A team from the University of Guyana’s Architecture Department in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) snared the first prize at the 3rd International Lekol Architectural Competition held in French Guiana in 2023
A release from UG said that they were also recognised for their creativity and forward-thinking approach to construction when the UG’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology hosted its annual prize giving and award ceremony recently.
Paul Lewis appeared yesterday before Magistrate Peter Hugh at the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court where he was found guilty of the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 3.954kg of cannabis.
Police in Berbice are continuing to hunt for the suspect in the murder of Colane Toney, a 31-year-old labourer of #53 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, which occurred at Number 53 Village, Corentyne.
As Queen’s College prepares to enter its 180th year as the prime academic institution of Guyana, the Queen’s College Old Students Association (QCOSA) has prepared a packed itinerary come October 2024 for students past and present.
The Customs Anti-Nar-cotic Unit (CANU) says that Charles Abrams, 31, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty of the offence of trafficking 294 grammes of cannabis.
Region Two educators are still supporting the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) as they continue their strike for better remuneration and collective bargaining.
Mitztroy Dash appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Charity Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where he was found guilty of the offence of trafficking in narcotic to wit 2.4 kilogrammes of cocaine.
Scores of Barticians received their house lots and Land Titles at the Bartica Community Centre Ground yesterday, according to a release from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).
In a major development in the teachers’ strike which has dragged on for 18 school days, Justice Sandil Kissoon yesterday ordered that mediation begin today with two senior counsel and both the GTU and the government will attend though the latter last night said that judicial intervention was unnecessary given established industrial relations practices.
Guyana and Brazil have agreed to collaborate in a number of areas and key among them is sourcing funds for infrastructural projects that will link the two countries, Georgetown and Brasilia yesterday announced.
The Guyana Office for Investment (G-Invest) yesterday disclosed that the Qatari company planning a luxury development on Carifesta Avenue will purchase the land for $2b.
The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) yesterday said that as a result of extensive damage to the abutment beams and linkspan bridge at the Parika and Supenaam stellings, emergency repairs will be carried out.
Firefighters in Lethem are still combatting wildfires that have devastated the savannahs and farmlands in the area, impacting the residents of Nappi, a release from the Guyana Fire Service said.
Earlier this week, on February 26, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it was vindicated in court when it successfully fought off a challenge to the issuance of an Environmental Permit related to the Liza 1 Petroleum Development project.
Following a trilateral meeting on Wednesday, Guyana, Brazil and Suriname have agreed to establish working groups on infrastructure, energy and security.
Canadian Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for Guyana in the face of its territorial controversy with Venezuela.
