Guyana News

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance and Government Chief Whip, Gail Teixeira was honoured and bestowed with the Commonwealth Parliamentarian Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) on November 7, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.

CAF – the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Commonwealth Secretariat recently signed an agreement to advance sustainable development and climate resilience initiatives across Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

As part of its mission to combat discrimination and advance ethnic tolerance throughout Guyana, the ERC on Monday conducted stakeholder engagements in New Amsterdam, Rose Hall and Corriverton, and Orealla on Tuesday, an ERC release stated on Wednesday.

The Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three is nearing completion, with approximately 85 per cent of the construction now finished, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said on Wednesday.

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is calling on gold miners to ramp up production and redouble their efforts to reach the 2024 annual production target of 500,000 ounces.

Senior engineer at the Ministry of Public Works, Kester Hinds says that the damage to the bridge on Duncan Street and Bel Air Road was primarily caused by heavy-duty trucks utilising the route.

As part of government’s initiative to offer life skills to every citizen, 23 women, 18 of whom are unemployed, have been successfully trained in garment construction through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) from Sophia, Region Four, and are the second batch of trained seamstresses who will now become entrepreneurs.

–Caricom environment ministers Caricom continues to express deep concern about the impact of climate change and its negative effects on the livelihoods of current and future generations and as such called on the Group of 20, responsible for 80 percent of global emissions, to honour commitments made to arrest global warming.

 (Reuters) – West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches for storming off the field after a row with captain Shai Hope during Wednesday’s one-day international victory over England, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said today.

Paramdeo Victor, a 37-year-old resident from Rosignol, is currently in Police custody assisting with the investigation of a staged multi-million-dollar robbery yesterday.

PALM BEACH, Florida/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory yesterday as tens of millions of Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader who, if he carries out his campaign promises, will test the limits of presidential power.

-company aiming for 350,000 ounces per year by 2028 G Mining Ventures (GMIN) which this year entered into an agreement with Reunion Gold Corporation (RGD) of Canada for underground and open pit gold mining at the Oko West project in Region Seven, yesterday announced it will pay an average  6.5% in royalty from the 350,000 ounces it projects to produce annually from around 2028.

-decision pending on whether matter will start afresh The election fraud case will continue on December 9 in the courtroom of Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty with key decisions to be made.

The Guyana Police Force is investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle that approached two students of Marian Academy on Friday, November 1, 2024, in an incident that has raised concerns among parents and staff at the school.

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand yesterday spearheaded the launch of a new library at the Hampton Court Primary School, Essequibo.

Some 200 families in Block 42, Amelia’s Ward, Linden, Region Ten, will soon be able to process ownership documents for lands they have occupied for decades.

Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force,  Brigadier Omar Khan on November 5th met with  General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of India, according to the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says that Guyana has secured US$22 million to strengthen its healthcare research capabilities.

Some $75.2 million has been spent to upgrade roads in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, to improve accessibility for residents and commuters, a Depart-ment of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Tuesday.

A 28-year-old single mother of three has experienced a transformation in her living conditions after receiving  a new home courtesy of the Men on Mission initiative.