The National Defence Institute, established to enhance national defense through training and education, will conduct quarterly reviews on regional issues such as migration patterns and gang violence. The institute will also evaluate natural disasters and address key regional issues, including elections and democracy. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made this announcement…
Days after a major bust at an illegal airstrip in Region One (Barima-Waini), President Dr. Irfaan Ali pledged on Wednesday that local authorities are prepared to collaborate with their partners to dismantle all criminal networks, particularly drug trafficking operations, in the country. “Make no mistake, the bust is not the…
Authorities are investigating the death of 54-year-old Deryck Sattan-Persaud, also known as ‘Chowmein Man’ following a distressing incident on Tuesday at Fourth Street, Cummings Lodge. According to preliminary reports, a 64-year-old brush cutter operator was working in a yard around noon when he was approached by a man identified only…
Anthony Kissoon, a 57-year-old Guyanese of East Indian descent, was found deceased in his Georgetown apartment on Tuesday. The body was discovered by Kissoon’s cousin, Fredrick Kissoon, who reported the incident to authorities around 15:50 hours. Fredrick Kissoon had visited the apartment after Kissoon had previously mentioned feeling unwell. Upon…
The community of Kwakwani in Region 10 is in mourning after a tragic accident claimed the life of 36-year-old Dave Causway on Tuesday. According to his aunt, Elsa La Rose, Dave was transporting friends when they encountered difficulties climbing a hill. Dave, who was driving a heavily loaded vehicle, advised…
Opener Ravid Fredricks and all-rounder Usain Fredericks, two unrelated outstanding young Under-13 batsmen from the county of Essequibo, were the latest to benefit from the joint cricket gear initiative spearheaded by Kishan Das of the USA and Anil Beharry of Guyana. Project partner Beharry was fortunate to witness the Essequibo…
The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) was the venue for an intense day of golfing action as it hosted the annual FarmSup Golf Tournament on September 1, 2024. The tournament attracted a diverse field of golfers, all vying for top honours in their respective categories. The event concluded with Chet Bowling…
Nearly half of the speakers at the upcoming International Business Conference (IBC) will be from abroad, setting the stage for a truly global exchange of ideas. Scheduled to kick off in another 41 days, between October 15 – 17 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, the conference promises to be a…
SBM Offshore has announced a new initiative in collaboration with Food For the Poor (Guyana) to build a community center in Little Red Village on the Essequibo Coast. The partnership was formalized during a ceremony held on August 29, where SBM Offshore Guyana’s General Manager, Martin Cheong, pledged the company’s…
Back in July 2024, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) reached a historic milestone in the field of vascular surgery. The hospital successfully performed an emergency repair of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This breakthrough marks only the third successful surgery of its kind in Guyana’s history. It highlights…
