Scenes from Indian Arrival Day celebrations in Georgetown, Region Six
Press symposium recommendations being consolidated into actionable outcomes
–authorities say immediate focus will be on streamlining social media news, current affairs outlet into workable framework RECOMMENDATIONS stemming from the National Press Freedom Conference and Symposium will be consolidated into actionable outcomes in specific areas discussed, according to the Department of Public Affairs within the Office of the Prime Minister. The event organised by…
Guyana, Brazil to advance discussions on range of issues
–when Presidents meet today THE President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro is scheduled for a visit to Guyana today. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Brazilian President is visiting at the invitation of Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali. During the visit, the two…
Big boost for trade between Guyana, US
–as Bilateral Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with local private sector THE Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and the Private Sector Commission (PSC) have pledged to leverage their combined resources to strengthen economic relations between the United States and Guyana. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a ceremony in Houston, Texas, on…
President Ali, Bolsonaro to sign agreement during official visit
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is slated to arrive in Guyana on Friday for an official visit at the invitation of President Dr Irfaan Ali during which the two Heads of State are expected to sign an agreement. Discussions will also be held on a range of issues of bilateral interest, as well as developments at…
‘Build on the foundation they created’
–Prime Minister urges persons to learn from the lessons of indentured labourers PRIME Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, has encouraged Guyanese to build on the foundation set by the indentured labourers, whose work and traditions were honoured and remembered on Arrival Day. The Prime Minister made those remarks at the Indian Commemorative Trust’s annual Pushpanjali…
As Guyana braces for heavy rainfall, Mustapha worries about late rice harvests
Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding is expected during the ongoing May/ June rainy season and though drainage works are ongoing, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has voiced concerns about late rice harvests. The Agriculture Minister told reporters on Wednesday that about 199,000 acres of rice were sowed for the current crop but about 30,000 acres…
Jumbo Jet signs US$40M deal with Sinotruk
–for over 500 new trucks to satisfy demand of growing local economy By Cassandra Khan AMDIST rapid economic growth, locally, Jumbo Jet Auto Sales has signed a contract valuing US$40 million with Sinotruk Incorporated, for the provision of reliable equipment to meet the contractors’ demands to execute existing and upcoming projects. The contract was signed…
Motorcyclist dies in early morning accident
An accident on the Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, Region Six on Friday morning has claimed the life of a motorcyclist identified as Rajendra ‘Andy’ Khadaroo of Albion, Corentyne, Berbice. The News Room understands that the man was heading home from the mosque on his motorcycle when he collided with a green Toyota 212, driven by…
Decomposed body of hunter found with gunshot wounds in Reg. 2
The body of a 54-year-old hunter was discovered in a decomposed state with gunshot wounds at the Mashabo Village backdam in Region Two, days after he left for hunting. Dead is Suresh Dyal called ‘Putto’ of Maria Lodge, Essequibo Coast. Family members are still coming to grips with his tragic death. The News Room understands…
