Guyana News

A wildfire in the Santa Mission area that was thought to have been successfully dealt with had to be revisited by the Guyana Fire Service after thick smoke was seen coming from the area. 

The Government of Guyana’s recent delivery of 500,000 lbs of cassava to the Deep South Rupununi was in an effort to combat food shortages caused by the prolonged El Niño and wildfires.

A full Investigation will be launched into the tug and barge (OME Tone 1) which came into contact yesterday with spans 12, 13 and connected pontoons of the Demerara Habour Bridge.

Increased exports coupled with the current El Nino conditions that have turned the land arid in the Pomeroon and Mahaica have resulted in a shortage of coconuts in the country, with vendors lamenting that it is taking a toll on their ability to earn.

The Commonwealth Secretariat yesterday issued a statement in support of Guyana, calling on Caracas to abide by the principles of international law.

PNCR Leader Aubrey Norton believes he is the best qualified person to lead the party and be the presidential candidate for the 2025 General Elections and therefore should be re-elected on that basis when the Congress is held this year.

Flashbacks of the horrific collision keep coming to 28-year-old Shelly Allen which makes her terrified, but when she thinks of how she managed to save the life of three-month-old Dinol, she becomes happy.

By Antonio Dey Owners and operators of trucks and articulated vehicles were yesterday put on notice that the government will soon install road scales to avert the significant damage being done by heavy-laden trucks.

By Miranda La Rose The book, “Dear Land of Guyana – My Quest for National Unity”, written by former prime minister Moses Nagamootoo is a reflection of his personal, political and social experiences in relation to forging national cohesiveness among Guyanese.

The Integrity Commission say that it is currently engaging an attorney for the prosecution of public officeholders who failed to submit their financial declarations for the year 2022.

The organisers of the National Ramadan Village, the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana (MYO), and the Government of Guyana, will be hosting “Qiyaam Lailatul Qadr” – A night of Prayer for Global Peace, Guyana and Palestine,” according to a CIOG release on Friday.

A 23-year-old Good Hope man who was arrested recently for the possession of narcotics for the purposes of trafficking, was on Friday sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment.

The Ministry of Human Services & Social Security  has Kevin John of Kevin’s Reflections as one of those selfless persons with a big heart who need no urging to give back to their community and serves as an inspiration to others.

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) is intensifying its efforts this year to focus on the educational advancement of its officers.

The Commonwealth Secretariat today issued a statement of support for Guyana in relation to the latest moves by  Venezuela over Essequibo.

A boat crash in the Moruca River, Region One (Barima-Waini) yesterday claimed the lives of two teachers of St Bede’s Primary School, while another individual and a baby have been hospitalised.

Alliance for Change (AFC) Executive Member David Patterson has lambasted the government for what he termed “lack of foresight and strategic planning” as it relates to the frequency of power outages.

By Antonio Dey The government is looking at establishing a customer service hotline for citizens who receive poor service at healthcare institutions and would like to file complaints.

Sarah Browne and Vikash Ramkissoon whose appointments as parliamentary secretaries were nullified by the Court of Appeal, are challenging that ruling before the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

Sixteen-year-old Anjalie Khemraj who was hospitalised in a critical condition after being struck down by a car at Grass Field, Enmore Access Road on Monday, succumbed to her injuries yesterday afternoon.