Catholic diocese must seize this moment to re-engage the faithful

Dear Editor, When Pope Francis passed away, I called a good friend—one of the most devout and still active members of the local diocese—to inquire whether the Church would be holding any vigils or solemn observances in his honour. I was told that a …

Everything for the kitchen

GHRA urges Western diplomats to demand public accountability in Adriana Younge’s case

Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 17:44 by Denis Chabrol The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA). The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) on Tuesday said it was insufficient for Western diplomats here to appeal for calm during recent unrest …

Why the request to have Dr. Hubert Daisley conduct another autopsy?

Dear Editor, The recent announcement that the family of Adriana Younge now wishes to engage Dr. Hubert Daisley, a Trinidadian pathologist, to conduct another autopsy to determine the cause of death has raised understandable concerns among many in the …

‘Essequibo Is We Own’ Softball Cup championship… CCC 2, Queenstown/Ariel, Pitch Invaders win classes

WITH some close and exciting matches in the inaugural “Essequibo Is We Own Softball Cup” that was played on May 3 and 4, the Caribbean Cricket Club (CCC) 2 over 40, Queenstown/Ariel (open male) and Pitch Invaders (open female) were crowned champions at …

Brook to lead England for West Indies T20, ODI series

CMC – Harry Brook will lead England for the first time in their upcoming T20I and ODI series against West Indies, beginning at the end of the month. The 26-year-old Brook has been named captain for both teams, which will contest three Metro Bank One Day …

PSL 2025 to resume on May 17, final scheduled for May 25

(ESPNcricinfo) – PSL 2025 will resume on May 17, with the final on May 25. The announcement confirms the league will end a week after it was originally scheduled to. The four remaining group games will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground, with the …

OPINION: A song that burns, a society that sinks

Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 9:19 by Denis Chabrol by GHK Lall I am often amazed at some of the things that come out of some people’s heads.  It might be quite accurate to say that I have this in the wrong order.  Because it is what goes into …

Nursing Director calls for mandatory health check-ups of nurses at GPHC

Director of Nursing at the Georgetown Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Dr Leslyn Holder has called for mandatory health check-ups of nurses at the facility, emphasising the need for better care of this group of healthcare professionals. She made the call during …

Construction of New Demerara River Bridge 76.9% complete

According to a weekly progress report presented by the Ministry of Public Works, the physical development of the New Demerara River Bridge structure currently stands at 76.91 per cent completed. This milestone is being driven by the manpower of 1,383 …