TWO West Canje, Berbice residents were, on Tuesday, arrested with $1.6 million worth in cannabis, during a raid by Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), the agency claimed. According to a release from CANU, Kevon Sandy, 20, of Republic Drive, West Canje, Berbice, and Prince Todd, 20, of Sandvoort, West Canje are currently in custody assisting with…
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy A massive drainage plan, which could eventually entail the conversion of earthen drains converted into modern concrete structures, is planned for the South Georgetown area, the government has announced. Several Ministers of Government met with South Georgetown residents on Thursday evening to follow-up on issues raised by residents during President Dr.…
The People’s National Congress Reform, (PNCR), which is the largest party in the APNU+AFC coalition, has raised questions about the planned Commission of Inquiry into the 2020 General Elections, while there is an active Elections Petition questioning the outcome of the elections still before the Courts. During a press conference today, PNCR Executive Member Gary…
SOME 10,000 persons have so far registered for the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, according to Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud. “I’m very happy to announce that the response to the women’s innovation investment network has been overwhelming. Thank you for choosing WIIN! The numbers have touched 10,000,”…
The transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy is an issue which needs to be looked at realistically, taking into consideration the monopoly which has existed in the industry for some time, President Irfaan Ali has said. President Ali raised the issue at Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) for Heads of Government and global Chief Executive…
The People’s National Congress Reform, (PNCR), which is the largest party in the APNU+AFC coalition, has raised questions about the planned Commission of Inquiry into the 2020 General Elections, while there is an active Elections Petition questioning the outcome of the elections still before the Courts. During a press conference today, PNCR Executive Member Gary…
–with construction of new well RESIDENTS of Swan Village on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will soon be the beneficiaries of improved water supply, following efforts by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to drill a new potable water well to serve the community. The existing water-distribution system at Swan is a low-producing one that currently cannot supply…
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday took the dramatic step of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion and legalized it nationwide, handing a momentous victory to Republicans and religious conservatives who want to limit or ban the procedure. The court, in a 6-3…
The People’s National Congress Reform, (PNCR), which is the largest party in the APNU+AFC coalition, has raised questions about the planned Commission of Inquiry into the 2020 General Elections, while there is an active Elections Petition questioning the outcome of the elections still before the Courts. During a press conference today, PNCR Executive Member Gary…
THE government is sparing no effort in supporting persons affected by flooding countrywide. Residents of El Passo/Tumatumari, and Micobie, Region Eight, were the recipients of dozens of flood-relief hampers delivered by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai. There were eight households in El Passo/Tumatumari which were severely affected by flash flooding in the region. During…
