliance Magistrate Court. He was remanded to prison until March…
Equity is a necessary business strategy – Energy Conference Women’s Panel
While there are great policies currently in effect in Guyana to include and empower women in development, SLB’s Managing Director, Sharlene Seegoolam, believes that an excellent policy can only be borne from diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Giving equity in the same space is not a checkbox, it is not a…
Equity is a necessary business strategy – Energy Conference Women’s Panel
While there are great policies currently in effect in Guyana to include and empower women in development, SLB’s Managing Director, Sharlene Seegoolam, believes that an excellent policy can only be borne from diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Giving equity in the same space is not a checkbox, it is not a…
Equity is a necessary business strategy – Energy Conference Women’s Panel
While there are great policies currently in effect in Guyana to include and empower women in development, SLB’s Managing Director, Sharlene Seegoolam, believes that an excellent policy can only be borne from diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Giving equity in the same space is not a checkbox, it is not a…
