Guyana News

While it noted that the economy has tripled in size since the start of oil production, fundamentals remain sound and there are no signs of inflationary pressures, the IMF has advised the government  to establish a precautionary stabilization fund in the medium to long term as  a hedge against shocks.

On the 8th December 2023, Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) Officers conducted a joint operation with the Guyana Police Force in the vicinity of a koker located in Number 52 Village, East Corentyne,  Berbice and found a large quantity of ganja.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips underscored Guyana’s commitment to prioritising mangrove restoration as part of climate change and coastal management strategies during the launch of the $60 million Mangrove Centre located at NAREI in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara.

The Alliance For Change (AFC)  yesterday urged caution in proposed talks between President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The suspect who was arrested twice in the murder of the 38-year-old accountant, Chooromanie Tulsie, has been released on station bail, according to Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum.

The DNA test conducted on the samples submitted from the charred remains discovered in a torched car at Swan Village, Linden-Soesdyke Highway on November 12 has confirmed that the remains are those of Nirvana Algu, Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum informed yesterday.

Ranks from Kitty Police Station on Friday visited the home of Edna Stephenson of 85 David Street, Kitty who celebrated her 106th birth anniversary that day and is said to be the oldest resident in Kitty.

The police are seeking legal advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the matter of 38-year-old  Lavie Long, of El Dorado Village, West Coast Berbice, who died on the morning of October 7 after she was run over by a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) bus on the Foulis Public Road, West Coast Berbice, regional commander, Senior Superintendent Kurleigh Simon stated yesterday Investigations have revealed that Long was in the middle of the Foulis public road when she was struck and killed by a GDF bus, DFB 1661, which was being driven by a 46-year-old sergeant attached to Camp Stephenson.

Two West Coast Berbice men were this week charged with the unlawful possession of a carcass and placed on $30,000 bail.

Opposition party, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) yesterday announce its newly elected executive team.

The Opposition is not at all impressed with announced pay increase for public servants pointing out that it is below the current inflation rate and as such cannot relieve the high cost of living.

Region Six APNU Councillor Collin Moore is calling for improved “customer service” from medical professionals within the region’s health care system and according to him while other sections of the health system have seen improvement this aspect remains the same.

Stabroek News on Friday visited the Sophia Community Centre ground where the distribution of pension books and public assistance was taking place and it was a scene of disorganization.

The Ministry of Human Services yesterday teamed up with the National Commission on Disability to paint new disability signs at their main offices located at Lamaha & East streets, Cornhill Street and Water Street.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tpday expressed to his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro growing concern over a territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, Brazil’s presidential palace said in a statement.

Amid the swingeing tensions sparked by Venezuelan aggression, President Irfaan Ali is expected to meet with Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in a meeting that will be brokered by the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves.

Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh yesterday announced that the government has granted a 6.5% increase across-the-board for public sector workers along with a one-month tax-free bonus for the Disciplined Services with civilian members of the GDF receiving the bonus for the first time.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) last evening urged Venezuela to respect the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) conservatory measures on the border controversy with Guyana and called for a de-escalation of the conflict.

By Antonio Dey The two survivors  of Wednesday’s helicopter crash in Region Seven were brought to the city yesterday and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit has begun its probe into the tragedy.

Former Guyana and West Indies cricketer Clyde Butts died after an accident at Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara yesterday afternoon.