An investigation has been launched after the death of a baby during delivery on New Year’s Day at the New Amsterdam Hospital in Region Six. The child’s mother, Alliyah Rambarran of No. 72 Village, Upper Corentyne has since accused the hospital of negligence. She claimed that the baby was too big since she weighed 9.5lbs…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
Guyana’s senior national Men’s cricket team has been renamed ‘Guyana Harpy Eagles’, the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) announced on Tuesday afternoon. Formerly Guyana Jaguars, the team was rebranded Guyana Amazon Jaguars in December 2021, but according to the GCB, that name created “some level of confusion” with the country’s Caribbean Premier League franchise Guyana Amazon…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
OMAI Gold Mines Corp. on Tuesday announced the presence of an estimated 1.6 million ounces of gold at its Wenot Pit in Region Seven (Cuyuni – Mazaruni), igniting hopes it can return to the days when its operation here was classed as the largest gold mine in South America. “This is a very significant milestone…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
The Guyana Hemp Industries, the company behind the unrelenting activism for the legalisation and production of industrial hemp in Guyana, has declared 2022 the ‘year for hemp production in Guyana.’ Lands have been cleared, people are standing by and equipment is ready to be put to the plow following the government’s approval of the Guyana…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy The racquet sport Badminton has commenced its Academy programme that is being facilitated through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. The historic Academy officially served off on Monday afternoon at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, with Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr. delivering the charge to the Association and players.…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
