Guyana News

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).

RAFAH, Gaza Strip, (Reuters) – Militant group Hamas today agreed to a ceasefire proposal in the seven-month-old war with Israel in Gaza, hours after the Israeli military told residents to evacuate some parts of Rafah, which has been sheltering more than a million displaced people.

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

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

By Abigail Headley President Irfaan Ali secured the highest number of votes of the 35 delegates elected to the Central Committee during the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) 32nd Congress.

The body of a 47-year-old US-based Guyanese was found dead in a garage fire in Jamaica, Queens on Thursday last.

The police are investigating an incident that occurred yesterday at L and P Construction Company, Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara, that claimed the life of 52-year-old Zheng Shun Lui.