Stats Bureau rejects “erroneous” claims on census

The Bureau of Statistics today said that it has noted recent “erroneous” claims made on social media suggesting that political interference is responsible for the delayed publication of the 2022 Population and Housing Census results and said it wished to provide the following response.

La Grange cyclist dies after collision with car

Police are investigating the fatal collision, which resulted in the death of 56-year-old pedal cyclist Shaman Ally of Lot 39 Independence Street, La Grange, that occurred on Sunday, October 13.

The newly constructed Leguan Island Crematorium
The newly constructed Leguan Island Crematorium

New crematorium commissioned at Leguan

Leguan Island now boasts its own crematorium and according to President Irfaan Ali, who presided over the commissioning ceremony on Friday, it is a sanctuary where families can grieve the loss of their loved ones and begin the process of healing, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated.

Avishkar Deonarine and Acting Mayor Lorna Fitzallen cutting the ribbon
Avishkar Deonarine and Acting Mayor Lorna Fitzallen cutting the ribbon

AD Studio launched at Anna Regina

Avishkar Deonarine, a 27-year-old from Sparta, Essequibo, Region Two, has officially opened AD Studios, which offers a wide range of professional photography and videography services, along with other essential services previously unavailable in the area.

Clinton Williams
Clinton Williams

Condolences and tributes pour in for Clinton Williams

President Irfaan Ali is among many who have expressed condolences to the family of immediate past chairman of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Clinton Williams who passed away recently.

Rising Stars overcome Potaro to win men’s title

‘Rats Memorial’ Football Championship – Rivers View clinches women’s crown Rising Stars and Rivers View captured the men’s and women’s divisional crowns, respectively, when the annual ‘Rats Memorial’ Football Championship concluded on Sunday evening at the Bartica Community Centre ground.

Guyana to battle Suriname tonight in must-win encounter

CONCACAF Nations League – win required to prevent relegation With anything other than a victory that will result in their relegation from League A in their maiden campaign, the Golden Jaguars will battle traditional foe Suriname this evening at 20:00hrs at the Dr.

Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 21 people in an airstrike in the north, health officials said, while millions of Israelis took shelter from projectiles fired back across the border.