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May 31, 2022

Norton threatens legal action against appointment of constitutional commissions

President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday appointed the new commissioners to serve the new Police and Integrity Service Commission. However, Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has threatened to move to the court as he believes that proper consultation was not held on these appointments. The Opposition leader made this statement during his weekly press conference. He said “It will be challenged in the court. That is the bottom line because we know what meaningful consultation is. It is no

Jessica Callender

May 31, 2022

Unbeaten century by Hope drives West Indies to victory over Netherlands

The West Indies have defeated Netherlands in the first of three ODIs after a winning knock from West Indies vice-captain Shai Hope. Shai Hope starred for the West Indies with an unbeaten 119, which makes his 11th ODI century. He was assisted by bruising half centuries from teammates Shamarh Brooks and Brandon King. This will earn the team crucial Cricket World Cup Super League match points after sealing a seven-wicket win. The men in maroon were left to chase 240 from a reduc

Shemar Alleyne

May 31, 2022

CCJ to hear appeal of elections petition on July 19

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has set July 19 at 10:00 am to hear the appeal filed against the Court of Appeal’s ruling that it has jurisdiction to hear and entertain the dismissed APNU+AFC’s Election Petition 99 of 2020. In the capacity of General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Vice-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, are listed as the applicants. During the case management on Tuesday, P

Shemar Alleyne

May 31, 2022

President swears in members of Police Service & Integrity Commissions

President Irfaan Ali moments ago swore in businessmen Ernesto Choo-a-Fat and Hakeem Mohamed, attorney Lloyd Mark Conway and Bishop Patrick Anthony Findlay as members of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Findlay will serve as the Chairman of the Commission while Mohammed was absent and would take the Oath of Office at a later date. The PSC is usually a five-member body and the life of each Commission runs for three consecutive years. President Ali had suspended the entire P

Jessica Callender

May 31, 2022

Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez extends contract until 2024

Mexico's Sergio Pérez has signed a two-year contract extension with Red Bull that will keep him with the team until 2024. 32-year old Pérez won Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix and currently stands third in this season's driver standings. Additionally, he and his teammate, defending world champion Max Verstappen, have taken Red Bull to the top of the constructors' standings after seven races. Pérez joined Red Bull at the end of 2020 and finished fourth in the 2021 drivers' champion

Shemar Alleyne

May 31, 2022

Man, 24, arrested over alleged rape of girl, 13

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) have launched an investigation in an alleged rape of a 13-year-old female, of Region 10 by a 24-year-old man of Kwakwani. Reports are that the incident occurred on May 25 and the suspect arrested on May 27. Investigations are ongoing.

Jessica Callender

May 31, 2022

"Nothing Changes by Doing Nothing"

That's the motto that led a team of four former UG students to win one of the world's most prestigious awards for technological innovation. This is the story of Team Frame Perfect...

May 31, 2022

Amaila Falls Hydropower project facing setbacks; contract may be retendered -VP

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday said the Government is struggling to come to an agreement with China Railway Group Limited, the contracted company that was finalised for the development of the Amaila Hydropower Project. This was the same company that was initially selected to construct the Amaila Falls hydropower project in 2012 and received a no objection from the Cabinet in November 2021 for the same project. The Vice President explained that the company is

Jessica Callender

May 30, 2022

Alzarri Joseph in contention for West Indies first ODI squad against Netherlands

West Indies white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran revealed in a press conference earlier today that Alzarri Joseph, who is just coming off a stint with IPL champions Gujarat Titans, could play in tomorrow’s match. The West Indies are set to begin their first of three ODIs against the Netherlands tomorrow. On the eve of the series opener, Pooran confirmed that fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, fresh off a title-winning IPL stint with Gujarat Titans, would be in "contention for selectio

May 30, 2022

“There isn’t anything else we can do at this stage”- VP Jagdeo on increased fuel price

In light of the increase in gas price, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says “there isn’t anything else we can do at this stage.” This comment came after the Vice President was asked whether the Government would be implementing any measures to cushion the impact of this increase. The Government had recently reduced the excise tax on fuel and the Vice President explained “that’s the only thing the Government use to collect in terms of revenue and there is zero revenue. We don

Shemar Alleyne

May 30, 2022

1 missing, 1 in custody following 2-boat collision in Mazaruni River

A 40-year-old man is feared dead following a two-boat collision at Jawalla Village in the Upper Mazaruni on Saturday at about 17:45h. The missing man has been identified as Fabian Sam of Jawalla Village. Reports are that Sam, who was operating a 35-foot-long boat powered by a 30 HP outboard engine, was moving along the Mazaruni River with five occupants. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), upon approaching the confluence of the Mazaruni and Kukui Rivers, another boat,

Shemar Alleyne

May 30, 2022

Prisoner found hanging in lock-up at Leonora Station

A 46-year-old man was on Monday found hanging in the Leonora Station lock-up, one day before he was scheduled to appear in court. The dead man has been identified as Brian Knight of Fellowship Street, Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara (WCD). According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), he was found at about 13:30h. He was in custody for assault and domestic violence allegedly committed on a 42-year-old female.

