See the full statement issued below:   The Commonwealth Secretary-General the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC has expressed deep concern at the 21 September decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to undertake a referendum on the status of the Essequibo region, part of the sovereign territory of the Government of…

Thousands of women are benefitting from programmes and policies implemented by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and subject Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud said the government will continue to fund such programmes. Dr. Persaud’s presentation on Guyana’s national sustainable model for gender equality was part of a three-day…

West Indies Academy thrashed Guyana Harpy Eagles by 92 runs in the CG United Super50 Cup on Wednesday in Trinidad. Set a target of 264, Harpy Eagles were dismissed for 171 in 35.1 overs with Ackeem Auguste taking 4-47 and Nyeem Young 3-18. Kevin Sinclair topscored for Harpy Eagles with…

South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after a 190-run thrashing of New Zealand in Pune. Rassie van der Dussen made a superb 133 and Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the tournament in a 200-run stand as the Proteas posted 357-4….

Empowering women is a huge focus of the government, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali and it is for that reason he says focused strategies are being deployed to guarantee that women are better supported. The President addressed the opening ceremony of a ministerial forum on gender equality and empowerment…

Scores of family and friends gathered on Wednesday for the homegoing service of Amit Singh, the 21-year-old who was brutally murdered and betrayed by a business associate one week ago. It was an overwhelmingly emotional day for Singh’s family and friends who gathered at the family’s business premises located at…

The Guyana Government and the political opposition remain united in a national approach regarding developments surrounding the border controversy with Venezuela, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said. On Tuesday, the AG said it was unfortunate that the opposition’s Chief Whip, Christopher Jones and Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amanza Walton-Desir…

Guyana’s Head of State, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said Wednesday that it is unacceptable and heartwrenching that there is division in the global call for a ceasefire in Gaza where women and girls are being “slaughtered.” The President started his address at the opening ceremony of a ministerial forum on…

Though an elected body with its own autonomy and governing statutes, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) must ensure there is legal compliance before it goes ahead with plans to grant an amnesty to raise funds for millions owed to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). This is according to…

By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Almond Beach is an Indigenous community and one of 10 beaches found along the 75-mile-long Shell Beach Protected Area in Region One (Barima-Waini). Every year, you can find four endangered species of sea turtles nesting there. Those turtles are the Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata),…