Guyana

CHIEF of Operations for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) – Guyana, Ivan-Alonzo Gaviria, has commended Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud for her exemplary leadership in the implementation of the Support to Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by Coronavirus in Guyana project. He described the country as a […]

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has warned that while Guyana is open to regional and international partners, it will not hesitate to compete and “break the locks open” in markets that continue to restrict Guyanese products. The president said this while speaking at CAM Motors’ unveiling of its Foton and Jetour lines of vehicles on Saturday.

THE University of Guyana (UG) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the university’s accountancy programme. A historic event, the MoU signing was held in partnership with the ACCA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana at the University of Guyana’s […]

THE drivers of a motor lorry and a minibus involved in the fatal accident on Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara, which claimed the life of a 36-year-old Essequibo Coast resident, have been remanded to prison on charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Kord Sobers, 55, of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, the

MINISTER of Education Sonia Parag has urged students to resist peer pressure and embrace their individuality, stressing that confidence and self-identity are key to making positive choices. Parag spoke to the students during a recent Sexual and Reproductive Health symposium at Bartica, Region Seven, during which she called on young people to understand that […]

  THE ongoing elections fraud trial was adjourned on Monday after the defence objected to key testimony being delivered virtually, insisting that former Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Information Technology Manager, Aneal Giddings, appear in court to testify in person. When the matter was called before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, Giddings, […]

-Minister Ally highlights reforms on UN Public Service Day MINISTER for the Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, has said that the Government of Guyana is continuing efforts to transform the delivery of public services through digital systems, institutional reforms, and through investments in public servants. In a video […]

–Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett assures stakeholders, acknowledges constraints of the current financial climate on human rights GUYANA’S nominee for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has underscored the importance of human rights funding, stating that efforts to advance development, peace and security are inherently […]

-says new system would reduce reliance on manual operations   A LOCALLY developed proposal to automate Georgetown’s sluice/kokers, could significantly improve the city’s ability to manage flooding by eliminating delays associated with manual operations, according to engineer Patrice Jacobs. Presenting the concept to the Mayor and City Council, Jacobs […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman TRAGEDY struck an East Bank Berbice family on Sunday after their six-year-old son lost his life while swimming with other children at Sixth Bridge, Glasgow, East Bank Berbice. Dead is Kayden Busey, a Grade One pupil of the All Saints Primary School in New Amsterdam. Based on information gathered, he allegedly

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has concluded its Warrant Officers’ Development Programme, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the leadership capacity of its senior non-commissioned officers and investing in the continued development of personnel responsible for maintaining standards, discipline and professional excellence across the Force. Over a […]

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) honoured fathers serving within its ranks as part of its annual Father’s Day observance, recognising their contributions to both military service and family life. The observance at Base Camp Ayanganna was led by Colonel General Staff Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts, MSM, who acted in the capacity of Chief of Defence Staff The post […]

The Caribbean’s future prosperity depends on safe, secure and sustainable shipping, with regional cooperation remaining essential as the maritime sector undergoes rapid transformation, according to a senior official of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Speaking at the opening of the Fifth Regional Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime […]

Education Minister Sonia Parag on Sunday visited Branch Road in Mahaicony, where she spearheaded the distribution of 450-gallon water tanks to 74 households, acting on a directive from President Dr Irfaan Ali. According to a Department of Public Information (DPI) report, the distribution delivers on a commitment the President made during an assessment visit […]

Ranks from the Turkeyen Police Station, carried out a Father’s Day hamper distribution exercise within the Turkeyen Police Station district on Sunday as part of the station’s ongoing community engagement efforts. According to a social media post, the exercised was aimed at recognising fathers for their contributions to their families and communities. […]