Guyana

–in areas of education, health, President Ali announces –points to further decentralisation efforts, solutions to effectively address existing gaps   EMPHASISING the government’s commitment to enhancing service efficiency, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday, outlined a vision to further reduce the cost and time it takes for citizens to access […]

–Hughes says ‘absolutely not’ to reports of Norton being appointed presidential candidate THE possibility of another coalition between the ‘divorced’ A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) hangs in the balance, as talks were put on “life support” because of what appears to be a power struggle and distrust among […]

–through partnership between ‘Guyana Mining School,’ Oko West Project developers THE Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Mining School and Technical Training Centre (GMSTCI), recently signed with GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. (GMIN) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Industrial Attachment Programme. This initiative, according to a […]

–PPP’s Rohee endorses GECOM chair decision to rule out biometrics for 2025 Elections CHAIRPERSON of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, has ruled against introducing biometric fingerprint identification for voting in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections, citing feasibility issues and limited time. This […]

FOLLOWING the presentation of the National Budget 2025, the Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton stated that over the past four years, each budget has been building off of the previous one, allowing government to continue building on its programmes and projects. Minister Hamilton outlined that the National Budget placed significant emphasis on infrastructure, […]

BIT CEO urges youths to seize opportunity for telecommunication industry success TWENTY young people from across Guyana have embarked on an innovative journey to become certified Fibre-Optic Installers, following the launch of the Fibre-Optic Installation Training Programme by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The four-week programme, which was […]

–says all stakeholders in law enforcement are important POLICE Commissioner, Clifton Hicken, on Monday, used the story of his rise from the Special Constabulary to inspire ranks who are starting their journey or looking to elevate themselves in the area of law enforcement. Commissioner Hicken, during a strategic meeting with the Special Constabulary, […]

SHAQUILLE Foulkes, also known as ‘Max,’ was found guilty of the 2020 murder of 43-year-old fish vendor Hanuman Jadunauth, also called ‘Baccoo.’ A unanimous verdict was delivered by a 12-member jury on Monday at the Demerara High Court before Justice Navindra Singh. The trial judge has scheduled sentencing for February 17, 2025. Foulkes, now 34,

DESCRIBING 2024 as “very active and rewarding,” CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, expressed optimism for 2025, noting the Community’s commitment to building on its achievements and embracing new challenges and opportunities. At the 54th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on January 16, Dr. Barnett highlighted the gains made in […]

THE Global Emergency Medical Registry (GEMR) and the C Douglas Institute of Learning (CDIL), have partnered to host their first emergency medical conference titled, ‘Bridging the Gap — Global Standards Certification and Training. Participants of the conference included local medical practitioners from private and public institutions, as well as persons […]

Police in Regional Division Seven, acting on information received on Monday went to Makauria, Essequibo River, where they conducted a search at Hamper Bay and found a .32 semi-automatic pistol with a magazine containing six live matching rounds of ammunition. In a statement on Tuesday, Police said that upon arrival at about 16:35h they met The post Police […]

…seek to develop industry-ready professionals for expanding mining sector The Government, through the Guyana Mining School and Technical Training Centre (GMSTCI), recently signed with GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc (GMIN) a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an Industrial Attachment Programme. This initiative is designed to prepare industry-ready […]

…says 3rd simulated virus outbreak slated for this year Amid calls from the Committee of CARICOM Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to intensify efforts to prevent entry of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) in the Region, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Livestock Development […]

…as $35M Providence Nursery School is commissioned The newly-reconstructed Providence Nursery School on the East Bank of Demerara has been commissioned on Tuesday. The reconstruction project was undertaken within a four-month period at a cost of $35,700,000, and the new facility now provides a modern and nurturing learning environment for 120 children, […]

The Demerara High Court has convicted Shaquille Foulkes, known as “Max,” of the 2020 murder of Hanuman Jadunauth, a 43-year-old man called “Baccoo.” The verdict was delivered after a detailed trial led by prosecutor Christopher Belfield, assisted by Muntaz Ali, with Lawrence Harris representing the defense. Jadunauth’s brutal death occurred […]