Guyana News

Cleveland Cross and Abiel Rodrigues yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s court before Magistrate Rhondel Weever charged with possession of a firearm while not being the owners of a firearm licence and robbery under arms.

The Corriverton Market in Region Six is currently engulfed in flames.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs today announced that the Government of Guyana will be hosting a delegation from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) from November 28 to December 1, 2023.

President Irfaan Ali last night expressed condolences on the passing of retired justice Prem Persaud.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Samuel Rudolph Insanally passed away yesterday.

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran has called on the government to end what he described as a “decades old stand-off” between itself and the Georgetown City Council since it is the senior party in the stand-off and has overall responsibility for the welfare of all citizens in Guyana.

Amidst the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, the conflict in Ukraine, an economic slowdown, rising food inflation and income inequality which have prevented hitting the targets established to meet SDG 2 of ending hunger, Guyana stands as a beacon of hope.

Jamal Reid, the 16-year-old student of Golden Grove Secondary, who was struck to the head by one of his peers two weeks ago, has been discharged from the hospital as his family continues to call for justice.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday told residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam that Venezuela will never succeed and Essequibo belongs to Guyana.

The search continues for the four fishermen who went missing after they ventured out 11 days ago to help recover one of their boats which had sent out a distress signal.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Tucville, Georgetown about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

Eighty-six students have graduated from the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) with diplomas and certificates in Agriculture, Animal Health, Veterinary Public Health, Forestry and Agro-processing.

By Joseph Allen Major, world-renowned  European companies have shown a positive interest in entering the Guyana market where they expect to bring a high level of competitive spirit, experience, and quality.

Insisting that he was trying to keep himself “out of these matters”, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday advised that all questions regarding the negotiations with the successful six oil block bidders be directed to Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat.

The Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has received a $1.5 million donation from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs towards the 21st Rupununi Business and Investment Exposition 2023. 

Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Brigadier Omar Khan organised a Military Partners Day in symbolic display of gratitude and camaraderie in recognition of the support from prestigious international allies.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips expressed the Government of Guyana’s satisfaction with progress currently being made in advancing the cooperation agenda for the sustainable development of the Amazon region during the XIV Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) in Brazil recently.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai recently commissioned a $12 million meeting hall, funded by Guyana’s Carbon Credit Programme, at Moco Moco, Central Rupununi, Region Nine.

In a symbolic display of appreciation and camaraderie, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan, hosted a Military Partners Day to recognize the invaluable support from international allies.