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US commits US$5M to assist Venezuelans in Guyana

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:26:12 GMT

The United States has allocated $US5M to assist Venezuelans in Guyana who were forced to flee their country due to severe economic hardships and other political issues which have gripped the nation in recent years. This announcement was made by US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, during a media briefing on Friday morning, following bilateral […]

US commits to reviewing ban on catfish from Guyana

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:05:56 GMT

Following high-level discussions with Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has committed his Government to reviewing the ban on catfish which was imposed early 2018 under the Granger-led administration. During a joint press conference Friday, President Ali told reporters that “I raised with Secretary Pompeo, the need to revisit […]

Pompeo announces US$3M for local initiative to allow citizens involvement in government, democracy

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:44:04 GMT

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Friday morning announced a significant US$3M for a “locally-led programme for citizens’ involvement in the government” and US$1.5M so that “the youth of Guyana will be involved in democracy as well”. The funding will come from USAID. “We know the Guyanese people cherish democracy, they cherish freedom, they value […]

Eyewitness: The Eagle has landed…

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:00:02 GMT

…in Guyana After all the sturm and drang of the past week over US Secty of State Mike Pompeo’s visit, the gentleman is finally here, and the sky hasn’t fallen!! Before we get to the nub of the angst – mostly from the Opposition APNU/AFC, who’re a pretty nubby bunch, to begin with! – your […]

Investigators revisit crime scene as probe into Henry boys’ murders continues

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:54:49 GMT

Led by the Major Crimes Unit within the Criminal Investigative Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), members of the Joint Services on Thursday revisited the secondary crime scene as investigations continue into the murder of cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry. The revisit to the location at Cotton Tree Backdam, West Coast Berbice – where […]

Coalition Govt spent almost $1B for expired medicines, supplies – Health Minister

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:30:04 GMT

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, during the 2020 budget debate on Thursday, revealed that the former APNU/AFC Administration had spent almost one billion dollars on expired medicines and supplies for the country’s health sector. “Another travesty is that in the midst of shortages and stockouts, is that drugs that have been expired and sitting at […]

GPL asks Govt to bail out GWI from $7B electricity debt

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:31 GMT

The Guyana Water Incorporation (GWI) has informed the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) that it is unable to pay some $7 billion for electricity usage. GPL, is however, hoping that Government will offset part of the debt. The revelations were made on Thursday during a hearing of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on GPL’s Operating […]

Anthony urges public to stop discriminating against frontline workers

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:09 GMT

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging the public to stop discriminating against healthcare workers, saying they do not pose a COVID-19 risk to anyone. Dr. Anthony explained that all medical staff undergo a sanitisation process both before they enter and leave health facilities. The staff screening, testing, or treating patients exposed to or […]

De Willem Koker breached

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:45:14 GMT

The stop-lock device and koker door at Tarla Dam, De Willem on the West Coast of Demerara were damaged during the severe weather conditions. Head of the Civil Defence Commission Kester Craig, said technicians from GUYSUCO are currently working to put in another stop-lock door before the next high tide later this evening. The CDC […]

President Ali welcomes US Secretary of State

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:04:01 GMT

President Dr Irfaan Ali this evening welcomed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as he arrived at State House with members of the US delegation. Pompeo and his team touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) just after 17:00hrs today. During his historic visit to Guyana, Pompeo is expected to sign a number […]

President Ali extends birthday wishes to India’s PM Modi

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:03:29 GMT

President Irfaan Ali today, extended congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. “Excellency, since assuming office you have led India to unparalleled prosperity. India continues to shine as it assumes its rightful place among great nations of the world,” President Ali said. […]

Pompeo arrives in Guyana

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:22:59 GMT

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Guyana just after 17:00hrs on Thursday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). His visit will focus on the United States’ commitment to defend democracy and combat COVID-19, while revitalising economies in the pandemic’s wake, and strengthen security against regional threats.

Guyana records 62nd Covid-19 death

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:16:38 GMT

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 16:30hrs on September 17, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. The latest fatality is a 52 -year-old man from Demerara/Mahaica (Region 4) who died while receiving care at our medical facility. The test sample was collected from […]

Guyana records 61st Covid-19 death

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:38:49 GMT

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 15:00hrs on September 17, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 61 and will be reflected on tomorrow’s dashboard. The latest fatality is an 83-year-old woman from […]

Spring tide sweeps away mangroves at Mahaicony

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:01:26 GMT

The Ministry of Public Works is assessing the impacts of the current spring tide on the sea and river defences in vulnerable locations along the coast. Engineers from the Ministry have been monitoring critical stretches of coastline impacted by the spring tide and measures are being taken to minimise potential flood impacts. The current spring […]

Lusignan Prisoner charged for murdering inmate

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:40:31 GMT

A 22-year-old man who is incarcerated for murder at the Lusignan Prison Holding Bay was today charged with murder of his fellow inmate Jason Dundas which occurred on April 21, 2020. Shawn Jordan appeared before Magistrate Marissa Mittelholzer via Skype where he was not required to plead to the charge. Jordan was remanded to prison […]

Port Kaituma man remanded for murder of GECOM’s security guard

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:26:38 GMT

Samuel Allen, a resident of Port Kaituma, North West District (NWD) was on Wednesday arraigned for the murder of 75-year-old Earl Peters, who was a security officer attached to the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) Office in Region One (Barima-Waini). The accused was not required to plead to the indictable charge when he made his virtual […]

Ferguson defends Coalition’s housing track-record after roasting from Govt MPs

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:40:57 GMT

Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Annette Ferguson on Thursday defended the former coalition administration’s track-record in the housing sector, claiming that the APNU/AFC had an effective approach to addressing the population’s housing needs. Ferguson, who served as one of several ministers who had responsibility for the housing sector, told the National Assembly that there is […]

Pompeo arrives in Suriname, to land in Guyana this evening

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:47:58 GMT

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has landed in Suriname, where he will be meeting with officials of the Dutch-speaking nation as part of a tour among countries in the western hemisphere aimed at strengthening relations with the United States. “Happy to arrive in Paramaribo. Suriname is a strong example of the power of democracy, […]

Virat Kohli: This IPL, we’re playing to bring smiles back on people’s faces

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:41:42 GMT

Virat Kohli feeds off the energy of crowds and packed stadiums, but despite IPL 2020 set to be played behind closed doors in the UAE, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain foresaw no drop in his playing intensity. “The intensity and passion won’t drop even if there are no crowds,” Kohli said at a media session […]