Ivan Anthony Scipio, a 52-year-old painter residing on Durban Street in Georgetown was charged with the illegal export of gold earlier this week. Scipio, who is a US citizen, faces allegations under Section 8 of the Guyana Gold Board Act, Chapter 66:01, for attempting to export gold without the requisite…
The Ministry of Housing and Water handed over five core homes to low-income families on Thursday, as part of its programme to provide sustainable and affordable housing for all Guyanese. These families received the key to their new homes that were recently completed in Great Diamond, Golden Grove, and Farm,…
As the government continues to improve traffic management and reduce road violations, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has instructed that e-ticketing systems must be installed on all new highways. The head of state made the statement while inspecting several road works that form part of the massive interconnecting highway projects…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday called for increased U.S. assistance in combatting the smuggling of firearms into Guyana. While he commended the Guyana Police Force and other local security agencies for their efforts and successes in addressing both domestic and transactional crimes, he highlighted a critical need for…
Paul Bahadur, a 47-year-old salesman from Canje, Berbice was found dead after a suspected drowning incident on July 23. The event occurred at the Orealla boat stelling where Bahadur had been working with a group of fellow salesmen. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, Bahadur, who often sold kitchen…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo reiterated on Thursday his call for public officials to comply fully with the country’s Procurement Act and to avoid undermining the government’s goal of ensuring a level playing field. Speaking to the media in his capacity as General Secretary of the governing party, Jagdeo said…
Shivanie Persaud, a mother of two from Adventure, Region Two, is fervently advocating for her husband, Collin Henry, who she claims was wrongfully accused of break-and-enter and robbery. Henry, who was arrested on July 22, has been charged and remanded to prison, with the case set for an adjourned hearing…
Nine orphanages are among the latest to be supported through First Lady Arya Ali’s ‘Adopt-an-Orphanage’ initiative, aimed at changing the lives of orphans by ensuring that they benefit from a future filled with opportunities. To formalise the support, representatives of the orphanages signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with their sponsors…
A recent evaluation of Guyana’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) systems reveals significant progress but highlights ongoing challenges. The report was published by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) following an on-site visit in September 2023. Guyana was commended for efforts in conducting comprehensive risk assessments across various…
By Vishani Ragobeer in Shandong vishani@newsroom.gy The Shandong province in China has been undergoing rapid development, evidenced by its substantial economic growth. As Guyana undergoes its own rapid transformation, the province and the South American nation are looking at ways to learn from each other and foster further, mutual growth….
