Press Release from Cricket West Indies In a pivotal moment at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cricket West Indies (CWI) held in Antigua on Saturday March 23, 2023, President Dr. Kishore Shallow tabled a series of resolutions aimed at implementing governance reforms recommended by the Wehby Report. However, despite…
China is often referred to as a whole-process people’s democracy. In many ways, it is a different model to the liberal or representative democracy of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean including Guyana. But despite these differences, Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Guo Haiyan on Wednesday said she believes the…
The pond in Massara Village, Region Nine where three girls drowned on Tuesday was dug several years ago (in 2015) to assist residents during the dry season. Toshao of Massara Village, Lenny Moses told the News Room on Wednesday that the pond also attracted residents including children, particularly during their…
See the full statement issued below: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that there are currently a number of fires within regions 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 9. Importantly, these fires are caused by a mixture of spontaneous combustion and possibly human-induced. The EPA is currently investigating this matter. This…
Police investigators have wrapped up their probe into the fatal shooting of Police Sergeant Alex Vaughn as well as the shooting of another Police Sergeant earlier this month and the case files will be sent for legal advice on Wednesday. Director of the Guyana Police Force’s Corporate Communications Department, Mark…
(Reuters) – Brazil and France on Tuesday launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest involving 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in private and public funds over the next four years. The announcement was made during French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day visit to the South American…
More than a year after its formation, the European Union (EU) – Guyana Chamber of Commerce held its first networking event on Tuesday and noted successes in matchmaking and lobbying for EU businesses in Guyana. Chamber Chairman Gregory Dean addressed the gathering at Moray House on Camp Street, Georgetown and…
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Tuesday said three main issues, including the failure of engines at the Guyana Power and Light, were responsible for the power outages experienced across the country in recent weeks. In an invited comment, Indar told the News Room that two…
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC, has urged the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly to use their platform to condemn injustice and transgressions against democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at the conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, Minister Nandlall underscored the ability of the IPU to serve…
In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, the US$83.3 million fund, part of the Guyana/Norway partnership was inked on Tuesday for the installation of solar farms in Regions Two, Five and Six. The project represents a significant milestone in Guyana’s energy transition. Guyana’s Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh…
