Guyana News

The board of inquiry into the boat crash which claimed the life of Pomeroon River farmer Ryan Khayum has been completed and a report has been presented to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Staff, Brigadier Patrick West.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) is not backing down from its request to have teachers return to schools while the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) insists that returning to schools at this time can pose a threat to students and teachers alike.

In response to the hardships that many face as a result of the coronavirus, Digicel Guyana has donated over one million dollars’ worth in essential food supplies to  the nation’s less fortunate children and communities.

As it continues to support democracy around  the world, the United States today said that it looks forward to a speedy and credible end to the election recount here.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure today said that the Manari Bypass Road has become impassable due to a flash flood.

Insurance Brokers – Guyana Limited today announced the passing of its founder Hans Barrow.

The future of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) hinges on a government bailout as the corporation faces possible closure having exhausted its finances and is now desperately seeking support from the Government.

After 35 days, the recount of ballots cast on March 2 concluded yesterday with the certification of the results of both the General and Regional Elections in District Four, the largest and most contentious electoral district.

Acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire is set to rule tomorrow morning on contempt proceedings which had been filed in March against Region Four Returning Officer (RO) Clairmont Mingo.

Citing a number of errors in the judgment granting former murder accused Marcus Bisram his freedom, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack has filed an appeal in which she maintains her order directing that he be committed to stand trial was lawfully made.

The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MoIPA) in collaboration with the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) will be distributing chickens to various indigenous communities across Guyana to ensure that their residents do not suffer from food shortages during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Oil wealth often threatens democracies in many ways including free and fair elections, with incumbents lasting longer and autocratic leaders becoming more powerful as they consolidate their authority and keep civil society subservient.

A team from the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is to meet today with Commissioner of Police Leslie James for a discussion on security matters of national importance.

As the nation awaits an official declaration from the March 2 polls, the management of the Giftland Mall has closed the FoodMaxx Superstore and Shoppers Pharmacy until further notice.

 Nearly four years after being charged with the murder of Shawnette Savory, who went missing in 2016, the charge against her alleged murderer has been discharged due to insufficient evidence.

Two new cases of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) have been recorded within the last 24 hours even as two more persons have recovered.

Canadian-owned Guyana Goldfields Inc (GGI) has halted its mining activities at its open pit and satellite pits in Cuyuni/Mazaruni.

As part of its efforts to assist students with their studies during the COVID-19 pandemic, ExxonMobil has donated $15 million to support continuing education programmes.

Although advised by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MoIPA) and other organisations to stay at Masakenari, in Region Nine, flood-affected residents who lack basic necessities don’t see this as a viable option, according to Toshao Paul Chekema.

The main sugar Union GAWU says it has learnt that the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo) is facing the prospect of closure having exhausted its finances and is  desperately seeking the support of the Government.