The Foreign Minister of Jamaica, Kamina Johnson Smith, failed in her shock, last minute bid to become Secretary General of the Commonwealth, with Guyana and a majority of countries voting to retain Patricia Scotland. Britain and Australia were among the biggest nations in the Commonwealth who wanted Scotland out but she prevailed, winning 27 votes…
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…
By Lilia Burunciuc THE Caribbean region, already hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and struggling with the impact of the climate crisis, now faces another serious problem: a food crisis. Food prices around the world, including in the Caribbean, skyrocketed this year after the conflict in Ukraine broke out. Both Ukraine and Russia produce a significant…
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy The highly-anticipated Player Draft for the Hero Caribbean Premier League 2022 will be held in early July. That’s according to Chief Executive Officer, Pete Russell. In an exclusive interview with News Room Sport, Russell announced the specific date for the Draft and gave a brief update on general preparation for the…
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…
IN responding to the immediate needs of farmers in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, on Thursday, announced that the ministry will be providing 25 black giant birds to each household in Karrau Creek Village. The minister made this announcement during an engagement with farmers, who met recently with President Dr. Irfaan Ali. Farmers…
Inspectors of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Product Compliance Department on Friday destroyed more than 5,000 pieces of substandard electrical fittings seized from businesses during the months of May and June 2022. The poor quality and improperly labelled items were discovered and confiscated during the ongoing countrywide surveillance activities to rid the marketplace…
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…
–$30M to be spent on drain-desilting project in South, North Ruimveldt PERSONS traversing the Aubrey Barker Road which runs through South Ruimveldt in Georgetown, are set to enjoy a smoother commute, as the critical piece of infrastructure is set to undergo a massive $80 million upgrade in a matter of weeks. This was according to…
City Magistrate Leron Daly on Friday sentenced a 32-year-old man to serve two years imprisonment after he confessed to snatching a woman’s gold chain. Sherman Ken, of Kaneville, Grove, East Bank Demerara, pleaded guilty to the charge which alleged that on June 21, 2022, at Brickdam Acess Road, he used personal violence to rob Farida…
