Guyana Times

Comedy lovers on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) are in for a treat on Saturday evening as the popular theatrical show titled “Laff till yu fraff” is held at Bell West Community Centre ground, WBD. With the cast slated to perform, those who plan to attend the show are advised to proceed with caution, as they are expected...

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on Thursday jailed a Nigerian for two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony. Mohamed Lainie Samara pleaded guilty to both charges, the first of which stated that between April 6 and 10 at Moleson Creek, Corentyne with intent to defraud, he conspired with persons known or unknown to him to fake a passport with...

When Brian Tiwari of BK International talks about patriotism, as he does in his press release, in response to the furore about his relationship with Joseph Harmon, we have to treat his words with a little bit of humour. BK’s discovery of patriotism can only go so far. Businessmen, as wealthy as Tiwari might be, will support the Government...

Berbice River taxis – discontinuation not ruled out The Public Infrastructure Ministry could move to discontinue the services of the Berbice River Taxi, if an analysis to be carried out by the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), finds that its operation is not feasible. Minister within the Ministry Annette Ferguson on Wednesday said she recently mandated the T&HD to carry out...

As Guyana moves closer to its 50th Independence anniversary celebrations, corporate Guyana is coming on board in a massive way. Over the past weeks, several entertainment groups and companies have revealed their plans for the jubilee celebrations with several high-level concerts ranging from “50 Shades of Reggae” to “Soca on the Beach” among others. Joining in the big celebrations...

After a huge success at the Guyana National Stadium, the promoters of “Clash of the Titans” are now making preparations to have the chutney explosion held in Berbice. It is under the premise that huge support for the show came from the ancient county, hence in all fairness, it be taken there. On July 2, Bath Settlement ground, West...

GSL/Golyn 10/10 Softball… The Golyn 10/10 country wide softball cricket tournament organised by the Guyana Softball League (GSL) and sponsored by Trophy Stall, and Miss Love Trading (West Coast) saw the battle continuing as the winners produced some convincing displays to move on in the West Coast Zone. At Leonora Ground, Ruimzeight XI defeated Maracs XI by four wickets. Maracs XI...

The Queen’s College Theatre Arts Class of 2016 as a requirement for their School Based Assessment (SBA) will be hosting a night filled with drama, song and dance at the National Cultural Centre on April 17. The students, along with the guidance of their teacher, have realised that there is a great sense of division in our society with...

In light of the recent fatal accident on the Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara, and along the Diamond Scheme Access Road as well, the Public Infrastructure Ministry will be installing 100 streetlights along these roadways. According to a statement from the ministry, over the years it has received several reports of accidents along the access roads of the...

Closure of LBI operations Criticisms are already being piled on the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition Government as the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) announced plans to close the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Sugar estate later this year. This is the second factory to suffer this fate since the coalition took office last May. The Guyana Agricultural...