The US is continuing to partner with authorities in Haiti to accelerate emergency relief, according to acting chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy Carol Horning, who yesterday said Washington is not in control of the devastated island.
Regulation signs are among several features which will be added to the Linden–Lethem road as the administration plans to improve the stretch of road linking Guyana and Brazil.
In an effort to strengthen openness, transparency and accountability with a wider range of stakeholders, the International Development Agencies (IDAs) will be hosting a reception on Tuesday with Government members, Members of Parliament, civil society and other relevant partners.
Food For the Poor (FFP) and the Roetheli Lil’ Red Foundation recently completed an $88.8M housing and sanitation project that will benefit 280 residents of Siriki, a small village located along the Pomeroon River in Region 2.
Government’s recent criticism of Dr Janette Bulkan is in order to ensure that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Guyana is preserved, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Almost two months have passed since the brutal murder of local actor Joel Fraser and police say that despite finding no leads they are still working hard on the investigation, even as the dead man’s mother expressed disappointment at the police’s response thus far.
The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday announced changes in the prison system aimed at keeping young, first–time offenders away from hardcore criminals.
President of the International Association of Suicide Prevention Dr Brian Mishara recently spearheaded a local training session on suicide prevention, which is the second intensive health sector initiative in two months to build capacity for its mental health programme.
GT&T yesterday launched its 2009/2010 directory dubbed an “extremely wealthy storehouse of information”, which not only sees the inclusion of some 15,000 new landline customers but also an increase in the number of businesses advertising.
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Wednesday handed over prizes to winners of a poster competition held as part of the 2009 Tourism Awareness Month activities.
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, (Reuters) – China hit back at U.S. criticism of Internet censorship and hacking yesterday, warning that relations between the two global heavyweights were being hurt by a feud centred on web giant Google.
Still no decision on penalty for police surgeon
Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy is ‘taking his time’ to give a decision in the case of the doctor who is facing suspension for his actions in the treatment of a teen boy who was tortured in police custody.
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United States and United Nations signed an agreement yesterday clarifying the world body’s responsibility for coordinating the international relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
-City warns
The Mayor and City Council has registered disappointment over the continued dumping of waste at illegal sites, compromising waterways and creating unsightly heaps.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain raised its international terrorism threat level to ‘severe’ — its second highest level of terror alert — from ‘substantial’ yesterday, Home Secretary (interior minister) Alan Johnson said.
…but survivors still struggling
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Shops began to reopen in Haiti’s capital yesterday and banking services were to resume at the weekend but the government and aid workers still struggled to assist masses of earthquake survivors camped out in rubble-strewn streets.
…as cop fires at fleeing thief
A pregnant fruit vendor was shot in the back yesterday morning by a plain clothes policeman pursuing an alleged cellular phone snatcher on crowded Water Street.
Some members of the New Building Society (NBS) are questioning the motive behind its decision to raise interest rates for loans above $8 million from 6.95% to 9.95% per annum.
-had kidnapped his child
The body of the man who was found around 1:30 am in a yard at Golden Grove, West Coast Berbice on Wednesday has been identified as a 35-year-old labourer, Howell Henry of Alness, Corentyne.