By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy In a strong call to curb the rising misuse of sirens and flashing lights, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday demanded the immediate removal of these devices from unauthorized vehicles. The President’s message, aimed at addressing the growing abuse of these emergency tools, comes amid increasing…
‘Democracy first, humanity first’ – Modi stresses in historic address to Guyana’s National Assembly
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In a historic address to Guyana’s National Assembly on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to both the government and the opposition in what was only the second-ever speech by a foreign Head of State in the post-independence history of the country’s Parliament. The first…
‘Correct your mistakes, or we are coming after you’ – Police top brass to errant drivers
Starting immediately, the Guyana Police Force will be increasing its presence on the roadways to ensure compliance with the laws by drivers, particularly those who operate lorries and trucks. And to ensure this is done, certifying officers, will be rotated to avoid complacency and collusion in exploiting loopholes. This is…
UK explorer says highest peak of Mount Roraima is on Guyana side
UK adventurer Charlie Bicknell believes that he has found the tallest point of Mount Roraima, which essentially translates to the highest point in all of Guyana. Mount Roraima, explored many times before, serves as the tri-junction point between Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil. It was once thought that the highest peak…
UK explorer says highest peak of Mount Roraima is on Guyana side
UK adventurer Charlie Bicknell believes that he has found the tallest point of Mount Roraima, which essentially translates to the highest point in all of Guyana. Mount Roraima, explored many times before, serves as the tri-junction point between Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil. It was once thought that the highest peak…
CARICOM and India strengthen ties at landmark second summit in Georgetown
See below the full joint statement from the 2nd India/CARICOM Summit: The Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of India met in Georgetown, Guyana, the location of the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,…
CARICOM and India strengthen ties at landmark second summit in Georgetown
See below the full joint statement from the 2nd India/CARICOM Summit: The Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of India met in Georgetown, Guyana, the location of the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,…
CARICOM and India strengthen ties at landmark second summit in Georgetown
See below the full joint statement from the 2nd India/CARICOM Summit: The Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of India met in Georgetown, Guyana, the location of the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,…
‘What happens in Miami’ – A taste of America in Georgetown
Global Tours and Travel, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Guyana and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is inviting the public to “What Happens in Miami…”, an immersive American cultural and travel experience. The event is planned for Saturday, November 30, at 16:00 hrs at the Promenade Gardens…
‘What happens in Miami’ – A taste of America in Georgetown
Global Tours and Travel, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Guyana and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), is inviting the public to “What Happens in Miami…”, an immersive American cultural and travel experience. The event is planned for Saturday, November 30, at 16:00 hrs at the Promenade Gardens…
