Guyana News

Pupils of St Pius Primary School in West La Penitence, Georgetown can now enjoy recreational activities after receiving playground equipment valued at $500,000 on Monday from the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority.

By 2027, it is expected that Guyana will be saving over US$60 million per annum on the importation of three key commodities corn, soya beans and shrimp, according to President Irfaan Ali.

At about 10.15 last night, an accident occurred on the New Mandela to Eccles Inter link (Heroes Highway eastern carriageway) which resulted in the death of a Clus Griffith, a 54-year-old pedal cyclist, the police said in a statement.

Cricket fan Elizabeth Sunich has gotten herself a ticket for tomorrow’s blockbuster ICC T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the National Stadium at Providence after missing out on an earlier promotion.

-company just one year old, head formerly worked with Exxon Government yesterday defended its decision to select the less-than-one-year-old Fulcrum LNG Inc company headed by ExxonMobil’s former Vice President of  LNG Market Development, Jesus Bronchalo, who worked here up to last year, insisting procurement procedures were above board.

The Government of Guyana says it has been making moves since 2022 to stabilise the supply and price for construction aggregate and this has seen open tendering and single sourcing.

-warns that the drug not registered for sale here The authorities yesterday alerted the public to the possible presence here of fake versions of the diabetes and diet pill, Ozempic.

-following pact among UG, South Rupununi council, village The University of Guyana (UG) has extended its reach and range with the turning of the sod for a campus in the South Rupununi village of Aishalton.

The Pepper Sluice located in East Canje Berbice which was once operated and maintained by GuySuCo will return to operation as plans are in store to have it rehabilitated as part of a project where 63 drainage structures countrywide will be done.

Ten new puisne Judges are set to be sworn in today at the Supreme Court of the Judicature in the presence of President Irfaan Ali.

– campaign team As it gears up for the Alliance For Change (AFC) national congress this weekend, the “Better Must Come” campaign team is throwing its weight behind its candidate for leader, Nigel Hughes, telling its members that his election is vital for the party and the nation’s future.

Three persons were left homeless following the fire that broke out at Lot 265 Blue Sackie Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown on Monday, destroying a house and causing extensive damage to neighboring properties.

The community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold ‘distinct advantages’ that once unlocked, can ensure the sustainability and resilience of its residents.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has significantly enhanced its marine capabilities with the acquisition of a 40-HP Yamaha outboard engine.

Earlier today,  the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton met with a team from the Carter Center at his Congress Place, Sophia office.

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) today issued an alert for fake OZEMPC pills.

Ten persons including acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus have been selected as Puisne Judges out of the 37 who applied.

-unhappy with congress preparations PNCR General Secretary Dawn Hastings-Williams yesterday resigned with immediate effect over arrangements for the party’s congress this weekend but its leader Aubrey Norton last night said that arrangements will continue as planned.

While Guyana meets the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, the US State Department’s annual report yesterday said that it did not vet labour agreements with China and Cuba for trafficking vulnerabilities.

-Edghill urges operators of stuck vehicles to reach out for help The post-mortem examinations performed on the three persons found in a mini-bus at 28 Miles, Mabura Trail last Saturday concluded that all three died from carbon monoxide poisoning.