Guyana News

The West African state of Benin has pledged 2,000 troops to the planned multinational force to bring stability to Haiti and the United States will provide US$200m among other support but says its soldiers are not needed as Port au Prince requires peace, democracy and stability and not the spectre of an occupying power.

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton has written to Auditor General, Deodat Sharma calling for an investigation into spending on a series of public sector projects.

At a statutory meeting held yesterday, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore asserted that lands along Carifesta Avenue designated by the government for a Qatari hotel belong to the city and President Irfaan Ali will be written to on  the matter.

President Irfaan Ali has urged fellow CARICOM leaders to join in galvanizing support from local artistes to promote non-violent and positive lyrics, in an aim to preserve the rich musical culture the region is known for.

In some areas especially along the East Coast of Demerara, minibuses have begun to reduce the number of trips to George-town and short drops as a result of the teachers’ strike which enters its 16th day today.

The Aubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt is set for works to the tune of $1.45b.

United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield yesterday announced US$15.8 million in new USAID funding to address climate and biodiversity threats in the Caribbean.

The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) was inaugurated on Saturday at the Pegasus Corporate Centre and hailed as a landmark moment in strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Two thousand Guyanese youths are to benefit from the “One Guyana Digital Initiative”, President Irfaan Ali said on Sunday.

Minister for the Americas, Carib-bean and Overseas Territories, David Rutley, who is representing the UK at the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting is to announce £190,000 of UK funding to help regional countries manage their seas sustainably.

Andrew Marks, a 27-year-old vendor of Jackson Street, Tucville, was arrested on Friday last and charged yesterday with possession of a firearm without licence and possession of ammunition without a licence.

Noel Tobin, a 28-year-old taxi driver of Bartica who was arrested last week for possession of 33,470 grammes of marijuana and was charged yesterday.

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Chevron Corp (CVX.N) today said it was in talks with Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and

With data showing that some 57% percent of the region is affected by hunger or malnutrition, incoming Caricom Chairman President Irfaan Ali said that the regional bloc will add to its current goal of 25% reduction on food importation by 2025 to also focus on eliminating the scourges of hunger and malnutrition by 2030.

By Antonio Dey A Cdn$120 million sovereign loan agreement was signed yesterday between the governments of Guyana and Canada to aid with the development and protection of vulnerable groups here.

As the teachers’ strike enters its fourth week today, President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) Mark Lyte yesterday announced that they will hold “funeral” ceremonies today at the usual protest symbolising the burial of politics and racism.

As Trinidad and Tobago urges collaboration with Guyana to ensure regional energy security, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says that this country will continue to explore cooperation with the twin island republic and Suriname as immediate demand is for refined petroleum products which it doesn’t have.

Members of the Guyana-Palestine Solidarity Group yesterday picketed outside the National Cultural Centre to send a message of disapproval to visiting US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

The PPP/C and the PNC have not ruled out having external observers at their respective congresses this year saying the decision would have to be taken by the parties’ electorate, according to PPP/C General Secretary Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, and PNC Leader Aubrey Norton. 

The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), a Canada-based non-governmental organisation announced that it had successfully completed the Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training for Regional Mental Health Leads (RMHLs), in collaboration with the ministries of Health and Education in Guyana.