Guyana News

Venezuela today told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it will not take part in proceedings brought by Guyana for juridical settlement of a long-running border controversy.

An upgrade is expected for the planned New Demerara River crossing with government now looking at a four-lane bridge and an alignment that would not be cumbersome on the Versailles, West Coast Demerara side, sources say.

Dozens of residents of San Souci, Wakenaam and surrounding villages are counting their losses after a high tide breached a temporary defence on the Essequibo River island yesterday.

Although Brazilian businessman Yucatan Reis is behind an agriculture project to acquire lands in Guyana’s intermediate savannahs, he still has not used the 23,000 hectares he leased in 2015 for the purposes stipulated under that agreement, sources say.

With clean-up works having commenced in preparation for the recapping of an illegal Diamond Housing Scheme well which caused an eruption of mud, water and suspected methane gas on Thursday, other residents who suffered damage to their homes are now left to fend for themselves.

On the heels of criticisms by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo that she has publicly expressed partisan views on social media, recently appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (DCEO) Roxanne Prince-Myers has removed her Facebook social media profile.

Five months after the passing of city councillor Junior Garrett and four months after the Council announced the vacancy for his seat the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has not directed that a by-election be called to fill the vacancy as required by law.

A meeting with Cabinet has left City Hall hopeful that metered parking will be returning to the City although when that is likely to happen remains uncertain.

The contents of a black plastic bag suspected to have been used in the processing of narcotics were tendered on Wednesday as evidence as the trial into the $550M cocaine bust continued.

The Ministry of Social Protection has partnered with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to address measures and concerns surrounding the mercury emissions incident at the latter’s Brickdam office, as the government awaits the arrival of a PAHO team.

A West Coast Demerara teacher is set to receive the Queen’s Young Leaders Award at  Buckingham Palace, London, on June 26th.

First Lady, Sandra Granger on Friday afternoon commended 34 persons for successfully completing the Care for the Elderly and the First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training workshop.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday denied being responsible for the delays claimed by MovieTowne owner, Derek Chin and laid out the timeline of agreements with the company to substantiate its claim of timely facilitation.

The fifth leg of the Epic Savannah Drive promises to be an event filled with adrenaline and adventure for nature and sports lovers, while contributing to the local economies of indigenous villages along the trail.

One hundred Canje fathers who were laid off from the Rose Hall sugar estate last year, yesterday received food hampers from the Golden Om Dharmic Youth Organisation in Berbice.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) today responded to claims of red tape surrounding the MovieTowne entertainment complex.

(ICC) Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has pleaded not guilty to breaching Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct and, as such, Javagal Srinath of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees will hold a hearing following the conclusion of the St Lucia Test against the Windies.

Former Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit head Deputy Superintendent Motie Dookie has moved to the court to challenge the decision made last month to send him on special leave in the public interest, arguing that it was unlawful.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is continuing to assess dozens of Investment Development Agreements (IDAs) signed before the tenure of Commissioner-General Godfrey Statia in 2016 and has found that many individuals and companies have robbed the state of hundreds of millions in taxes.

Clean-up works began yesterday in preparation for the recapping of the Diamond Housing Scheme well, which caused an eruption of mud, water and suspected methane gas on Thursday evening, after being illegally dug by a resident.