Guyana News

The recent passage of the telecommunications liberalisation bill is a step in the right direction and it will ensure that Guyanese have access to up to date technology and freer communication, according to President Granger.

Three Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo seniors were last week honoured by members of Building Bridges Foundation.

On July 6, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, accompanied by Minister Sydney Allicock and Dane Gobin, CEO of Iwokrama, visited the Iwokrama International Centre and the Iwokrama Forest.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua,  CMC – Wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich struck his second half-century in only his third Test but West Indies were staring at a possible innings defeat after being forced to follow-on by India, on the second day of the opening Test here Saturday.

The Guyana Police Force today said that the suspect in the murder of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, resident Terry Lackhan has confessed.

By Bebi Oosman   The bodies of two men and a teenage boy, bearing gunshot wounds, were discovered yesterday at Mibicuri Creek, Black Bush Polder and police had one person in custody up to late last night facing questions about their shocking deaths.

Speaking at a symposium for new and existing contractors, Minister of Public Infrastructure (MPI) David Patterson yesterday stressed the need for transparency in the huge public procurement sector and added that distrust in the system has to be dispelled.

Minister of Social Protection Volda Lawrence would be removed from office once evidence is presented supporting her dereliction of duty, according to President David Granger, who has lauded her for her work so far.

Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc recently performed its first ever pericardiectomy on a 27-year-old patient who had been given 48 hours to live while hospitalised at another institution.

While the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has agreed that the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) needs to collect revenue, it has lambasted the council for doing so without consultation and in an unlawful manner.

A largely reactive approach to flood situations has worked well under the circumstances but the current flood management system is vulnerable and may collapse dramatically under extreme conditions, according to a report from a Dutch risk reduction team, which has urged a more proactive approach.

Government is awaiting advice on the feasibility of setting up a Special Prosecutors’ Office to handle high-profile cases but opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira has voiced concern about the move, saying that it will be yet “another attempt to witch-hunt political opponents.”

Four years after the deaths of three Lindeners, who were shot and killed during a protest action by the residents of the mining town on July 18, 2012, attorney Nigel Hughes has bemoaned the fact that nothing has been done to prevent a recurrence.

Linden businesses will be asked to pay fees for use of the Kara Kara Bridge twice yearly following a decision taken by the Linden Town Council at an extraordinary meeting on Monday.

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Board Chairman Dr. Max Hanoman says the hospital has seen several improvements, including a reduction of the waiting time at the Accident and Emer-gency (A&E) Unit.

A two-day conference to examine standards for professional social work practice and ensure accountability, concluded on Thursday at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre.

Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud yesterday urged 230 new police officers to ensure they resist the various temptations that will come their way throughout their careers.

City Councillor Alfred Mentore has engaged the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to help with drainage in Campbellville, Newtown and neighbouring areas.

A Gafoor’s manager was found dead at his Herstelling, East Bank Demerara home on Thursday night.

Oswald Andrews, the man who police say is responsible for the stabbing of national footballer Rensford Coleridge, was yesterday charged with attempted murder.