Statement by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance joins the rest of the world in celebrating the achievements and contributions of women and girls in all areas of economic and social development. This UN’s theme “Gender Equality today for a…
–in making aviation the success it is today ON this occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) would like to take this opportunity to salute women the world over for their immense contributions, achievements and progress over the years. Speaking on behalf of the CJIA, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ramesh…
Guyana remains steadfast in ensuring there is a juridical settlement to the border controversy with Venezuela. On Tuesday (March 08, 2022) the country submitted its Memorial on the Merits of its case against Venezuela to the International Court of Justice in the Hague. The submission forms part of the requirement by the Court following its…
–so as all Guyanese may have a brighter tomorrow ON the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is being observed under the theme “Gender Equality today for a Sustainable tomorrow”, the European Union/United Nations Spotlight Initiative (SI) in Guyana wishes to recognise the efforts of all women and girls who are contributing their innovative ideas…
A police search team has been dispatched to the Bissaruni forest area, Kwakwani, Linden, after two workers from the Coomaka concession vanished without a trace on March 1, 2022. Missing are 23-year-old Tofawa Thomas, a chockerman, and 43-year-old Garfield Cummings, a sawman. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn revealed to the media on Tuesday on…
–legal sources say SYSTEMIC gender bias against women is still hard to prove, and is proving to be a major deterrent to their development in many aspects of life. What is even more disheartening is that this is occurring even as women are entering the workforce in unprecedented numbers these days, particularly when competing in…
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports on Tuesday in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, underscoring strong bipartisan support for a move that he acknowledged would drive up U.S. energy prices. “We’re banning all imports of Russian oil and gas energy,” Biden told reporters at…
Three men lost their lives last evening after a speeding car that was driven by a 19-year-old slammed into them as they stood along the roadway at De Willem on the West Coast of Demerara. The car only came to a stop after slamming into a nearby bar and another vehicle. The three dead men…
–for climate adaptation and mitigation, says CARICOM Secretary-General CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett makes no bones about the fact that women and girls are effective and powerful leaders and change agents for climate adaptation and mitigation. And this is notwithstanding that women’s capacity to cope with the shocks of climate events are being limited by…
Two women were on Tuesday remanded to prison for attempting to traffic five mats, laced with cocaine that has a street value of $5.6 million. Charged are Malika Scott, 32, of Grove, East Bank Demerara and Akata Makeba Garnett, 22 of ‘C’ Field Sophia squatting area. Scott appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the…
