Guyana’s first artificial island being created in the Demerara River is out-of-bounds as more dredged material is being added to the still unstable area, the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc (VESHI) said on Tuesday “The project managers have warned that the site remains an active construction zone and landing on the island is prohibited. The island structure, while visible, is not ...
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Ex PNCR Treasurer denies he is a PPP agent
Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Treasurer, Faaiz Mursaline, who has raised concerns about alleged lack of accountability and racist attacks in that party, on Tuesday rejected a claim that he was planted by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to discredit it. “I’m not a PPP. I’m a born PNC and if I’m not in PNC, I am not in ...
Read More »Standoff between Mocha villagers, police and housing officials over demolition of houses
Villagers of Mocha, East Bank Demerara faced off with police and government workers who were demolishing houses that the Ministry of Housing said needed to long move because they are near an alternative East Bank Demerara Road aback the village. A number of residents, mainly women, laid across the road to prevent workers from breaking down more structures. Government said ...
Read More »St Vincent and the Grenadines PM on official visit to Guyana; agenda undisclosed
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves arrived in Guyana on Monday but no details were provided about this previously unann0unced four-day “official visit”. Enquiries about whether memoranda of understanding or agreements would be signed and what would be on the agenda proved futile. Dr Gonsalves arrived on a chartered Surinamese Fly Allways aircraft from ...
Read More »India awards Guyana’s President highest award to person of Indian origin
Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali will later this month be conferred with India’s highest award for persons of Indian origin, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), for 2023, the Indian High Commission said Monday. He was selected from among a list of 27 nominees for this year. The 17th PBSA will be conferred by the Honourable President of India as part ...
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Read More »President Ali flown by charter to Brazil for Lula’s inauguration
President Irfaan Ali arrived in Brazil’s capital, Brasilia, aboard a flight chartered from the Surinamese airline, Fly Allways, even as the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is making efforts to make a seized illegal plane operable. Dr Ali is in Brazil for Sunday afternoon’s inauguration of Luis Inacio ‘Lula’ Da Silva as President of that South American economic giant. Government said ...
Read More »Former PNCR Treasurer raises accountability, racial discrimination concerns in party
The former Treasurer of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Faaiz Mursaline on Sunday confirmed that he formally complained to colleague members of the Central Executive Committee about alleged lack of accountability and racial discrimination by a well-known figure in the party. But Mr Norton on Sunday said he “I haven’t looked” at Mr Mursaline’s correspondence. The PNCR Leader denied ...
Read More »Mechanic shot, security guard battered at Movietowne on New Year’s morning
A mechanic was shot and injured and a security guard was struck to his face with a liquor bottle early Sunday- New Year’s morning- after he told the driver of a car that he could not park and block the entrance to the Outside Bar at Movietowne, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. Sources said 30-year old Olofay De Santos was shot to ...
Read More »GDF announces other ranks promotions for 2022
GDF ANNOUNCE OTHER RANKS PROMOTIONS FOR 2022 In accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, the Chief-of-Staff (Acting) Brigadier Godfrey Bess, MSM, is pleased to announce the promotion of seven hundred and ninety-one (791) Other Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force. Heading the list of promotions is Acting Warrant Officer Class One Paul Gomes ...
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