Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 19:56 by Writer Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira on Monday denied social media posts that she was “recently” questioned by United States (US) authorities. She said she travelled in early September to the US but was not questioned. “No, I’ve never been questioned.” “I haven’t been anywhere since early September ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:14 by Writer Two suspects in separate robberies on the East Coast Demerara have been arrested, police said Tuesday. The first robbery under arms occurred at a barbershop at Clonbrook at about 6:50 Monday night. One suspect was arrested in connection with the theft of two gold chains valued at GY$1 miĺlion and ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:11 by Writer Three persons are now in police custody in connection with the killing of a food stall owner from West Watooka and Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden, police said. Investigators said one of the persons surrendered to police at 5:54 Monday afternoon. He has been identified as contractor, 55-year-old Calwyn Croal called ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:06 by Writer By GHK Lall It is better to keep everything serene today, the day after that American Tuesday. As usual, I am sharing from the predawn hours, so there is scant insight about developments coming throughout the day. Still, I go on record with what the US Election means to me, ...

Last Updated on Monday, 4 November 2024, 23:16 by Writer At least 17 houses at Karasabai, Rupununi, were Sunday night damaged or destroyed by a violent storm, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) said Monday. “A powerful wind storm hit several houses in Karasabai, Region 9 last evening leaving significant damage in its wake,” the CDC said. The Commission, which is ...

Last Updated on Monday, 4 November 2024, 23:13 by Writer Guyana has secured US$22 million to strengthen its healthcare research capabilities, a critical step towards advancing patient treatment outcomes, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said at the weekend. The funding includes a US$15 million grant from the Pandemic Fund, facilitated by the World Bank in collaboration with the World Health ...

Last Updated on Monday, 4 November 2024, 22:23 by Writer El Dorado Offshore (EDO), Noble Corporation and MATPAL Marine Institute on Monday announced the launch of applications for the Noble Marine Cadet Program. This initiative represents a shared commitment to equipping young Guyanese with the skills, experience, and mentorship needed to excel in Guyana’s burgeoning energy sector. Through the Noble ...

Last Updated on Monday, 4 November 2024, 22:16 by Writer The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) on Monday said the crime situation in Marudi has deteriorated with the influx of Brazilian miners crossing illegally into Guyana through a back-track route that a number of robbers escaped shortly after abducting and robbing several Guyanese and Brazilians. The Council called for tightening ...

Last Updated on Monday, 4 November 2024, 22:08 by Writer The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) on Monday vowed that it would not return to the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) unless there is democratic and consultative decision-making. “The APNU will have to convince us that it will become a democratic organisation…We made it very ...

Last Updated on Monday, 4 November 2024, 21:10 by Writer Even as the state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Monday continued its one-week long silence on its unprecedented dismal sugar output, the opposition assailed the government for pumping billions of dollars into the ailing loss-making industry and called for a new Commission of Inquiry aimed at finding a solution. The ...