This past weekend, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was the site of a remarkable medical endeavor. Under the auspices of Women Orthopaedic Global Outreach (WOGO), the female division of Operation Walk, an international medical and surgical team of 72 personnel, including 10 female orthopaedic surgeons, performed 62 joint replacement surgeries…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (AMCHAM Guyana) is proud to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Houston, Texas. This momentous occasion took place during a ceremony held last evening, symbolizing a new era of collaboration aimed…
Driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and inattentiveness are among the major causes of road accidents and for the upcoming Christmas season, it is anticipated that there will be a further increase in accidents. And in order to ensure the necessary rules are followed and the penalties are imposed,…
For the year so far, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) seized a total of 128 firearms, reflecting an increase in firearm seizures for the period January 1, to November 13, 2023 when compared to the 68 firearms taken off the streets for the same period last year. This is according…
Guyana is among Caribbean countries to benefit from a multi-million-dollar initiative by the United States Government to help its response to the devastating effects of Climate Change. Through U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030), Guyana will benefit from technical assistance to manage renewable energy efficiency and…
The Guyana Police Force has boosted its capacity at the border regions, more so in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), as Venezuela forges ahead with its illegal referendum in what authorities say is part of their plan to annex the Essequibo region. Commissioner of Police (ag), Clifton Hicken, on Wednesday spoke about…
As of November 13, 2023, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a total of 133 murders, reflecting an 18 per cent increase when compared to the 108 murders recorded for the same period last year. This disclosure was made by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law Enforcement), Wendell Blanhum, who…
Police ranks from Regional Division #3 on Tuesday conducted raid exercises at Ruby backdam (squatting area), Greenwich Park, Peter Street and Parika First Koker, East Bank Essequibo where several male Venezuelan nationals were taken into custody in relation to the attack on a taxi driver at Ruby backdam. Police Headquarters…
With the Local Content law in place, Guyanese companies have earned about US$322 million in the first six months of this year and thousands of people have been hired to provide services in the sector. This is according to the Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Dr. Martin Pertab, who…
From November to mid-January 2024, there will be increased police presence and patrols in and around the city on a 24-hour basis in order to tackle the expected increase in crime during the Christmas season. The activities form part of the Guyana Police Force annual Christmas Police plan, which was…
