Demerara Bank, Guyana’s only indigenous bank, will construct a new branch at Leonora on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD)- a move that is expected to provide thousands of people with more accessible banking services. The construction of this bank should be completed in about 18 months’ time. According to the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer…
The skeletal remains of a person were discovered in the Kuru Kururu backdam along the Soesdyke-Linden highway on Wednesday and investigators believe the remains may be those of a man who was reported missing a few months ago. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force said the discovery was made on Wednesday night after Police…
– Agriculture Minister anticipates 1.2M kg target by year end THE Ministry of Agriculture has recorded a successful trial in brackish water shrimp production along the Corentyne coast, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). So far, the month of June has seen 70,000 kilogrammes of shrimp produced, according to information shared via President, Dr Irfaan Ali’s Facebook…
A 23-year-old man who is accused of murdering a 19-year-old construction worker, Chrisgaichan Narine, called ‘Boyo’, was arrested on Thursday afternoon. Police Headquarters said the suspect was arrested in Westminster, East Bank Demerara, hours after he allegedly stabbed Narine. Narine of Recht-Door-Zee, WBD, was stabbed with a scissors to his lower abdomen and left shoulder…
As indigenous leaders wrap up their national conference, the government is pledging more support and development for the hinterland communities. President Irfaan Ali met with the indigenous leaders again today and announced that an additional $3 Billion has been earmarked for hinterland support this year. This is in addition to the money already budgeted and…
Dear editor, PLEASE allow me space in your letter column to give my view on the topic above. As many may say, do not compare the past with the present, but I will speak as to the APNU+AFC five years in office and about the PPPC in office presently for about 20 months. Editor, during…
Four media workers walked with cash they won at the official launch of Digicel’s $15 million Summer Promotion on Thursday evening at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. The media operatives were the first to try out Digicel’s Cash Vault, where they were able to grab as much cash as possible within 60 seconds. Videographer at…
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has once again issued a call for Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo to be removed from office amid the flurry of bribery allegations made against him by Chinese businessman Su Zhi Rong. An undercover investigation by US-Based Vice News has alleged, among other things that the Chinese businessman who was a close…
(BBC) – SRI LANKA’S Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has told the military to do “whatever is necessary to restore order” after protesters stormed his office on Wednesday. Mr Wickremesinghe has been appointed acting president by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has fled the country. But the decision to leave him in charge triggered further protests demanding…
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will by the end of this year, bring easier access to residents of hinterland and remote areas by taking old age pension directly to the villages. Traditionally, in the hinterland regions, citizens are required to travel lengthy distances to the nearest post office to receive their payments.…
