Guyana News

A gun was retrieved and four persons have been held after a police raid at Lot 24, Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice.

Neldon Neblett called ‘Jojo’, a 27-year-old porter of Lot 1 Best Village, West Coast Demerara, was arrested on 2024-06-23 and charged yesterday with the murder of Anuradha Khatoon called ‘Mama’, a 30-year-old vendor.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)  Country Director, Dr Gillian Smith, told a fisherfolk gathering yesterday that the impacts of climate change, the degradation of fishing habitats, and the intersection of fisheries with other activities have affected the sector on a global scale.

Romario Stoll yesterday appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court where he was sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment, along with a fine of  $30,000 for possession of the cannabis known as `Creepy’ for the purpose of trafficking, a release from CANU said.

On Monday, US  Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot and Minister of Health Dr.

The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre yesterday received a charitable donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to benefit persons living with disabilities.

-refuses magistrate’s offer to learn a trade Patrick Goodluck appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with larceny and sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty.

Pupils of St Pius Primary School in West La Penitence, Georgetown can now enjoy recreational activities after receiving playground equipment valued at $500,000 on Monday from the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority.

By 2027, it is expected that Guyana will be saving over US$60 million per annum on the importation of three key commodities corn, soya beans and shrimp, according to President Irfaan Ali.

At about 10.15 last night, an accident occurred on the New Mandela to Eccles Inter link (Heroes Highway eastern carriageway) which resulted in the death of a Clus Griffith, a 54-year-old pedal cyclist, the police said in a statement.

Cricket fan Elizabeth Sunich has gotten herself a ticket for tomorrow’s blockbuster ICC T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the National Stadium at Providence after missing out on an earlier promotion.

-company just one year old, head formerly worked with Exxon Government yesterday defended its decision to select the less-than-one-year-old Fulcrum LNG Inc company headed by ExxonMobil’s former Vice President of  LNG Market Development, Jesus Bronchalo, who worked here up to last year, insisting procurement procedures were above board.

The Government of Guyana says it has been making moves since 2022 to stabilise the supply and price for construction aggregate and this has seen open tendering and single sourcing.

-warns that the drug not registered for sale here The authorities yesterday alerted the public to the possible presence here of fake versions of the diabetes and diet pill, Ozempic.

-following pact among UG, South Rupununi council, village The University of Guyana (UG) has extended its reach and range with the turning of the sod for a campus in the South Rupununi village of Aishalton.

The Pepper Sluice located in East Canje Berbice which was once operated and maintained by GuySuCo will return to operation as plans are in store to have it rehabilitated as part of a project where 63 drainage structures countrywide will be done.

Ten new puisne Judges are set to be sworn in today at the Supreme Court of the Judicature in the presence of President Irfaan Ali.

– campaign team As it gears up for the Alliance For Change (AFC) national congress this weekend, the “Better Must Come” campaign team is throwing its weight behind its candidate for leader, Nigel Hughes, telling its members that his election is vital for the party and the nation’s future.

Three persons were left homeless following the fire that broke out at Lot 265 Blue Sackie Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown on Monday, destroying a house and causing extensive damage to neighboring properties.

The community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold ‘distinct advantages’ that once unlocked, can ensure the sustainability and resilience of its residents.