President should also seek reparatory justice for Indians when the King visits
Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali has rightly renewed his call for compensation and reparative justice for the historical injustices of slavery.
Royal Builders proposes $150m Timehri wharf, aggregate depot
Royal Builders Inc. is proposing a $150 million wharf and sand-and-loam depot at Hyde Park, Timehri, for which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.
They say the economy is growing but why can’t we feel it?
By Prof C. Justin Robinson, Pro Vice Chancellor and Campus Principal, UWI Five Islands Campus t’s as familiar a scene across the Caribbean as one of our stunning sunsets.
Potaro gold miner gets three years over drugs
A 42-year-old gold miner was yesterday sentenced to three years’ imprisonment and fined $252,000 after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
Guyanese reporter ordered deported from BVI after forged document conviction
Guyanese reporter Cathy Richards has been ordered deported from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) after her conviction for the uttering of forged documents.
Panday says PAC ready to resume work on Monday after quorum secured
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Vishnu Panday said yesterday that the committee is expected to meet on Monday after being informed that the required quorum has been secured.
Twelve areas of political activism involving Kwayana, Jagan and others
Dear Editor, Please see below twelve specific areas of political activism during the 1970-1992 period in which Eusi Kwayana, Cheddi Jagan and others were involved: Representation of the PPP at meetings and events organized by The Movement Against Oppression (MAO) established in the ‘Tiger Bay’ area (1970’s).
Seven no longer employed by GGMC, no reason given
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has announced that seven men are no longer employed with the agency and are not authorised to conduct or transact business on its behalf.
A political rivalry at the public’s expense?
The confrontation involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Special Branch head Senior Superintendent Prem Narine has sharpened a question that the government can no longer answer with political denunciations: is the Guyana Police Force exercising its authority independently, or is it allowing itself to become an instrument in a bitter political rivalry?
In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled
FORT MYERS, Florida, (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a potent voting bloc, to vow to address his concerns about Cuba once the Iran war is settled.
Jagdeo’s overture is better understood as attempt to secure long-term dominance of PPP/C
Dear Editor, Bharrat Jagdeo recently stated that the future of Guyana would involve the PNCR and the PPP/C working together “at some level and in some fashion”.
Guyana-bound AA flight returns to Miami after dispute; authorities say no assault occurred
An American Airlines (AA) flight bound for Guyana returned to Miami shortly after takeoff on Thursday following a dispute between a passenger and a flight attendant, but authorities said no assault occurred.
First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows
(Reuters) – The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed today.
Father remanded over decapitation of Orlando Jaikarran
The man who is alleged to have decapitated his six-year-old son, Orlando Jaikarran was today remanded to prison on a charge of murder.
Foreign diplomats in Brazil discuss quick recognition of runoff winner
BRASÍLIA, (Reuters) – Foreign diplomats in Brasilia are discussing a rapid recognition of whoever wins Sunday’s presidential runoff, four ambassadors told Reuters, seeking to ward off any attempts from outside the country to call the election prematurely for either candidate.
Guyana’s karatekas ready for international test as World Shoto Cup begins in Mexico
Guyana’s traditional Shotokan karate athletes are preparing for a major international challenge in Mexico, where they will compete against opponents from several countries at the fifth ISKF World Shoto Cup Karate Tournament.
New faces step up for Guyana at Inter-Guiana Games chess tournament
A largely new group of young chess players will carry Guyana’s hopes at the Inter-Guiana Games in Suriname this weekend, with some preparing to represent the country internationally for the first time.
President tells CNN he doesn’t see US forcing its positions on Guyana
President Irfaan Ali yesterday said in an interview with US news network, CNN that he does not see the United States forcing its positions on Guyana.
Gazetted aviation rules require runway safety teams
—operators must assess risks before changes to facilities and operations Operators of certified aerodromes must establish runway safety teams and assess risks before implementing changes to their facilities and operations, under amended aviation requirements published in the October 12 Official Gazette.
African Guyanese need more structured approach to organizing and modernizing their ancestral lands and villages
Dear Editor, Please allow me to share some thoughts, experiences, observations and findings on African Guyanese and their ancestral lands.