Guyana News

The 32nd Congress of the ruling People’s Progressive Party has strongly condemned the actions of the Nicolas Maduro “regime”  in Venezuela for attempting to violate Guyana’s  sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In around two weeks, a number Cuban experts will arrive to provide assistance to the sugar industry.

The opposition APNU+AFC has castigated the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) for a skit at their weekend congress which ridiculed the recent teachers’ strike.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil’s (XOM.N) arbitration case that could block Chevron’s purchase of Hess will extend into 2025, Exxon CEO Darren Woods said in an interview on CNBC yesterday, ahead of a coming vote by Hess shareholders on the deal.

Benjamin Seaford, a 16-year-old of Lot 12 Public Road, Kitty, was fatally stabbed yesterday morning.

A man who was arrested on a complaint of domestic violence on May 5th was found hanging yesterday in his cell at the Lethem Police Station.

GBTI’s total loan portfolio at the end of 2023 was $77b, an increase of 18 percent from 2022,  according to now-former Chief Executive Officer, James Foster in his statement in the bank’s annual report for 2023.

Police from Regional 4 ‘C’ Division have arrested two suspects in relation to the murder of Joseph Forde. 

Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo  on Thursday noted that the government is ready to recommence talks with the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) but maintained that it was only for the year 2024 and onwards.

By Shuntel Glasgow The families of two men who died on the job are faced with delays even as they seek justice from the Ministry of Labour and the companies with whom they worked: Tepui Group Inc.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – As Big Oil returns this week to the industry’s annual showcase for offshore energy projects and equipment in Houston, deepwater discoveries off Guyana, Namibia and the U.S.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Sunday  dismissed a statement from the opposition condemning the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) use of the state-owned Arthur Chung Conference Centre to host its congress and display its flag as “pure nonsense” and “pettiness”.

On the occasion of the International Day of the Midwives which is celebrated on May 05, under the theme, “Midwives: A Vital Solution,” the Ministry of Health (MoH) lauded midwives, acknowledging the critical role they play not only in healthcare, but also as fundamental advocates for reproductive rights.

Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar  is leading a delegation at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas where several Guyanese companies and Government stakeholders are engaging energy professionals to promote investment here.

-says rule of law threatened The Attorney General’s statement that it is the ‘government, and not the court which must decide what protection Guyana is to have from an oil spill,’ is a threat to the rule of law which “is undermined when there is, or appears to be, interference with the judiciary.”

The police yesterday assisted in freeing a young whale that became marooned on the No.63 Beach.

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali has expressed condolences to Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva over flooding that has hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has served notice to the public over the seizure of a go-fast boat on March 29th, 2024, warning that if it is not claimed within 30 days it is liable to be disposed of by the Minister in such manner as may be prescribed.

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Friday hailed the two days of the National Grade Six Assessment as a success and said that results should be available by July 5th.

Over the weekend, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, was recognized for her “unwavering commitment” to humanitarian service in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three).