Guyana News

Autopsy of Corentyne girl who died at NA Hospital inconclusive

The autopsy for the Corentyne eight-year-old child who died suddenly at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital on Tuesday last was inconclusive.

The meeting. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill is at the head of the table. (Ministry of Public Works photo)

Kuwait delegation discusses infrastructural investment

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill yesterday afternoon received a delegation from Kuwait which is exploring various investment opportunities, including in infrastructure.

From left to right are: HR Manager, Sarah Deokaran-Mustapha; Director for Services-Rotary Club of Garden City, Elizabeth Cox; and Graduate Trainee - HR, Onika Frank. — From left to right are: HR Manager, Sarah Deokaran-Mustapha; Director for Services-Rotary Club of Garden City, Elizabeth Cox; and Graduate Trainee – HR, Onika Frank.

Massy and Rotary join forces to repair greenhouse at Cheshire Home

Massy Distribution Guyana, as part of its Forces for Good Initiative, recently donated US$5,000 to the Rotary Club of Garden City.

UG’s First Batch of Petroleum Engineers at the graduation last November

UG gains international accreditation for petroleum courses

The University of Guyana (UG)’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology has received its first international accreditation for the Associate of Science in Petroleum Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the London-based International Energy Institute.

Hamilton plays up investment in education at People of African Descent forum in Geneva

Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton says that the government has invested significant resources through an “inter-ministerial” collaborative approach to facilitate much-needed programmes to empower the young population.

The suspected amphetamines, the pistol and the ammo that were recovered from the haversack

Bartica man in custody over gun, ammo, ecstasy discovery

A 28-year-old Bartica businessman is currently in custody after ranks yesterday on duty at the Itaballi checkpoint searched his belongings along with his vehicle and found a haversack containing a firearm, 10 rounds of ammunition and 40 pills suspected to be amphetamines (ecstasy).

Some of the awardees with their trophies (Photo courtesy of the Guyana Police Force)

Five ‘C’ Division cops awarded for exemplary conduct

Five police officers were awarded for being beyond reproach when Assistant Commissioner Khali Pareshram and Deputy Commander Senior Superinten-dent Michael Kingston conducted a muster with ranks from Regional Police Division 4’C’ at the Divisional Headquart-ers in Cove and John, East Coast Demerara recently.

Timehri resident sentenced over weapon, ammo

Lorne Anthony Whinfield, a 35-year-old resident of Hyde Park, Timehri, East Bank Demerara was yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to two charges of ‘Unlawful Possession of a Firearm without License’ and ‘Unlawful Possession of Ammunition without License’.

Sophia labourer fatally shot during robbery bid

Sophia labourer Alvin Griffith, 22, was fatally shot last night after two men tried to relieve him of his motorcycle.

Gov’t signs mineral pact with Reunion Gold Corporation

The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Geology and Mine Commission (GGMC), today disclosed the signing of a Mineral Agreement with Reunion Gold Corporation.

Bath Settlement man held over ganja

On Friday 19th April 2024, Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) Officers conducted an operation in the vicinity of North Road and Bourda Market, where they intercepted a male carrying a white bulky plastic bag.

GTU President Mark Lyte (second, left) is all smiles following the victory handed down to the union by the court on Friday. With him are Lincoln Lewis (left), Roysdale Forde (second, right), and Julian Cambridge (right).

Next steps for GTU depend on response from Education Ministry – Lyte

Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) President Mark Lyte said that the union will await responses from the Ministry of Education before taking next steps in the wake of the court ruling that the teachers’ strike in February, was legal.

Non-compliance with procurement procedures should cause Cabinet to act – Goolsarran

Former auditor general Anand Goolsarran believes that the Cabinet is required to object to the award of a contract if it determines that the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) failed to comply with the applicable procurement procedures.

Jagdeo’s lawyers seeking ex parte judgement against Su, could levy on his assets

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, through his lawyer, has asked the court for ex parte judgement in the $50 million lawsuit he brought against controversial naturalised Chinese businessman Su Zhirong, who has never made an appearance in his defence.

Paradise girl, 14, dies after struck by car

A 14-year-old Belladrum Secondary School student was killed yesterday afternoon after she reportedly ran into the path of an oncoming car on the Number 41 Public Road, West Coast Berbice.

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform Aubrey Norton (left) and other members of the party during an outreach in Bariama Waini (Region One) (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Opposition Leader)

Mabaruma residents bemoan damaged infrastructure during APNU outreach

Several residents of Mabaruma in Region One Barima-Waini) complained about deplorable public infrastructure during an APNU outreach to the area yesterday.

US$50M dispute with CH4/Lindsayca will not affect US EXIM Bank loan process – Jagdeo

The adjudication board discussions on the US$50 million dispute between government and gas to energy contractor CH4/Lindsayca will not affect this country’s current US$660 million loan application with the US EXIM Bank, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo last Thursday said.