Guyana News

Questions asked by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) about the rationale behind the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ decision to sign a contract a week before it was awarded by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) were left unanswered due to the absence of former permanent secretary (PS) Samantha Fedee.

The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday launched its new extension system programme under the theme “Delivering Extension Services in the New Dispensation.”

Police in Region Three are investigating a fatal crash which occurred at about 22:30 hours on 7th May, 2023 on the Versailles Public Road, West Bank Demerara, that caused the death of 32-year-old Krishnadat Lochan of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara.

Junior Halley, who was accused of stabbing his wife to death at the Alpha Hotel last week, was yesterday charged with her murder and remanded to prison.

A 35-year -old  fisherman of Skeldon, Corentyne, was jailed on Monday after he pleaded guilty to the possession of 6.4 grammes of cocaine and smoking utensils.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its local government campaign over the weekend and announced that it will be building ground for the general and regional elections, where victory is expected.

A fire suspected to be arson completely destroy-ed a house and minibus at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice on Monday afternoon leaving the occupants homeless, with millions of dollars in losses and contemplating their next move.

The Consumer and Competition Affairs Commission [CCAC] has announced that it will be hosting its second annual National Compliance Award in November 2023. 

A 34-year-old construction worker of Nelson Street Mocha, East Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court charged with malicious damage to property.

Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition were recently exposed to experiences on stronger legislative practices from US retired Congressional Representatives David Price and Erik Paulsen and former deputy chief of staff and District Director Karen Glaser.

First Lady Arya Ali has promised a new home to a Tuschen family, who have been living in deplorable conditions for several years.

A garment centre, equipped with 30 sewing machines that can work both with electricity and manually, was yesterday opened in the mining town of Mahdia, Region Eight and it is hoped that residents will now have the opportunity to learn a new life skill.

The Ministry of Public Works is exploring measures to improve the condition of the Kwebanna road, as well as develop a long-term comprehensive maintenance plan.

Thirty-one-year-old Acquacy Primo, of Lot 289 Caneville, Grove East Bank Demerara was found guilty of armed robbery when he appeared virtually before Magistrate Rhondell Weever at the Georgetown Magistrates Court yesterday.

Five members of the Guyana Prison Service have completed training in the United States on responding to prison riots, a release from the Ministry of Home Affairs said.

Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar this afternoon chaired a meeting of the National Enhancement Committee to coordinate a countrywide cleanup exercise that will have both public and private sector support.

Approximately 250 agriculture extension officers from all ten administrative regions are currently attending a training exercise organized by the Ministry of Agriculture to boost services to farmers across the country.

As the murder of well-known educator Kirwyn Mars, fondly called ‘Sir Mars’, continues to send shockwaves through the country, his killer, who police believe is injured, remains at large.

Even with the willpower to reconcile the outstanding sum of $115 million between the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS) and the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC), the Public Accounts Commit-tee (PAC) yesterday heard that it was nearly impossible to do so due to the lack of information.

The two men caught on camera assaulting a police traffic officer yesterday appeared in court on several charges and were remanded to prison.