— ‘country prepared’, President Ali assures; ‘stay calm’, Health Minister urges GUYANA has recorded its first confirmed case of the Monkeypox virus with the first infected person already placed in institutional isolation. This first case was confirmed on Monday by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony in a recorded statement. He noted that over the…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Guyana Amazon Warriors left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie is aiming to make a big impact with bat and ball in the upcoming Hero Caribbean Premier League. The Guyanese is recovering from a hand injury and is confident he would be fully fit by the time the tournament bowls off on August 31.…
– enhancement works set for Independence Boulevard as part of a major facelift for South Georgetown RESIDENTS of South Georgetown will soon see a decrease in traffic woes as works to upgrade the existing two-lane carriageway at Cemetery Road into four lanes are underway. This was, on Monday, announced by Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill,…
The European Union (EU) in restructuring relations with Guyana has set aside funding to support its earlier commitment to help the new oil-producing nation, poised for a major financial boost, fight corruption and in so doing avoid its pitfalls. Outgoing European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Dr. Fernando Pontz Cantó believes the bloc is strongly…
The South Georgetown community of Albouystown is expected to get a major facelift along its Independence Boulevard. The Ministry of Public Works on Monday launched a $1.4 Billion project to enhance Independence Boulevard and sections of Cemetery road. The move falls under the Urban Enhancement Project for the Ministry of Public Works. Public Works Minister…
THE Guyanese taxpayer is still in the dark as it relates to how the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G) organisation has utilized close to half a billion dollars in government funding over a period of five years. The organization, on Monday, hosted a press conference as they scrambled to…
By Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy Recognising that Guyana and China are thousands of miles apart and the fact that it takes at least two days to travel, Guyana’s ambassador Anyin Choo is on a mission to make the Caribbean more appealing to Chinese tourists. Choo is currently in discussions with eight Caribbean countries…
As Guyana aims to play an important role in fostering food security in the Caribbean, President Irfaan Ali said his government is positioning the Essequibo island of Wakenaam to become an important agricultural hub as it pours billions of dollars into the island. The President made the disclosure as he commissioned a $50M water distribution…
PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Monday, commissioned a new $50M well at Noitgedacht, Wakenaam, which will benefit some 3,500 residents on the island in the Essequibo River. The well was completed by the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) in February. Prior to its operation, residents on the island faced many water woes given that the two…
Three bottles of mercury, a harmful substance, were found at an abandoned sawmill at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Region Six on Friday last, according to a release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU). CANU said that officers were conducting an operation in the area. That operation led to the discovery of three bottles of mercury among…
