Guyana News

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament  Ganesh Mahipaul yesterday painted a grim picture of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), alleging that it has devolved into a national security risk under the governance of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)/Civic.

-urges them to continue taking precautions The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday visited the homes of Crane, West Coast Demerara residents affected by a mystery seepage through their floor tiles and formally advised them that the matter is some type of hydroxide.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday said that there are currently 25 unclaimed bodies at its mortuary.

-Bharrat tells Ministerial segment of COP16   Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to sustainable development that is aligned with its Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030.

Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met yesterday with a visiting delegation from the United States Foreign Relations Committee.

Yesterday morning, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) celebrated the graduation of the 17th and 18th batch of Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) and Cardiovascular Technicians at the National Culture Centre.

SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Chinese offshore oil and gas major CNOOC Ltd , reported on Monday a 9% increase in third-quarter net income versus a year earlier, as higher oil and gas output offset lower realised oil prices.

Michael Shane Sookhoo, 31, appeared yesterday before Acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magis-trate’s Court, to answer to charges of fraudulent conversion totalling $6 million.

In the coming months, Phase One of infrastructure works will commence for the new housing development located in Tract A & B – 4 Miles, Potaro-Konawaruk Road in Mahdia.

-Todd tells session   Guyana is deeply troubled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the dire conditions faced by its civilian population, as well as the current tensions in the wider Middle East and calls on the United Nations Security Council to urgently address these situations.

The Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) reaffirmed its support and commitment to Caricom’s initiative of  a 25% by 2025 reduction in the regional food import bill, following the recently concluded 115th Special Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Agriculture and the 44th Meeting of its Board of Directors, a CPA release stated on Friday. 

On Monday, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony accompanied by Regional Health Officer Dr Ranjeev Singh, officially commissioned a Simulation Centre at the Public Hospital Suddie.

-says committed to ending racial politics    The Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday celebrated its 19th anniversary and reiterated its commitment to ending racial politics.

Two teenagers are in hospital following an accident involving their motorcycle and a car at Hampshire, Corentyne, Region Six.

Fitzroy Easton, 43, of Lot 755 “D” Field, Sophia, was charged on October 28 with armed robbery.

The main sugar union GAWU yesterday expressed deep concern over poor production at GuySuCo and launched a stinging attack on the management of the corporation.

-hydrocarbons ruled out By Milton Grannum The recent mystery seepage through tiles in several homes at Crane, West Coast Demerara is likely to be some type of hydroxide based on the EPA’s preliminary findings and hydrocarbons have been ruled out.

The Ministry of Public Works yesterday said that the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed for critical maintenance work for four hours beginning at one minute to midnight.

The use of a false name resulted in the death of a 47-year-old consultant with the Ministry of Health who succumbed to a stabbing wound on Sunday night at the Georgetown Public Hospital.