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Amerindian communities will receive an additional $2.5 billion in funding this year through the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, bringing the total amount of money disbursed under the programme to $16.9 billion to support sustainable development initiatives in Indigenous villages across Guyana. This will pave the way for more social and […]

Four additional bodies have been recovered from the MV Barima tragedy, bringing the confirmed number of bodies recovered to 57, the Government of Guyana announced on Wednesday afternoon. In an update issued at 1:00 p.m., the Government said 44 of the victims have been positively identified by relatives, while 18 bodies have already been released

The Government of Guyana will invest $3 billion this year to assist Amerindian families in building new homes and carrying out repairs to existing ones in villages across hinterland communities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during an interactive session with Indigenous leaders at the National Toshaos Conference at

—Specialised teams to enter vessel, recover victims A major technical operation to access the wreck of the MV Barima got underway on Wednesday morning, with local, regional and international teams working to enter the sunken vessel and recover those believed to be trapped inside. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the operation during a morning briefing

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali continues to lead the national response to the MV Barima tragedy, remaining on the ground with affected families and ensuring that every available resource is being deployed to locate those still missing and recover the victims of the disaster. The President, having heard of the tragedy, ventured to the Charity waterfront,

–in announcement of next phase of investment VICE-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has outlined what he described as a major shift in the government’s approach to hinterland development, announcing that the next phase of investment will prioritise creating jobs, expanding income-generating opportunities and building sustainable village economies across […]

THE July 18 sinking of the MV Barima has prompted President Dr Irfaan Ali to declare three days of national mourning. The proclamation honours the victims of the MV Barima tragedy, which unfolded when the passenger and cargo ferry carrying approximately 179 people capsized off Guyana’s Atlantic coast. At the time, the ferry capsized was

–defends search and rescue operation PRIME Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has forcefully pushed back against claims that private citizens or political figures are “ahead” of the government’s search and rescue operation for victims of the MV Barima ferry disaster, condemning what he described as the exploitation of the tragedy for […]

AIRCRAFT involved in the ongoing search, rescue and recovery operation following the MV Barima tragedy are being placed at risk by unauthorised drone activity, with local pilot Learie Barclay warning that such actions endanger the lives of crews operating in the area. Barclay, who on Tuesday landed in Region Two, issued an appeal on social

THE Government of Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting survivors and families affected by the tragic MV Barima disaster, with Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips dismissing claims that survivors were pressured into accepting compensation. During Tuesday evening’s press briefing, the Prime Minister said that the assistance […]

Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham), Faizal Khan, has underscored the vast opportunities available in Guyana for United Kingdom (UK)-based companies seeking to expand their global footprint and accelerate business growth. Speaking on Guyana’s investment potential during a recent Energy Perspectives podcast, Khan encouraged UK […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), in collaboration with the Labour Ministry, have launched a four-day project and workshop initiative aimed at modernising and strengthening Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) systems across Guyana. The initiative aligns with the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for 40-year-old David Singh of Eccles New Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD) for questioning in a $2.6 million firearm fraud. Based on reports received, Singh allegedly collected the money from two brothers, ages 35 and 30, a contractor and an operator, respectively, both of Best The post Eccles man […]

The Home Affairs Ministry has warned that individuals who knowingly create, share or republish false or misleading content related to the MV Barima tragedy could face legal consequences as investigations into the sinking continue. The warning comes as Prime Minister, Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips, during an interview on Tuesday, also appealed to the […]

As the captain and some of his crew members remain in police custody following the MV Barima tragedy, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has confirmed that disciplinary actions have been taken in the past against other seafarers found guilty of misconduct. “I can tell you, sir, that captains and members of his crew have been The post Govt operated […]