Guyana News

Researchers say they have discovered a new amphibian species here that can survive on land with no nostrils, lungs or legs.

The bandit who died in a shoot-out with private security guards at the East Ruimveldt Market on Thursday evening has been identified as Trevor McLean of Den Amstel who had also gained notoriety by fleeing from the Mazaruni prison in 2007.

A draft document from Guyana on the movement of private vehicles across the Takutu is currently under consideration by Brazilian authorities and how to handle stolen vehicles is also being addressed.

The education ministry is considering the introduction of a new literacy assessment to determine whether primary-level students meet the required standard to sit the National Grade Six Examination (NGSE).

Teachers at Queen’s College staged a sit-in yesterday, vowing to continue until their concerns about the appointment of retired Deputy Principal, Gem Rohlehr to the post of temporary Deputy Principal are addressed.

Angry Tiger Bay residents vented against the police yesterday after a shot fired at a man on Queen Street narrowly missed a toddler.

Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy is reporting an overwhelming response to the National Week of Testing which kicked off on Monday, and the campaign has been extended until tomorrow in an effort to accommodate sections of the population still desirous of getting tested.

Paying homage to an officer who was integral to the development of the Coast Guard Unit, the army yesterday renamed the facility the Guyana Coast Guard Ship (GCGS) Hinds.

Relatives of the man found dead in a reservoir earlier this week are upset at the way his body was treated after they discovered it was dumped in the non–functioning Le Repentir Mortuary, where it was partly devoured by animals.

Plant Manager of TCL Guyana Inc (TGI) Mark Bender says that the local subsidiary of the TCL Group has never failed to meet the demands of the local cement market since operations began here in January 2007.

La Grange, West Bank Demerara farmer Safir Ali Warisali has been plagued by a different kind of pest, which he says has repeatedly looted him of his produce over the last eight months, A visibly-frustrated Warisali, 56, told Stabroek News that although he has made several repeated complaints to police, no effort has been made to arrest the assailant, whom he says is a “known troublemaker” and “freely roams the area on a daily basis.”

The recent passage of laws aimed at protecting the nation’s children has been commended by UNICEF’s Deputy Country Representative Rudi Luchmann, who says emphasis should now be placed on proper enforcement.

Britain’s Prince Charles has praised the leadership of President Bharrat Jagdeo in the climate change arena.

Former Local Government Minister Clinton Collymore has said the blocking of a drainage canal by M & M Snackette, opposite the Demerara Harbour Bridge, was never authorized.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is searching for a soldier who was discovered missing during roll call at its Eteringbang base Tuesday morning.

The National Communications Network (NCN) is revamping its shortwave transmission system that will see the return of radio signals to interior locations and nearby countries.

PHOENIX, (Reuters) – The U.S. government will audit  hiring records of 1,000 firms in agriculture, healthcare and  other areas to determine if they have illegal immigrants  working for them, authorities said yesterday.

The Ministry of Education yesterday hosted an assessment and review exercise of its Education Strategic Plan (ESP) in order to ensure that its objectives are being achieved.

TEGUCIGALPA, Nov 20 (Reuters) – A Honduran television  station that backs deposed President Manuel Zelaya accused the  de facto government of interfering with its broadcast signal yesterday, replacing news programs with cowboy movies.

Members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) recently benefited from an “Integrity Training Programme” which dealt with impact of corruption or lack of integrity on the economy.