–with opening up of lands in Region Six –agriculture will continue to be priority sector, says VP Jagdeo SOME 3,000 new jobs are expected to be created in Region Six, as there are plans to open more lands for agricultural development in the region. Vice-President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo made the announcement during his recent visit…
The Hydrometeorological Service forecasts frequent, continuous rain and thundershowers across the country throughout the period Sunday 7pm to Monday 7pm. Rainfall will measure between one inch (25mm) and four inches (100mm). Persons in low lying and flood prone areas are urged to be vigilant and cautious as these conditions can cause significant inundation and mudslides…
The government will soon launch a four-pronged aggressive healthcare plan targeting vulnerable persons and providing specialty care. President Dr Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Saturday evening at the Guyana Cancer Society’s inaugural fundraising dinner at Project Dawn, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. The Head of State said this plan will be supported by a number of…
Police investigators are continuing their probe into the shooting death of a man in the East Ruimveldt area early Sunday morning. The man, whose name has not been confirmed by law enforcement, was found lying along the roadway early yesterday morning, moments after residents reported hearing loud gunshots. A suspected gunshot wound was on the…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Guyana’s number one ranked female badminton player Priyanna Ramdhani has graduated with distinction from Olds College in Canada. The 20-year-old earned an overall Grade Point Average of 3.8 in Business Management/Sports Management Major, which she pursued over the last three years on scholarship. In an exclusive interview with News Room Sport,…
A new weather warning has been issued by the local Hydromet service and frequent and continuous rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the country. The 24-hour weather warning expires tonight. In a statement, the Hydromet service said rainfall will measure between one and four inches across the country. Persons living in low-lying and flood-prone areas…
THIRTY-ONE families who were squatting on reserve lands have accepted the government’s offer to relocate but four of them have refused to engage the authorities and this has now resulted in delaying the construction of the much-needed Eccles to Great Diamond highway on the East Bank of Demerara. This alternative road will relieve traffic congestion…
MORE than two years into oil production, misunderstandings and rumors continue to circulate around Guyana’s Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). One prominent opponent of global oil development, Tom Sanzillo, recently claimed that Guyana will have a “hidden liability” of more than G$6.27 trillion owed to oil companies, a claim that Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo…
AGRICULTURE Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Saturday, met with cattle farmers from Black Bush Polder, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) to discuss solutions to flooding in the Cookrite Savannah, following several days of rainfall. During the meeting, farmers were asked to put forward suggestions on how the matter can be resolved without causing flooding in the farming…
Police have arrested two persons in connection with the theft of $5.4 million in braids and weaves which were stolen from the bond of businessman, 38-year-old Junior Hope of Non Pareil, East Coast Demerara. Police Headquarters reported that the break and enter occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning. The businessman told the cops the…
