Guyana News

Following the dismal performance of students this year in Mathematics at CXC, CARICOM leaders have put the issue up for discussion at their next meeting and President Irfaan Ali has ordered that immediate remedial measures be rolled out in schools across the country.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) was yesterday rebranded as ONE Communications which unifies diverse services and redefines the company’s commitment to placing the customer at the centre of everything it does, a release from the company said.

The much-hyped $475 million Cemetery Road rehabilitation project has finally limped to its conclusion after two years with many delays but there are signs of poor and incomplete work which could pose hazards to users. 

The opposition PNCR/APNU yesterday said that the massive drug bust on Saturday at Matthews Ridge by a joint services team raises disturbing concerns and has far-reaching implications for the country’s national security.

Frustrated New Amsterdam Market vendors on Wednesday took to the streets in the township to protest against the Mayor and Town Council over a 100% hike in weekly stall and washroom prices.

The Yarrowkabra Secondary School has opened its doors to some 1,019 students from several villages along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.

As part of its continuing development of the Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, community, government has announced plans to invest $150 million to accelerate road development and several initiatives to support the community’s farming activities, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Wednesday.

-after bond next door goes up in flames A family is now assessing the damage they suffered after a fire of unknown origin swept through a storage bond yesterday afternoon at ‘A’ Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown, damaging their home in the process.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has joined with others in paying tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal who passed away on August 30. 

To ensure thorough preparation for the National and Regional Elections 2025 and to address all outstanding issues, government-nominated elections commissioner Sase Gunraj told Stabroek News on Wednesday that an additional meeting day for the commissioners has been decided upon by GECOM.

The European Union (EU) Delegation here yesterday met with Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony to discuss the upcoming EU Health and Pharmaceutical Investment Mission.

Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 135 Introduction This is the final part of an adaptation of a talk I gave last July at a forum sponsored by the US NGO Oil and Gas Guyana Network (OGGN).

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has determined that the fire at the West Ruimveldt Primary school on Wednesday morning was caused by slack connections of electrical wires.

Introduction Today’s Commentary returns to the saga of Banks DIH Limited and its share exchange which has roiled the market, creating a huge problem for insurance companies, commercial banks and pension schemes.

-says some works incomplete President Irfaan Ali yesterday dismissed concerns raised about substandard works on the $15 billion Schoonord-to-Crane Highway as “empty noises,” saying that some of the works being highlighted were incomplete.

-encourages Secretary General to continue  Good Offices to support Guyana The Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana (CMGG) on Wednesday expressed concern about Venezuela’s actions this year on the border controversy with this country.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday sounded a warning to drug dealers that Guyana is intolerant of illegal operations and they will face consequences for their criminality.

-part of effort to protect country’s national interests The Guyana Defence Force’s National Defence Institute (NDI) was launched yesterday with the aim of providing specialised and accredited academic training on security issues utilising a wide array of local and international experts.

Basketball coach, Dave Causway died in an accident on the Unamco Trail, Upper Berbice River on Tuesday at about 10 am.

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand yesterday commissioned the new Practical Instruction Department (PID) at the North West Secondary School in Mabaruma.