GuySuCo to outsource cane harvesting, delivery – CEO

-as part of mechanisation strategy The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is outsourcing the harvesting and delivery of cane to its factories as it moves towards more mechanisation, Chief Executive Officer, Paul Cheong says.

File for DPP on Five Corner shootings, ruckus

Following the hair-raising firing of guns at Five Corner, Linden on December 29, a file has been prepared for advice from the Chamber of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Kumaka walkabout

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony yesterday conducted a walkabout on the Kumaka Waterfront in Region One (Barima-Waini). A release from his ministry said that the initiative aimed to foster dialogue, address concerns, and gather feedback on health issues affecting residents. (Ministry of Health photo)

A photo from the meeting (Housing Ministry photo)
A photo from the meeting (Housing Ministry photo)

Ministers in meeting on GWI projects

Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal and Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water yesterday sat down with Public Works Ministers Juan Edghill and Minister in the Ministry  Deodat Indar to discuss key aspects of upcoming projects spearheaded by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).

Sherwin Evans
Sherwin Evans

River View vendor charged with firearm, ammo possession

Sherwin Evans, a 38-year-old vendor of River View, Ruimveldt, Georgetown, appeared yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with two counts of firearm and ammunition possession.

GFF Elite League qualification tournament kicks off Saturday

– Lake Mainstay FC draws bye to semi-finals “Big goal” football is set to make a return to action in Guyana as the much-anticipated Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Promotional Playoff kicks off on Saturday, January 11.

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

PALM BEACH, Florida, (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused yesterday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov.

Powerful Tibet earthquake kills nearly 100, rattles Nepal

BEIJING/KATHMANDU  (Reuters) – A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities today, killing at least 95 people and collapsing hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.