Guyana

—President Ali says, highlights Guyana’s move to become regional energy, trade hub amid global crises   PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has outlined an ambitious strategy to turn Guyana into a regional anchor of energy and fertiliser security, as the world grapples with severe disruptions to oil, gas and agricultural input supplies triggered by the closure

RESIDENTS of St Cuthbert’s Mission along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are already seeing major improvements in their daily life following the completion of a $196 million road project, a development that is expected to significantly enhance transportation, agriculture, and tourism in the Region Four Amerindian community.   The newly completed road now […]

US-SANCTIONED businessmen, Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed, through a US-based attorney, have again tried to undermine the ongoing extradition proceedings against them by now accusing US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole D. Theriot of overstepping diplomatic boundaries.   The letter comes as the Mohamed family and their representatives face growing scrutiny over an […]

MINISTER of Education Sonia Parag in emphasising the importance of Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs), recently reminded a group of parents that these help to build stronger schools, advance the education system and produce better learners.   She said that by engaging in this forum, parents can speak with teachers about challenges, and teachers can share […]

  THE government is forging ahead with plans to construct a revetment and timber landing at Hubu, East Bank Essequibo, in Region Three, to strengthen riverbank protection along the Essequibo River and improve access for transportation, agriculture and other economic activities.   The massive project will be undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture’s […]

AS government continues its efforts to ensure healthcare is accessible in every part of the country, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony recently handed over seven boats to the Regional Health Department in Region One.   Present at the simple yet significant event was Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley and regional health officials.   In a

EFFORTS to strengthen sweet-potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice with technical specialists in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, and […]

YOUNG people in Region Three are being urged to position themselves for unprecedented economic opportunities as the government moves closer to establishing the Guyana Development Bank, which will offer zero-interest loans and no collateral financing for entrepreneurs.   Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, […]

THE Insurance Association of Guyana has emphasised its support of the Guyana Fire Service’s recent advisory regarding the safe storage of fuel.   According to a press release, the Association is urging members of the public to avoid the use of non-approved containers, including drink bottles and other unsuitable vessels, as these pose a significant

A CONTRACTOR for Platinum Investments has firmly rejected allegations made by Azruddin Mohamed regarding delays, cost inflation and improper practices at the Jimbo pump station project at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).   The pump station contract, awarded in mid‑2023 to Raj Golyn of Platinum Investments, carried an 18‑month timeline, […]

– remanded ahead of sentencing A West Coast Berbice (WCB), Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) man who was on trial for a sexual offence committed against a child has been found guilty by a jury at the Berbice High Court. He was remanded to prison pending sentencing. Robert Campbell, 37, was on trial at the Berbice Assizes The post WCB man found guilty of […]

The Guyana Police Force has signalled its intention to challenge a ruling by Magistrate Allan Wilson dismissing a cybercrime terrorism charge against Dennis Persaud, 37, of West Strathavon, Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). Magistrate Allan Wilson dismissed the chargefollowing submissions made at the close of the […]

A 24-year-old mason was on Wednesday remanded to prison when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on an attempted murder charge arising from a violent alleged robbery on the Kitty Seawall. Amon Gilbert of Lot 19 ‘C’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was not required to plead to the indictable The […]

Fishing communities and coastal businesses in Guyana are expected to benefit from improved seabed mapping under a new partnership between the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). The collaboration, a statement from the British High Commission in Georgetown stated, aims to strengthen Guyana’s capacity to survey […]

A fire of so far unknown origin this morning completely destroyed a building located at Cummings Street, Georgetown. The property is owned by overseas-based Guyanese bodybuilder, Hugh Ross and was occupied at the time by his relatives, Sandra Sandy and Iana De France, who escaped the burning building unharmed. Reports are that one of the The post Fire […]