Shemar Alleyne

May 30, 2022

Crane teacher died of haemorrhage after blunt trauma - PME

A Post Mortem Examination (PME) conducted on 41-year-old Omega Ault, who was found in a state of decomposition at her Crane, West Coast Demerara (WCD) home on Friday, has found that she died as a result of bleeding in the brain caused by blunt trauma to the head. The PME was performed at the Ezekiel Funeral Home by Government Pathologist Nehaul Singh. Omega, a teacher of Crane Public Road, WCD, was found on Friday last at about 17:00h by her brother, who had been calling her

Shemar Alleyne

May 30, 2022

Kescia Branche's murder: Freed taxi driver calls for case to be reopened

Matthew Munroe, who was acquitted of the 2017 murder of school teacher Kescia Branche, is calling for fresh investigations into the case, intending to find the woman's killer while bringing justice to the family. Last week, Munroe, a taxi driver formerly of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was acquitted of the crime after the prosecution failed to locate the key witness. Munroe, who spent the last five years behind bars, maintained his innocence during a pres

May 30, 2022

PRICE INCREASE AT GUYOIL PUMP- Bus operators say is "putting pressure on them"

GUYOIL on Monday announced another increase in price of fuel. This is the second increase for this month. Earlier this month the gas price stood at $239 per litre. Now today, they issued another notice announcing an $18 increase. This means that gas now stands at $254 per litre. MTV News Update spoke with a few motorists who expressed their concern about the continuous increases. The motorists said that it is “putting pressure on them.” To this end, the operators believe that

Jessica Callender

May 30, 2022

CM Wendell Meusa, Pooja Lam usurp Defending Champions to win National Titles

Open Championship Candidate Master Wendell Meusa dominated the Gaico National Open Chess Championship to earn the National Chess Champion title for 2022. He finished the tournament on 8 points after nine rounds, just half of a point ahead of former National Champion Candidate Master Taffin Khan who finished the tournament in second place. Meusa’s only defeat came during the sixth round against Roberto Neto (5th place). In 3rd and 4th place respectively is Fide Master Anthony

Shemar Alleyne

May 30, 2022

Former media worker now pleads not guilty in cocaine bust at CJIA

Zanneel Nirmala Williams, 25, who initially pleaded guilty to trafficking over 20 pounds of cocaine in April, has now changed her plea to not guilty. Williams, and two others, Anil Sookhoo and Shameka Caesar are facing a drug trafficking charge for the drug bust at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on April 22, 2022. Her co-accused initially pleaded not guilty to the charges and were released on $750,000 bail. With Williams changing her plea to not guilty, she was

May 30, 2022

Rotaract Club of Georgetown launches outdoor library to combat literacy loss

The Rotaract Club of Georgetown on Saturday launched its outdoor library and recreational garden at the Red Cross Society under the theme "Creative Growth, Colourful Roots." The Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) will be donating books to four schools as the initiative seeks to combat literacy loss among children. The Education Ministry earlier this year had reported that the Covid 19 pandemic has resulted in learning loss. Assistant Chief Literacy Officer at the Ministry of

Jessica Callender

May 30, 2022

Sarwan resigns from West Indies Men’s Selector role for personal reasons

Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirms the resignation of West Indies Senior Men’s and Youth Selector, Ramnaresh Sarwan. A release from CWI stated that the Guyanese resigned from the role due to personal reasons. Ramnaresh Sarwan was appointed to as a Selector for the West Indies Men’s Youth and Selection Panels on January 6, 2022, and only a few months later he has informed that he is unable to continue. Sarwan was elected to serve a two-and-a-half-year tenure where he would’ve

Delicia Bailey

May 30, 2022

ONE KILLED ANOTHER HOSPITALISED FOLLOWING CORENTYNE ACCIDENT

Speeding on the Corentyne highway has once again taken the life of a young hire car driver while a passenger who was in the car at the time is nursing serious injuries at the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital following an accident on Sunday. The accident occurred at about 22:00 hours on the No. 63 Public Road, Corentyne. Dead is 24-year-old Kevin Alert of Kiltearn Village, Corentyne while the occupant who is hospitalised has been identified as 21-year-old Nicholas Johnson of No