A National Judges’ Forum on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Human Rights, and the Law was convened on Tuesday to enhance the judicial system for individuals living with HIV. The goal of the one-day seminar is to ensure individuals living with HIV have access to fair justice and equality before the…
After many delays, the trial into electoral fraud in the 2020 election will commence next week. On Tuesday, Attorney General Anil Nandlall reminded that the start date is Monday, July 29, 2024. Nandlall confirmed that the trial would be held at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and would continue daily until…
See below full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI): The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has grown increasingly concerned over recent revelations of a high level of corruption and financial impropriety within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and calls for an immediate independent investigation….
Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a 22-year-old miner which occurred at the St. Elizabeth Backdam, Potaro in Region Eight on Tuesday morning. Dead is Shamar Roberts called “Ten Pound”, a resident of 104 Melanie North, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred at about 09:00hrs. Reports are that Roberts…
President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair at the Office of the President on Tuesday. The discussions covered a range of topics, including digital transformation in health, agriculture, and climate change. Joining President Ali were Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd and Director of…
Continental Agencies Ltd. on Tuesday launched its distribution of biscuits and confectioneries from Indian company, Parle Pvt. Ltd. in Guyana. The launch took place at Continental’s Ruimveldt, Georgetown Head Office. Parle Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturing company in India and produces a large variety of products including Parle-G Biscuits,…
The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, set to begin on August 3rd, has secured additional sponsorship with Giftland OfficeMax and Sankar’s Auto Works joining the roster. Giftland OfficeMax is extending a 10% discount (excluding gym equipment and sale items) to all team members (players and officials) who visit their…
Two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks, Clovis Sam and Adisa Higgins, were on Monday remanded to prison after appearing in court on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking charge. They deny the charges. The ranks, who were stationed at Army headquarters Camp Ayangana, were arrested…
See below full statement issued by the Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI): Last week, the BBC Echo Vessel successfully berthed at the Muneshwers Shipping, John Fernandes and Guyana Shore Base Inc. Terminals, bringing with it crucial transformers for Guyana’s highly anticipated Gas-to-Energy and the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Enhancement…
Several anchors, chains and bolts were severed after a coastal vessel collided with the Demerara Harbour Bridge on Tuesday morning. General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, Wayne Watson, told the News Room that a team was immediately mobilised and has commenced repairs. The repairs are expected to take approximately…
