A new heritage initiative, the Berbice Hall of Legends (BHL), has launched a region-wide search to identify and document the stories of individuals who have shaped the history and future of Regions Five and Six. The project, which held its first large-scale physical outreach at the New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary…
No plans to relocate Stabroek Market vendors – Manickchand assures
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, has dismissed claims that vendors at Stabroek Market will be relocated within the next three months, describing the reports as “misinformation.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the minister said it had come to her attention that members of the City…
Ming reinstated as Briggs Light Class champion after appeal
Calvin Ming has been officially reinstated as the winner of the Briggs and Stratton Light class at the MPS Kart Revival, following a successful appeal that overturned a controversial technical disqualification. Ming originally crossed the line first during Sunday’s final, but the celebrations were short-lived when post-race scrutineering flagged a…
Prevention, not just quick response, must define modern fire service – Walrond
The Guyana Fire Service must move beyond being judged solely by how quickly it responds to emergencies and instead focus on preventing fires before they start, Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond said on Wednesday. Addressing the opening of the Guyana Fire Service Annual Senior Officers’ Conference, Walrond described firefighting…
Fire reports drop by 34% as prevention efforts continue to pay off— Fire Chief
The Guyana Fire Service recorded a 34 per cent decline in fire calls over the past year, a development Fire Chief Gregory Wickham says reflects the success of intensified prevention efforts and deeper community engagement. “The Guyana Fire service over last year would have by application and modus appranda delivered…
Nadir re-elected Everest Cricket Club President as focus shifts to ‘talent development’
Continuity remains the watchword at the Everest Cricket Club (ECC) as Manzoor Nadir, Speaker of the National Assembly, was re-elected unopposed as President during the club’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening. Nadir, who has held the post since 2019, will lead the Camp Road institution for another two-year term….
Severe weather, above-normal rainfall to continue until Friday – CDC
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has issued a severe weather advisory, warning of above-normal rainfall across Guyana from April 1 to April 3, with the potential for widespread flooding and hazardous conditions. According to the CDC, the advisory follows guidance from the Hydrometeorological Service, which indicated that continued rainfall could…
No private data until protections in place — Gov’t assures on digital ID rollout
The Government will not request private or confidential personal data for its new digital identity card system until full data protection mechanisms are in place, officials have assured. This comes as the Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 officially came into operation on Tuesday, March 31, following a commencement order…
$30,000 fine for breaches of new tint regulations – AG reminds
Motorists who breach the newly implemented tint regulations will face a $30,000 fine, Attorney General Anil Nandlall reminded citizens Tuesday night, as he clarified the updated rules and exemption process now in force. Nandlall said the regulations, made under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, introduce a new system…
Gov’t to repair and maintain city roads; no ulterior motive — Nandlall
The Government will move ahead with taking control of several Georgetown roads to repair and maintain them, with Attorney General Anil Nandlall insisting the decision is lawful, necessary, and free of any political motive. Speaking Tuesday night, Nandlall said the move — executed through the Ministry of Public Works under…
