Guyana News

(BBC) The woman credited as the “first black matron” in the UK National Health Service (NHS) has had her achievement marked with the first official blue plaque outside of London.

In a move towards advancing health care within the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), the Lusignan Prison has been outfitted with a new pharmacy.

The 54th Republic Anniversary on Thursday featured an all-female Guard of Honour, comprising members from both the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force.

The Guyana Office for Investment (G-Invest) yesterday announced its participation in Agro Fest 2024, marking the third consecutive year of involvement in this event organized by the Barbados Agriculture Society.

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the United Nations and a member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, will travel to Georgetown, Guyana, February 24-26, to lead the United States Delegation to the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Facing a three-week-old strike by teachers, the government was yesterday served with an industrial action ultimatum by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU).

By Abigail Headley Justice Sandil Kissoon yesterday ruled that the Government is barred from deducting monies from striking teachers’ salaries until the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU)’s legal challenge against this move is determined.

After rebuffing public qualms about its timeline, the government has finally admitted that its massive gas-to-energy project will be delayed by around a year.

President Irfaan Ali on Monday at the opening of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo at the Marriott Hotel said that a gold refinery is viable in Guyana, adding  that there is serious interest in the establishment of one.

Scores of teachers yesterday joined hands in the ongoing strike in Region Two just next to the Region’s flag raising ceremony for the Republic anniversary.

US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole D. Theriot, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Executive Members of the Alliance For Change (AFC) at its Centre For Change headquarters and heard complaints about the erosion of democratic principles.

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Tuesday said it had certified Analytical Technologies Inc.

The Electoral Reform Group (ERG) says that there can be no justification for the rigging of elections in Guyana.

The Ministry of Public Works yesterday disputed the claims made by a letter writer, C Woolford  in the February 21 edition of Stabroek News under the heading `New road at Cornelia Ida Sea View has made our lives a daily struggle’.

MODEC a Japanese company involved in the construction, chartering and operation of platforms for oil and gas production and which will be adding a new FPSO to Guyana’s bourgeoning oil and gas production sector, on Wednesday hailed  its presence and participation at Guyana’s 3rd edition Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is performing the functions of President, officially unveiled a $500 commemorative stamp honouring the late Captain Roland DaSilva yesterday afternoon at Base Camp Ayanganna.

Introduction Today’s column reviews the Annual Report – including the financial statements – of Banks DIH Limited, a group of companies comprising the food and beverage giant and Citizens Bank Limited in which it has a 51% interest.

Ranks from the Bartica Police Station in Regional Division #7, at around 10 on Wednesday night, went to the home of Noel Tobin, a 28-year-old taxi driver of Bartica where his apartment was searched and the following items were found: – One suitcase containing 20 brown and red scotch-taped parcels – One multi-coloured shopping bag containing 16 parcels wrapped in transparent plastic – One multi-coloured shopping bag containing five parcels wrapped in brown scotch tape – Two parcels wrapped in transparent plastic

Keon Webster and Kareem Douglas appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weever on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with larceny.

Guyana will be hosting the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)  Ilan Goldfajn and a large delegation of Caribbean representatives of the financial institution for the IDB’s XII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the IDB slated to commence today, with working sessions to take place between Government and the Bank at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown.