FOLLOWING the violent protest along the East Coast Demerara (ECD) corridor, on Tuesday, which resulted in significant damage to property at Mon Repos village, government will offer counselling to persons who witnessed the violence or suffered bodily damage or damage to property. Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, on Wednesday, visited the…
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Lead Selector for the Men’s team, Desmond Haynes, said he is hoping Guyanese batsman Shimron Hetmyer can sort his fitness issues and find himself back in the West Indies team. At a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Haynes was questioned on Hetmyer’s omission from the upcoming limited-over series against Bangladesh. He…
ON Wednesday, the Ministry of Public Works signed a US$3.2 million contract for consultancy services in relation to the construction of the new East Coast-East Bank of Demerara road link project. At the signing ceremony, which was held at the Ministry’s Kingston, Georgetown Boardroom, it was announced that India-based RITES (Rail India Technical Economic Service)…
Days after Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill urged Guyanese to ensure roadside encumbrances that were obstructing the free flow of traffic are cleared, he said on Wednesday that citizens have heeded the call. The minister, during a press engagement at his office, thanked those persons and labelled them as “patriotic Guyanese.” “As minister, I…
– President Ali says, hailing China’s 50-year strong relationship with Guyana PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, while hailing Guyana’s 50-year strong relationship with the People’s Republic of China, praised the invaluable contribution of that country to national development here. Speaking during the special ceremony hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown at the Pegasus Corporate Suites…
By Fareeza Haniff Fareeza@newsroom.gy Following a day of violent protest that led to looting, robbery and destruction of private properties, President Dr Irfaan Ali says he will continue to fight for a Guyana free from hate and racism, emphasising that he will “sacrifice everything” for a united country. “My job is a very complex job…
By Fareeza Haniff Fareeza@newsroom.gy Even after a threat was made to his life, President Dr Irfaan Ali says he went against all advice and decided to go on the ground to meet with vendors and residents along the East Coast corridor who were robbed and beaten during a peaceful turned violent protest on Tuesday. Speaking…
Days after residents in South Georgetown pressed a ministerial team in the area to conduct specific road and drainage upgrades, the fruits of their pleas are being manifested. Already, requested road signs were painted and installed at the intersection of Aubrey Barker and High Palm Road (Tucville Bridge). A massive drainage intervention that will follow…
We Stand United Cycle Club’s rider James Joseph continues to keep the Golden Arrowhead flying in the USA by winning the Master Men 65+ Category 1/2/3/4 race at the Meridian Bank Great Valley Criterium on Sunday last in Malvern, PA. Joseph, who is in fine form this season, topped a field of 10 riders in…
Two fully vaccinated men have died from COVID-19, taking the country’s overall death toll to 1, 253. The Ministry of Health on Wednesday revealed that a 68-year-old from Region Two (Pomeroon – Supenaam) died on June 28 while the 64-year-old died on June 23. Meanwhile, 104 new cases were recorded from 922 tests, taking the…
