See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Finance: It would be recalled in 2021, Government amended the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act to bring greater transparency and accountability in the management of Guyana’s oil resources, including the requirement of Government to seek annual Parliamentary approval for withdrawals from…
Horace Thomside, a 23-year-old security guard was on Wednesday released on $150,000 bail for allegedly stealing a loaded firearm from his employer, Professional Guard Service (PGS), while on duty. Thomside of Adelaide Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag) Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with larceny….
Former radio show host, Nikosi Bruce was on Wednesday released on $150,000 bail for allegedly raping a woman. Bruce, known as ‘Feteing King’ of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag) Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. He was not required to plea to the indictable charge. The…
ANSA McAL Trading Limited has announced its partnership with the Petra Organisation for the fourth annual KFC Goodwill School Football tournament, scheduled from December 12-22 in Georgetown. On Tuesday, ANSA McAL’s Director Troy Codogan presented a sponsorship of G$1,260,000 in support of the tournament. Troy Mendonca, Director of Petra Organisation,…
Months after sections of the Charity Market on the Essequibo Coast were destroyed by a massive fire, a new facility will be constructed at a cost of $286 million. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud during a…
Access to an interpreter and mobility for indigenous women living with disabilities posed a challenge for researchers trying to understand how women living with disabilities were treated during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This is according to Rosemarie Ramitt, the Coordinator for the Women with Disabilities Network. York University, The University…
The promotion of physical and physiological safety in workplace and enhanced company-to-company relationship are key aspects to prepare businesses for the economic growth and transformation being experienced in Guyana. And as the partnership between the United States (US) and Guyana continues to strengthen, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot has…
An 11-year-old pupil of the Strathspey Primary School, East Coast Demerara, succumbed on Monday, hours after a ‘playful’ incident at the school resulted in his head slamming into a gate. Dead is Mark Harrypaul called ‘Joel’ of Vigilance North, ECD. The News Room understands that the incident occurred at around…
Rahul Dravid will continue as India’s head coach after accepting the BCCI’s offer to extend his term. While the BCCI did not specify the duration of the extension, it will be at least until the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. Dravid became the head coach in November 2021 for a two-year term…
The new generators and transformers purchased by the government are now expected to arrive in Guyana in early December owing to shipping delays, according to Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar. The US$27M equipment from Apan Energy was initially slated to arrive in Guyana on November 22…
