Guyana News

Guyana today submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, its Memorial on the Merits of its border controversy Case against Venezuela – as required by the Court following its decision of 18 December 2020 confirming its jurisdiction to decide the merits of Guyana’s claims.

Three men were killed and two were injured after a speeding vehicle ploughed into them and a bar before coming to a halt on the De Willem Public Road, West Coast Demerara.

GYSBI has disputed a claim made yesterday by IDB President Mauricio Claver-Carone that financing of its oil and gas shore base had been turned down in October last year over design concerns.

A fire of unknown origin last night destroyed a Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD) building and quick action by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) prevented the blaze from engulfing nearby structures.

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday defended the Appointments Committee of Parliament’s choice of former MP and bauxite industry official Dunstan Barrow as a nominee for directorship of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Board which will preside over proceeds from the oil and gas industry.

Forging ahead with its plan to relocate the Enmore Packaging Plant, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has advertised for the construction of a building to house it at the Albion Estate in Berbice.

What was supposed to be a fun day with relatives became a tragedy for the Persaud family of New Road, Region Two.

Kurt Erskine is likely to know his fate on Thursday after a jury deliberates on the case against him for the 2015 murder of Regent Multiplex Mall owner, Ganesh Ramlall called Boyo, who the court has heard was shot eight times.

Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), Lenox Shuman has thrown his support behind the PPP/C government and the recent decision to lease the Enmore facility which housed a sugar packaging plant to Guyson’s.

Two men were yesterday each sentenced to 18 months in jail after they pleaded guilty to breaking into the Nirva Supermarket and stealing over $700,000 in items.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has suggested that the drop in the administration of COVID-19 tests is due to persons not coming forward.

A 33-year-old man is wanted by the police in relation to a series of armed robberies which were committed during last year in Georgetown.

Three men were taken  before a city magistrate yesterday to answer to separate charges, including robbery of a school girl, and armed robbery.

A resident of North Road, Lacytown, says a neighbour has been constantly disturbing  her by playing loud music and her reports to police have not yielded any positive outcome.

Relatives of a 37-year-old Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) man is seeking the public’s assistance in locating him after he disappeared from in front of a Sheriff Street, Georgetown supermarket while waiting on his mother.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is being observed under the theme “Gender Equality today for a Sustainable tomorrow”, the European Union/United Nations Spotlight Initiative (SI) in Guyana wishes to recognise the efforts of all women and girls who are contributing their innovative ideas and efforts toward creating a sustainable future.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Oil prices spiked to their highest levels since 2008 today amid market supply fears as the United States and European allies considered banning Russian oil imports and prospects for a swift return of Iranian crude to global markets receded.

The United States used its voting power in October on the Board of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to deny Guyana Shore Base Incorporated (GYSBI) a US$180 million loan after it had gone  through a two-year approval process, a move that has grave implications for Guyana’s developmental trajectory, according to the Company’s Executive Director Robin Muneshwer.

Cyril’s Transportation Service (CTS) and the Knight Rider Bus Service (KBS) are providing extensive ground transportation to ExxonMobil, a development hailed by the private sector as an example of local content at work.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that plans are in place for a meeting with marijuana farmers in a bid to persuade them to switch to cultivating high-value hemp.