Men killed in Camp St, De Kinderen collisions
Two men were killed in separate road accidents on the West Coast Demerara and in Georgetown between Saturday evening and early yesterday morning, and police have launched investigations into both.
Guyana News
PNCR wants probe of Region Eight project delays
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has called for a forensic audit, parliamentary investigation and the dismissal of several senior regional officials, citing what it said were widespread failures in the execution of public projects and spending in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
Paraprofessional social services training launched in Mahdia
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, on Friday launched the Certificate in Paraprofessional Social Services (CPSS) course in Mahdia, Region Eight.
Habeas corpus writ filed for Mohamed’s security officer
Attorneys for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s security officer, Mark Richmond have moved to the High Court seeking a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that his continued detention by police over the March 2021 murder of Ricardo `Paper Shorts’ Fagundes is unlawful as he has neither been charged nor brought before a court more than 72 hours after voluntarily surrendering to investigators.
CARICOM Heads endorse Rodrigues-Birkett for UN SG
CARICOM Heads of Government who convened in St Lucia last week for their summit have endorsed the candidacy of Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for the post of United Nations Secretary General.
Politics
No timeline for Local Government Elections despite statutory window approaching
With the statutory period for Local Government Elections approaching, there remains no indication of when Guyanese will return to the polls, as Local Government Minister Priya Manickchand declined to comment while the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said it is unable to provide information in the absence of a functioning Elections Commission.
Campaign to protect children introduced at Aishalton women’s conference
Aishalton has become the first Indigenous community in Guyana to embrace a new child protection campaign that was recently launched.
Crime
Truck driver held over gun, ammo at Sherima
A 32-year-old truck driver from Timehri North, East Bank Demerara, is in police custody after a 9mm pistol and three matching rounds of ammunition were found concealed in the storage compartment of the lorry he was driving during a police operation at Sherima, Region Seven.
Ameir Ahmed defends spade attack, says he needed to retrieve stolen $9m
“It had to be done. How else would I recover back my money?” Those were the words of businessman Ameir Ahmed after a video surfaced on social media today showing him repeatedly striking a man with a spade while another individual restrained him inside what appeared to be a warehouse at a Sheriff Street Bond.
St. Cuthbert’s Mission residents complain about road, teachers apartments
Residents of St. Cuthbert’s Mission recently raised several longstanding issues affecting the community with a We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) team and the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed including the state of the main access road.
President has to provide answers on farm – Goolsarran
Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says President Irfaan Ali has to provide answers on key questions surrounding his farm such as when lease arrangements were concluded.
Politics
Campbell to table changes to Integrity Act in wake of Ali farm controversy
APNU’s lead parliamentarian Terrence Campbell has submitted a private member’s bill seeking to amend the Integrity Commission Act to require the publication of summary declarations filed by holders of specified public offices, arguing that the controversy surrounding President Irfaan Ali’s Long Creek farm has highlighted weaknesses in Guyana’s transparency laws.
Ministry receives 300 pregnant heifers
The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday said that it has received the first shipment of 300 pregnant heifers under the Government of Guyana’s national herd expansion programme.
Crime
Killing of miner over ‘blai’ gold ups security concerns
Adequate security for miners in the interior has been a constant topic for conversation whenever the Small Miners Association Guyana Incorporated (SMAGI) meets with authorities; the latest being a meeting with President Irfaan Ali a few days ago where the issue again came up and promises were again made to ramp up security efforts.
Father demands justice after son dies in crash allegedly involving cop
The father of 37-year-old Kevin London is demanding justice following his son’s death from injuries sustained in a road accident, stating that he has received little information about the investigation and questioning the response by police.
CARICOM concerned over attacks on Guyanese security personnel from Venezuela
CARICOM Heads who met in St Lucia last week have expressed concern over the fact that Venezuela’s territory was being used to attack Guyanese security personnel who are operating within Guyana’s sovereign territory.
Health
$201.8m Charlestown Health Centre opens
The government on Friday commissioned the newly constructed Charlestown Health Centre (No. 1 Dispensary) valued at approximately $201.8 million.
$528m rehab of East Ruimveldt Market to begin
-works to be completed in four months The government is moving ahead with a $528.37 million rehabilitation of the East Ruimveldt Market, a major upgrade aimed at modernising one of Georgetown’s longstanding markets, expanding vending facilities and improving the overall aesthetics of the community.
Guyana to host CARIFESTA next year
CARICOMHeads of Government have accepted the offer from Guyana to host CARIFESTA 2027 and the offer from Antigua and Barbuda to host CARIFESTA 2029.
Case of girl, 15, who alleged sexual abuse raises questions about child care system
A 15-year-old girl who says she fled years of sexual abuse by her stepfather has twice run away—first from her family home and later from a state-run child care facility—raising questions about the handling of abuse complaints and the support provided to vulnerable children.