Five days after a seabob trawler with three fishermen onboard reportedly sank near the Mahaica River offshore Guyana, search efforts are being expanded as previous efforts proved futile. This is according to Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar who told the News Room on Thursday that the dive team involved in the…
Four days after the gunning down of Kingston youth, Leon Gittens in his girlfriend’s bedroom, the girlfriend’s father was today charged and remanded to jail for the murder. 44-year-old Shurwayne Brandt who is a US-based Guyanese, appeared before the Chief Magistrate this morning where the murder charge was read to him. He was not required…
— Ministers Bharrat, Hamilton concluded during visit NATURAL Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat and Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton, on Tuesday, visited the facilities and staff at oil services provider, Schlumberger, in Houston, East Bank Demerara. The ministers, who visited the facility, were taken a tour by Managing Director of Schlumberger GTC, Ernesto Cuadros. Minister Hamilton was…
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) added its voice this afternoon to the international condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is being seen as the biggest attack on a European country since World War II. In its statement, CARICOM condemned the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by Russia and called for the immediate and complete…
GIVING space to local entrepreneurs on Republic Day to showcase their products, MovieTowne Guyana, on Wednesday, hosted a mini “Mash Expo” in the corridor of their massive Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown facility. Guyana Chronicle’s Clestine Juan visited the expo and engaged the exhibitors, some of whom displayed products emulating patriotism as Guyana observed its 52nd anniversary…
The Government of Guyana today condemned the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russia. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Guyana Government also called for an immediate cessation of Military action. The Government said it is now in consultation with Guyana’s International partners and will…
JOSEPH Charles, 49, an unlicensed driver of Lot, 55, Joseph Pollydore Street Lodge, Georgetown, was killed on Republic Day on the Schoonord Public Road, West Bank Demerara after the car he was driving crashed into a truck, police say. The accident involved a truck (GWW 4927) driven by Ivan Mitchell, 41; motorcar PZZ 513, driven…
PRESIDENT and Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has approved the promotion of 69 officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with effect from January 1, 2022. In accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, the Chief of Staff (ag), Brigadier Godfrey Bess made the official announcement. According to the GDF,…
— she’s the first female Offshore Maintenance Technician in Guyana AT just 25 years old, Krystal Trim has broken the proverbial glass ceiling as the first female Offshore Maintenance Technician (OMT) in Guyana, an achievement she takes great pride in and hopes that she has opened an avenue for many more female in her field.…
— Guyanese can now have easier access to opportunities in oil and gas sector THE Natural Resources Ministry, on Tuesday, operationalised its Local Content Registers, opening the door for Guyanese businesses and individuals to gain easier access to opportunities in the oil and gas sector. Subject minster, Vickram Bharrat, in a recent interview had said…
