Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali’s statement at the opening of Amerindian Heritage Month at the Amerindian Village, Sophia, is nothing but a cynical and desperate attempt to deflect blame for his government’s poor performance at the management of the Transport & Harbours Department (T&HD) under Mr.
A new 800-kVA generator is expected to become operational at Kwakwani by the middle of next week, increasing the Region Ten community’s electricity-generation capacity from 2.3 MVA to 3.1 MVA.
Twenty-seven-year-old shopkeeper Zamal Samuels is currently on trial at the High Court in Demerara, accused of beating customer Aaron Conyers to death at Black Water Village, North West District.
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has warned mining tenure holders against selling or purporting to sell lands granted for mining, saying that irrevocable powers of attorney and private agreements do not establish ownership or lawful tenure.
Three men have been found guilty of the 2021 murder of 61-year-old Bheim Evans, called “Lio” or “Busta,” while two of their co-accused were acquitted following a jury trial in the High Court.
The police file concerning the fatal accident involving former Region Six Regional Executive Officer Dr Veerasammy Ramayya was sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on August 18, according to DPP Communications Specialist Liz Rahaman.
Dear Editor, Guyana is approaching one year since Keoma Griffith was handed the position of Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning—an appointment widely viewed not as a recognition of competence, but as a political reward for loyalty.
The State has denied any liability for the deaths of 20 children in the 2023 Mahdia Secondary School dormitory fire, maintaining that it fulfilled its duty of care and that emergency escape routes were available and communicated to students through fire drills.
Caribbean Airlines has introduced a private airport taxi service for passengers travelling to and from selected airports and destinations in the United States.
Dear Editor, The President’s feature address at the opening of Amerindian Heritage month did not begin with a moment of silence in honour of those who died in the recent tragedy.
Police on Tuesday destroyed more than $22.8 million worth of cannabis during an eradication exercise at Long Savannah, Canje Creek, Berbice River.
Ten days before the catastrophic sinking of the MV Barima there was another signal event that drew a line under a gruesome double murder that frayed the fabric of society and led to riots.
(CPL) The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons claimed an 8 run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the final game of the season at the Queen’s Park Oval in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Hicks Mittelholzer has described his appearance at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon as a memorable step in his development after the Guyanese runner established a new personal best and finished among the leading 600 competitors.
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N), will invest more than US$7 billion through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years in the South American country, the U.S.
A one-man protest was staged outside the Office of the President on Vlissengen Road this morning, with Preston John calling on the Government to take steps to float the MV Barima in an effort to retrieve some of his belongings and to gain further information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his brother, Oxwell John.
Dear Editor, I have a few questions and concerns for the Administration of Huis t’ Dieren Primary School and the Ministry of Education of Guyana.
The Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Barima today said it was working to begin public hearings later this month and invited survivors, relatives and other persons with relevant information to come forward.
As Guyana marks Amerindian Heritage Month, Indigenous rights activist Laura George is challenging the country to look beyond the colourful celebrations and cultural showcases and confront what she says are the deeper realities affecting Indigenous peoples.
-in apparent swipe at Opposition Leader over MV Barima aid President Irfaan Ali last evening appeared to accuse Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed of using assistance to Indigenous communities affected by the MV Barima disaster to advance his political interests and escape his legal difficulties, warning residents against “wolves” arriving in fast boats with hampers and expressions of sympathy.
