Guyana News

President Irfaan Ali (left), today, met with Xi Jinping, the President of the People’s Republic of China.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday signed on to the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Human Rights Framework that supports development of human rights programmes in the Caribbean and Latin America region.

The police yesterday said that the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended three charges against APNU+AFC MP David Patterson including exposure of his genitals.

The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) yesterday announced that the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Lorna Smith will lead a 17-member delegation on a significant trade mission here from 30th July to 4th August 2023. 

Stabroek Block partner, Hess Corporation, on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings at US$119 million, less than the US$667 million for the same period last year, but is optimistic that with investments like in Guyana, future projections will not only increase each year but grow significantly by 2027.

Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton yesterday stressed that they will not relent in their call for an independent commission of inquiry to be carried out into the Mahdia dormitory fire and according to him $5m is not enough compensation for each of the families of the victims.

The Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) was re-opened at 6 last evening after being closed for 65 hours to facilitate the replacement of its #9 span at a cost of some $1.2 billion.

About fifty  middle-income allottees of Amelia’s Ward-Phase 4 in Linden, Region Ten gained access to their lands during a lot identification exercise yesterday afternoon.

Three vehicles yesterday morning skidded on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway in the area of Long Creek and ended up in the bush after driving over gravel that covered the roadway.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns about the disposal of raw septic waste into the ocean in Region Two. 

As part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to integrate migrant children into the education system, the Ministry’s Welfare Unit, in collaboration with the Disaster Risk Prevention and Migrant Unit and UNICEF hosted a Big Sister Mentoring Programme.

Okera Codrington, 26, of Lot 88 Campbellville Housing Scheme, Georgetown, who pleaded not guilty to possession of narcotics, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Annette Singh to change his plea.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed special leave applications from convicted former members of the Guyana Defence Force to have their sentences reduced in relation to the murder of gold dealer Dweive Kant Ramdass and in one instance to have the conviction overturned.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Beepats at 100-101 Regent Street will be offering a reduction of 7% on every product tomorrow from 8 am to 5 pm.

The PPP/C Government yesterday announced yet another extension in bidding for offshore oil and blocks and this time to September 12, saying it is because of plans to complete changes to this country’s regulatory framework.

The removal of sand at Number 58 Village, Corentyne has caused outrage and worry that the all-weather road at the location can be damaged, and Gobin Harbhajan, a community activist in the area has raised the issue with several agencies. 

Finding that the life sentence imposed against him for the offence of felonious wounding to be too severe, the Court of Appeal has set that aside, substituting it with a sentence of nine years against Andy Boodram.

A man was yesterday afternoon found dead at his Port Mourant residence. 

Stephan Howard, 23, of Lot 250 East La Penitence, Georgetown, appeared  via Zoom at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday and denied a charge that on July 16, at the Brickdam Police Station he set fire to two mattresses in the lockups.

Former APNU+AFC  Minister David Patterson who was wanted by the police for questioning in relation to an allegation of exposure of his genitals surrendered to the police in Region 4 A yesterday in the company of his attorney and was placed on $200,000 bail.