Jamual John continued his fine form on the saddle, carting off top honours in the 10th annual Kadir Mohamed Memorial Road Race, dubbed the ‘Ounce of Gold’ race, on Sunday. The race started in front of Banks DIH, Thirst Park, proceeded to Dora on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway and returned to the start point for the…
The number of coronavirus related deaths in Guyana reached 825 today as the Ministry reported on the passing of four more persons from the virus. Two of the most recent fatalities were unvaccinated persons while one person was partially vaccinated and the vaccination status of the fourth person was unknown. The death of a 38-year-old…
–reflects 41.6% increase when compared to first half of 2020 –Go-Invest CEO says growth an indication of Guyana’s stable political, macroeconomic environment FOREIGN interest in Guyana continues to increase rapidly, with investors not just exploring the available opportunities, but also taking the next step forward by injecting funds into the local economy, which, from January…
See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security below: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security rolled out the massive distribution exercise of the one-off $25,000 cash grant along with the 2022 pension book delivery in Region Four and found that pensioners were extremely happy to receive such. Being able…
Retired Assistant Police Commissioner Brian Joseph was arrested on Friday after he was involved in an accident that left 49-year-old motorcyclist, Isgar Esau dead. A Police report of the incident said Mr. Joseph was administered a breathalyzer test just after the fatal accident and there was no trace of alcohol found in his system. The…
–President Ali says, reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to Leticia Pact at third summit PRESIDENt Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasised that protecting the Amazon’s rainforest is vital to the future of the planet, and reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to the Leticia Pact and its goals and objectives. The President made the statements, virtually, at the third annual summit…
Despite a rocky start to its operations which saw two of its principals being expelled from Guyana, Superior Concrete continues to lead the charge in developing what it now brands as a “safe and responsible concrete company” here. The company, which was initially incorporated by three foreigners who began to set up the plant without…
When the United States implements its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all international arriving passengers from the 1st November, it will only recognise vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation or the US Food and Drug Administration. The Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine which has been administered to over 175,000 persons in Guyana is still awaiting WHO…
–as ExxonMobil makes another discovery at the Stabroek Block EXXONMOBIL Guyana has made yet another lucrative oil discovery within the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, pushing the nation’s petroleum resources well over 10 billion oil-equivalent barrels. The latest find at the Cataback-1 well brings the total discoveries within the Stabroek Block to more than 20. In…
Sharon Hicks, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, was arrested on Thursday afternoon during a sting operation carried out by members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). According to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, police received reports that the PS was demanding payments from a contractor. This, reportedly, was ongoing for a number…
