Guyana Times

Hotspotgy as part of its contributions to Guyana’s Golden Jubilee celebrations will hosts its inaugural scavenger hunt under the theme “Love Where You Live”. The event is set for May 5 and will kick off at the 704 Parking Lot at 13:30h. This unique event is Hotspotgy’s way of celebrating Guyana’s Golden Jubilee. As one of Guyana’s premier local entertainment...

Saturday, May 14, 2016 Bankers Trust Falcons Get Fit Linden 5km Run Land Trek (Hiking) Up River Boat/BOSAI/Rockstone Tours Regatta Wisroc Village Day Miss Linden Independence Pageant Sunday, May 15, 2016 Land Trek (Hiking) Church Service 3rd Annual Fiz-eek Flex Extravaganza Opening Ceremony (M&TC & VYBZ) Arabian Night White and Anything Party LABA “Switch It Up” Basketball Tournament Monday, May 16, 2016 Inter Primary Spelling Bee Competition Visual Arts Exhibition and On the Spot...

In line with Guyana’s 50th jubilee celebrations happening in the month of May, Hits and Jams Entertainment is partnering with Mc Neil Enterprises for “50 Shades of Reggae”. Headlining the show is renowned Jamaican Reggae artiste Beres Hammond. In recent years, Hammond has toured much of the world performing at sold-out concerts as fans flock to hear his smooth...

HJ Water World, along with the Rock Restaurant and Bar, brings to you “BBQ and Beer on the Beach” on Friday, April 29, 2016. Patrons can enjoy the comfortable beach furniture and the best barbeque in town along with Guyana’s best beers, including GT Beer, Stag Beer or Xtra Beer. Tickets for the event cost only $1500 and are available...

– organisers to host beauty expo on May 21 and 22  The highly-anticipated Guyana Fashion Week (GFW), which was scheduled to be held as part of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, will now be held later in the year, November 3 to 13. However, the launch of the GFW will be incorporated into the impressive schedule of jubilee activities...

The five persons who were arrested in connection with the horrendous murder of prominent rice farmers Bibi and Mohammed Munir will be further detained by Police for questioning as the probe into the matter intensifies. On Thursday, investigators were granted a 72-hour extension to the legal 72-hour detention period. Bibi Munir, 70, and her husband, Mohammed, 77, of Lot 16...

Earth Day 2016 As persons around the globe observe Earth Day today, world leaders will be making history at the United Nations Head Office in New York as they recommit their pledge to fight against climate change. Over 100 countries will sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, representing their commitment to join it formally. The signing to the Paris Agreement...

Two men and a woman were on Thursday arraigned on larceny charges before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts four years after they reportedly stole millions in plywood from Toolsie Persaud Limited, one of Guyana’s largest manufacturing companies. Oliver Coates, 66; Jacquelyn Mangru, 46, and Joseph (only name given), 55, were not required to plead to...

– former President could not confirm payment A recent visit to China by Minister of State Joseph Harmon has revealed that Chinese company, Datang Telecom Technology and Industry Group, has already repaid the outstanding US$5 million for Government’s shares in GTT, however, local authorities are yet to find a record of the payment. In 2012, the Chinese company purchased Government’s 20...

A Chinese national attached to China Harbour was relieved of a large sum of cash while in the vicinity of Church Street, Georgetown. According to reports reaching Guyana Times, the man who is presently employed at the Movie Town construction site, Patterson, Greater Georgetown, was parked in front of a supermarket on Church Street on Wednesday when a white...