Guyana News

Odelle Garnette called ‘Crab’ appeared on Friday before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with the attempted murder of six-year-old Smith’s Memorial Primary School pupil, Jeremiah Gustave, on July 9 at Charles Street, Charlestown.

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) says its commissioner Joel Bhagwandin had disclosed to it his relationship with consulting firm SphereX.

Selwyn Gray, a 46-year-old hire car driver from Leeds Village in Corentyne Berbice, was arrested on 2024-07-30 and charged on Friday with possession of a firearm without a licence and possession of ammunition without a licence.

The Office of Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed concern at the government’s plan to seek approval for an additional $40b in spending.

By Khadidja Ba On a brief visit to Guyana, US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai  yesterday said that Wash-ington’s approach to trade policy was to put workers at the centre of discussions.

The government has implemented various initiatives and policies over the last four years to address the rise of global food prices and cushion the cost of living here.

(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil yesterday posted a better-than-expected US$9.2 billion second-quarter profit based on rising oil prices and volume gains from its purchase this year of shale oil firm Pioneer Natural Resources.

The lawyer for a foreign service officer has written former Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall to warn him over allegations he had made against her.

Trust Company (Guyana) Ltd yesterday held a sod-turning ceremony to commence construction of its new office building on Brickdam, Stabroek.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the integrity of the electoral system, especially as it pertains to the voters list and wants the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to provide a comprehensive update on the measures being implemented to improve the system.

The West Demerara Re-gional Hospital (WDRH) NICU staff have reported success in saving the lives of two babies who were born premature at 32 and 33 weeks, according to a Region Three Health Services release.

The family of Vincent Albert Fausett who died in June in a minibus at 28 Miles, Mabura Trail, from carbon monoxide poisoning, is experiencing financial hardship since his death as he was the sole breadwinner of the home.

President Irfaan Ali has announced that a national cultural market will be established in Palmyra, Region Six, to serve as an educational and talent-showcasing hub inclusive of a safe space for families.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Shares in U.S. oil producer Hess  suffered their largest daily percentage drop in 20 months on Thursday on fallout from the lengthy new delay to its proposed sale to Chevron.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is working on a strategy to ensure that the Indigenous Peoples can be fully involved in the larger development plans of the country.

The Government of Guyana has stated its intention to upgrade the road network and infrastructure from Monkey Mountain in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) to Karasabai, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), as well as the interlinks and bridges connecting villages like Tuseneng, Bamboo Creek, Bashville/Yawong, Paramakatoi, Kato, Kurukubaru, Kamana, and Kopinang in Region Eight.

A talented young artist recently had the pleasure of seeing his artwork come to life and prominently displayed in his village on the east coast of Demerara.

Thirty residents of a village in Region Three are to benefit from a training course in bamboo weaving techniques courtesy of the Govern-ment of China, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Friday.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Kingdom of Spain have signed a new agreement for technical cooperation in food and nutrition security, health, climate change, and disaster risk reduction for the next five years, a CARICOM release announced yesterday.

(Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to an offer from Fox News to hold a debate with Democratic U.S.