GECOM should be able to begin work for local gov’t elections
Dear Editor, There is no reason why an independent body such as GECOM cannot commence the work plan in place to ensure that local government elections are carried out in a timely manner.
Samantha Reid denies drunk driving at Fairfield, family says injured man in poor condition
Businesswoman Samantha Reid yesterday denied drunk driving in a Fairfield accident on Friday that left a motorist in a serious condition.
WIN, APNU meeting set for today
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and APNU Leader Aubrey Norton are expected to meet today at 11 am to discuss opposition representation on the Local Government Commission (LGC) and other matters, but the venue for the engagement was still to be finalised up to yesterday.
Chinese Landing residents block mining equipment from entering titled lands
Residents of Chinese Landing-Tassawini in Region One on Friday blocked heavy-duty equipment from being transported into the community’s titled lands, amid renewed mining operations linked to businessman Wayne Vieira and an unresolved court battle.
Carl Singh-led Constitution Reform Commission is already a colossal failure with no reasonable prospect of redemption
Dear Editor, The appearance in the press on August 15 of a notice dated June 23, 2026, signed by Attorney-at-Law Javed Shadick, Secretary to the Constitution Reform Commission, is the first public indication in some time that the Carl Singh-led Commission is still alive and, after more than two years in office, has finally reached the first stage of public consultation.
Region Eight gets $141m health simulation centre
A $140.8 million simulation centre intended to strengthen the practical training of nursing students and other healthcare workers has been commissioned in Region Eight.
Report suggests that Sandbach continued trafficking of enslaved Africans to British Guiana 40 years after abolition
The UK Guardian yesterday reported that evidence has come to light that Sandbach, Tinne and Company – a corporation closely linked to the merchants who got the biggest taxpayer-funded compensation payouts at the end of slavery – continued to traffic enslaved Africans illegally after abolition to then British Guiana.
Engineer, Pan-Africanist Tom Dalgety dies
Engineer, miner and Pan-African activist William Thomas “Tom” Dalgety has died, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) announced yesterday.
Operations suspended on Liza Unity FPSO after small fire
Operations aboard the Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) were suspended after a small fire was detected in the laundry room of its living quarters, ExxonMobil said yesterday.
GPHC patient, 39, warns about vaping dangers
‘Don’t try it at all. Just watch it and pass it. Don’t touch it’ A 39-year-old construction worker who is recovering from a severe medical crisis at the Georgetown Public Hospital has warned others against vaping, saying the habit left him unable to breathe and has permanently altered his life.
BIT training leads to opportunities for Region One, Two residents
Two graduates of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) are putting their newly acquired skills to use, with one establishing a welding workshop in Region Two and the other securing tractor-driving jobs in Region One.
GPL threatens legal action over damage to Annandale network
The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) says it intends to pursue legal action against a driver following an accident at Annandale, East Coast Demerara, yesterday which damaged a utility pole and other components of its electricity network.
A few hours, a full bucket and a heart for MV Barima families
-WIN councillor reflects on street drive to help Felicia Forrester-Sheriff, a We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) councillor for Region Four (Demerara/Mahaica), has acknowledged that it may have taken some humility to stand on the street with her bucket asking persons for donations for the families affected by the MV Barima disaster.
Murder charges against T&HD employees ludicrous – Charrandass Persaud
Former Alliance For Change (AFC) Member of Parliament and Attorney-at-Law Charrandass Persaud has described the murder charges brought against three T&HD employees over the MV Barima disaster as “ludicrous”.
Survivor reiterates MV Barima’s water problem was no secret before disaster
– questions delay in rescue after seeing aircraft overhead Survivor Donald Modeste has recounted how fears over the condition of the MV Barima followed him onto the vessel’s final voyage, saying he had repeatedly heard that the ferry had holes and was taking in water before he boarded on July 18 when the catastrophe started.
Ministers assess traffic arrangements at Plaisance worksite
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and Minister within the Ministry of Housing Vanessa Benn conducted a walkthrough at Plaisance to assess traffic-management arrangements amid ongoing works in the area.
Profit oil of 39.8%
On August 1st, Kiskadee Watch reported that ExxonMobil’s Chief Financial Officer Neil Hansen had disclosed in an interview the day before with Reuters that its joint venture here had recovered the US$55b it had invested to develop the Stabroek Block and that as a consequence Guyana would now receive more oil money.
Guyana Amazon Warriors crush Falcons to complete hat-trick of CPL wins
The Guyana Amazon Warriors on Sunday extended their winning streak to three matches with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Sand Pipes storms to Guyana Cup glory at Rising Sun
Newly imported Sand Pipes delivered a dominant performance to win the feature race at the 18th Guyana Cup on Sunday, completing a successful day for the Jumbo Jet Racing Stable at the Rising Sun Turf Club.
Guyana crowned CFU Tier II champions after shootout win over Suriname
Guyana’s Under-14 boys were crowned Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Tier II champions after defeating Suriname 4-2 on penalties in Sunday’s final in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
