Guyana Times

Director of Sport Christopher Jones is in firm belief that the ideologies of Caricom with regards to WICB should be taken into strong consideration. The Director of Sport revealed his thoughts at a recently held press conference where he noted that the Caribbean’s cricketing structure needs change. “It time the Caribbean heads fix the problem at the WICB because it’s...

During a peaceful miniprotest staged in front of Office of the President, a few women joined arms to clash with Red Thread’s calls to have Minister Lawrence demit from office. The women indicated that their presence there was not as a group but rather as concerned citizens advocating for the government, saying they believe the minister is being wilfully...

A delegation from the Guyana Police Force visited their law enforcement counterparts in Nickerie, Suriname, where a joint meeting was held to discuss several issues with the objective of strengthening relationships between the two countries. The issues discussed include the sharing of information/intelligence and other assistance regarding organised crimes inclusive of drug and human trafficking, money laundering, as well...

By Utamu Belle Concerns are presently being raised by the Region 10 Democratic Council (RDC) over the alleged discriminate dumping of waste by Cevon’s Waste Disposal in the vicinity of the Linden Watershed situated at Wismar. The issue formed part of a back and forth discussion at the RDC statutory meeting on Thursday, with Councillor Douglas Gittens referring to the...

Newly elected Mayor of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) Patricia Chase-Green has said she welcomes with open arms any attempt by the Auditor General to carry out an audit of City Hall. A recently elected People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Councillor, Bishram Kuppen, just two days ago, joined the list of voices which previously called for an independent...

0Caribbean Premier League Chief Executive Damien O'Donohoe has said filling up the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, with 10,000 fans on four consecutive match days in July, will be the primary factor in determining if the league returns to Florida. O'Donohoe said a World T20 victory for West Indies will hopefully have spurred greater interest in the...

A number of Linden mothers are presently seeking justice for their sons who they allege have fallen victims to Police brutality. The women have also alleged that their sons who are either behind bars or served time already are all wrongfully accused of crimes they know nothing about. Speaking with the media on Friday, the women, including Karen Crawford, Eva...

The Tourism and Public Communications Ministry on Friday received a cheque valued million from network giant, GTT, to facilitate the activities to mark the nation’s 50th independence anniversary. During the handing over ceremony at the headquarters for the Tourism Ministry, Minister Cathy Hughes accepted the cheque which was presented by Marketing Director of the company, Daniel Gilson. Making her...

Scores of residents in Aurora Village, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have registered concerns over the treatment and deteriorating health of animals that get impounded at the Aurora Police Station. Residents said the animals are kept in unkempt conditions and this was reported to the Aurora Police Station some six months ago. To date the conditions remain the same and according to...

The Boyce and Jefford track and field committee launched their inaugural relay festival that will bring another layer to Guyana’s athletics to the forefront. Some of the best clubs and athletes will look to etch their name on the first Boyce and Jefford relay festival when the event is held on April 24. Director of the Committee, Colin Boyce highlighted...