See below the full release from the Office of the President: At the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State Visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana from November…
India’s PM Narendra Modi for historic visit to Guyana next week
See below the full release from the Office of the President: At the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State Visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana from November…
Abduction an increasingly ‘disturbing’ trend- Benn
With four cases recently and two victims yet to be located, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn has expressed concerns about the rise in what appears to be a “disturbing” trend in abduction. To address this, he said he has urged Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Wendell Blanhum…
Termination, liquidated damages & blacklisting for errant contractors
In an early Tuesday morning meeting at State House, Georgetown, President Dr. Irfaan Ali chastised both errant contractors and government workers whose shortcomings may be impacting the execution of projects countrywide. The President made it clear that contractors whose projects will be incomplete by yearend and four months or more…
Two-year-old boy among four children who perished in fire with mother
Hemwatie Singh, a 34-year-old housewife, and four of her five children perished in a Tuesday morning fire of unknown origin at the No. 64 Village, Corentyne. The children who died with their mother are Kelvin Ramjatan, 14; Brandon Ramjatan, 10; Tomesh Ramjatan, 2; and Cindy Ramjatan, 11. Only the woman’s…
Mother, four children perish in Corentyne fire
A mother and four children perished in a massive fire that destroyed two houses in the No. 64 Village, Corentyne Berbice on Monday night. The News Room understands that the family was trapped inside the wooden structure as it went up in flames. Investigators have found the bodies among the…
After deadly 2023, road fatalities on the decline
The year 2023 was one of the most grievous years for road fatalities, but statistics show that there has been some improvement in 2024. Even so, authorities are urging motorists to desist from the usual ‘culprits’ that claim lives: speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving while being…
After deadly 2023, road fatalities on the decline
The year 2023 was one of the most grievous years for road fatalities, but statistics show that there has been some improvement in 2024. Even so, authorities are urging motorists to desist from the usual ‘culprits’ that claim lives: speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving while being…
After deadly 2023, road fatalities on the decline
The year 2023 was one of the most grievous years for road fatalities, but statistics show that there has been some improvement in 2024. Even so, authorities are urging motorists to desist from the usual ‘culprits’ that claim lives: speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving while being…
Massive fire destroys New Amsterdam supermarket
A fire erupted Monday in New Amsterdam, destroying the renowned Bob & Sons Supermarket. The blaze started at approximately 19:15 hrs and rapidly spread, partially engulfing the nearby Penguin International Hotel and scorching the walls of Scotiabank. Firefighters from across the region worked tirelessly to contain the flames and prevent…
