First Bauxite taken over
First Bauxite on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an agreement under which Strategic Bauxite has acquired the Company.
Guyana News
Tunnel ventilated poultry pens launched at Mon Repos
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday said Guyana is moving from a country that simply grows food to one that designs and manages modern agricultural ecosystems.
Major row erupts between gov’t, VAMED over hospital projects
-Austrian company threatens arbitration after served with termination notices Two of the government’s major hospital projects have ground to a halt after termination notices were served to the Austrian contractor which yesterday threatened arbitration.
President underlines housing pivot
-signals programme for vulnerable groups President Irfaan Ali yesterday reiterated that the government will shift its housing focus from primarily distributing land to expanding home ownership, including the construction of 40,000 units and a programme targeting vulnerable groups.
CXC unveils changes to School-Based Assessment in wake of AI
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping changes to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, saying the reforms are intended to safeguard the integrity of its examinations as the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread.
Mohamed says Fagundes probe meant to distract from Ali’s ‘mega farm’ allegations
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has alleged that the renewed police investigation into the 2021 murder of Ricardo `Paper Shorts’ Fagundes is being used to divert public attention from allegations he has levelled against President Irfaan Ali over his farm and to target persons associated with him for political reasons.
Kitty Market could reopen within a week after nearly decade-long delay
Within a week, the outstanding works preventing the Kitty Market from reopening could be completed, Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand was told during a walkabout there yesterday.
AG says no evidence produced on allegations about President’s farm
Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC on Tuesday night defended President Irfaan Ali over continuing scrutiny of his Long Creek agricultural development, arguing that critics have produced no evidence to contradict the Head of State’s explanations regarding the ownership, financing and operation of the farm.
AFC chides JSC over way in which Chief Magistrate announced
The Alliance For Change (AFC) has criticised the manner in which the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced the appointment of Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman as Chief Magistrate, describing the process as “disrespectful,” “unprofessional” and damaging to public confidence in the judiciary.
Minister has failed to address longstanding problems at Palms – Singh-Lewis
We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) parliamentarian Natasha Singh-Lewis has accused Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud of failing to address longstanding management problems at the Palms Geriatric Home, saying that the minister’s own remarks during a visit on Wednesday exposed systemic deficiencies for which she bears responsibility.
Users laud Joe Vieira Guyana-China Friendship Park, call for better security, maintenance
Visitors to the newly opened Joe Vieira Guyana-China Friendship Park on the West Bank of Demerara have welcomed the recreational facility, describing it as a valuable space for families and youths while calling for improved security, maintenance and additional amenities.
Digital Identity Card Registry issues guidance
The Digital Identity Card Registry has advised government agencies, financial institutions, employers and other organisations that the Guyana Unique Identification Number (GUIN) and Resident Identification Number (RIDN) should be used as the permanent reference numbers when recording information from the country’s new electronic identification cards.
AFC says the numbers don’t add up in relation to President’s farm
The Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday renewed its call for an independent investigation into the financing of President Irfaan Ali’s Long Creek agricultural development, arguing that explanations offered so far have failed to account for what it described as the scale of the investment.
Police issue bulletin for man over tour guide murder
The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Wayne Joseph Carlos, 43, for the murder of tour guide, Leon Baird.
Bartica men charged with assault
Three Bartica men, including two gold miners, appeared before the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on separate assault-related charges and were granted bail.
Police say continuing to support sergeant, wife injured at Vergenoegen
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday said it has continued to provide support to Sergeant Leon Singh and his wife following the traffic accident in which both were seriously injured, responding to social media reports appealing for public assistance on their behalf.
Kiwis beat Windies by six wickets to take 2-1 ODI series lead
New Zealand defeated West Indies by six wickets in the third One-Day International at the National Stadium, Providence, today to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Mohamed says Special Branch outside his properties, sees intimidation attempt
Reports circulated today that Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed could be arrested in connection with the 2021 murder of Ricardo “Paper Shorts” Fagundes and Mohamed said that police surveillance had been stepped up around his residences and places he frequents.
Contractor for maternity hospital, NA hospital campus taking gov’t to arbitration
Austria-based firm VAMED today announced it was taking the Guyana Government to arbitration in a dispute over two major projects: the Guyana Paediatric and Maternal Hospital, Georgetown and the New Amsterdam Hospital Campus.
US changing visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
The Trump administration moved today to limit the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists, according to a government notice.