Guyana News

A woman of Guyanese lineage was on Monday appointed First Deputy Commissioner in the state of New York, United States (US).

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh on Monday reiterated Guyana firm commitment to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 while also outlining Guyana’s progress in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) has again experienced some issues which began on Monday, resulting in limited processing of customs entries online and the release of goods.

Rice farmers in Black Bush Polder (BBP), Corentyne  and neighbouring areas are nearing their harvesting period and with over 64,000 acres under cultivation presently in Region Six a “good crop” is expected to be reaped.

The miner who died on Monday at 42 Miles backdam, Region One after a tree branch fell on him, has been identified by his uncle as Leroy Sandy, 26, of Port Kaituma, North West District, the police say.

Twenty-three-year-old Stephon Howard, of Lot 250 East La Penitence, Georgetown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus where he was charged with attempted robbery.

A truck driver and two porters are in custody assisting with an investigation after they were nabbed with 702 grammes of cannabis at Sherima Police Station yesterday morning, according to a Guyana Police Force release.

Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at about 2100 hrs yesterday on the Wales Public Road, West Bank Demerara and which resulted in the death of motorcyclist Immanuel Lamazon.

All of the families affected by the Mahdia dormitory fire which claimed the lives of 20 children have signed agreements with the government to accept $5m which would constitute the settlement of all claims possibly arising out of the May 21st tragedy.

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) yesterday upped its criticism of communications consultant Kit Nascimento and the government over the handling of a recent press conference by President Irfaan Ali which saw him speaking for more than an hour before answering one question from each media house.

Solomon George called ‘Georgie,’ has been able to secure his release from prison over the 2016 killing of tractor operator Rampersaud Rattan, after a judge sentenced him to time-served.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday said he expects climate, energy and food security to be at the forefront of the talks at the European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) 2023.

Police in Regional Division #1 are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified Amerindian man on Monday at 42 Miles Backdam, Region One.

Allottees of the No. 75 Housing Development (First Phase), East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) yesterday signed up for their Agreement of Sale and Certificate of Title, according to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA).

Police are investigating a fire of unknown origin that is believed to have claimed the life of 38-year-old fisherman, Terry Lall, and partially destroyed his Paradise, Essequibo home on Sunday night.

Three-year-old Shiv Thompson, who sustained 3rd degree burns to 50% of his body after he fell into a pot of boiling water at his home in Mabaruma, Region One, was yesterday flown by medevac to the United States to receive further medical care.

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) yesterday launched its 2nd home loan promotion under the theme ‘Bank On Your Dream’ which will see one lucky customer driving home with a brand new Toyota Raize SUV.

Several villages in the Moruca sub-region are the beneficiaries of a Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and United Nations (UN) donation of mini-buses, tractors, outboard engines and generators.

Shaquille James (address not stated) appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on  Friday before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly where he was sentenced to six months for robbery after pleading guilty.

Opposition Member David Patterson has clarified that the payment for e-Passports, the e-Passport issuing and control system and border management system back in 2019 was for a six-year period and not a single year as may have been interpreted from the 2019 auditor general’s report.