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A first informal U.N. Security Council vote today showed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the early leader in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, followed by former Guyanese Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, diplomats told Reuters.
Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President Bissoondyal Singh and the Executives and staff of the body have extended condolences on the passing of former Guyana cricketer Sydney Jackson Matthews.
Annandale Secondary School captured the Zone 6 East Coast Demerara title in the 2026 Beharry Secondary Schools Under-19 T20 Cricket Tournament after crushing Golden Grove Secondary by 142 runs at the Queen’s College Ground.
Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize and four commissioners were today sworn in to lead the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the deadly MV Barima tragedy, with President Irfaan Ali saying the nation deserves “a full, fair and impartial account” of what happened and what must be done to prevent a similar disaster.
Dear Editor, The problems with the Port Kaituma Wharf and Stelling can be explained very simply: Imagine trying to build a house on soft mud instead of solid ground.
G Mining Ventures Corp. (GMIN) and G2 Goldfields Inc. (G2) yesterday announced the successful completion of the plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act pursuant to which GMIN has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of G2 and G2 has completed a spin-out transaction with G3 Goldfields Inc.
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday dismissed the substantive appeal brought by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, challenging extradition proceedings against them and proceedings will now resume at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Dear Editor, My name is Luke Daniels. I live in London, and my nephew Omar Linden Harris, is the hero who lost his life while saving Alicia Atkinson and her 10-month-old child.
Dear Editor, Without prejudice to the intent of President Ali in his appointment of the five-person Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima capsizing; and the actual disposition of the appointees, I wish to apply the adage: “It is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done” to the circumstances of the appointment of the Commissioners, and the implication for Justice ‘seen to be done’.
Under pressure over how much of its cargo had been on the MV Barima on July 18th when it capsized and killed more than 70 persons, the Ministry of Public Work yesterday gave a list.
-reverend calls for recovery of vessel Rev. Bunny Samuels yesterday called for the recovery of the MV Barima, saying it was essential for families to find closure in Guyana’s worst maritime disaster.
A former captain of the MV Barima has alleged that persistent management interference, chronic overloading and safety deficiencies within the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) for years created conditions that made the vessel “a floating disaster waiting to occur,” while questioning why senior officials have not faced scrutiny following the tragedy.
Protests erupted yesterday at Den Amstel and Melanie Damishana as family members, friends and supporters of the three crew members charged in connection with the deadly MV Barima tragedy took to the streets, insisting that the men were being made scapegoats for a disaster they say resulted from years of official neglect.
With pressure mounting on the government, the Amerindian People’s Association (APA), joined by civil society representatives and members of opposition parties, yesterday protested outside the Office of the President over the MV Barima tragedy, calling for the vessel to be raised and for the ministers responsible for the sector to resign.
– as President meets victims’ relatives Nearly two weeks after the deadly MV Barima disaster claimed the lives of scores of passengers, a Wakenaam mother who lost both her 11-year-old son and teenage brother says no amount of assistance can ease her grief as families continue to wait for answers and accountability.
-has recognized that bias can be raised and proceedings were not premature Despite the CCJ throwing out their case in relation to extradition proceedings, lawyers for Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed said the court made vital clarifications in relation to bias and also deprecated the conduct of the Attorney General.
-cite declining local output The Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA) has asked the government to permit the temporary importation of chicken amid declining local production and increased demand.
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Guyanese national William Narine outside his residence in Schenectady, New York, citing his previous conviction for conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States.
Dear Editor, Although I have lived in Canada for many years, Guyana remains the land of my birth—the place where my earliest memories were formed and where part of my heart will always live.
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) yesterday said it is closely monitoring the 72 murder charges instituted against three men over the MV Barima tragedy, stressing that the rights of the accused must be protected as the authorities pursue the truth about the disaster.
