–President Ali urges private sector at sod-turning for new US$15M ‘Aiden’ Hotel –says development is not ‘guesswork,’ there must be clarity of vision THOUGH progress is anticipated across every section of Guyana’s economy, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has said that moving forward and embracing this potential growth and development would require transition, not just physically,…
President Irfaan Ali has described Guyanese women as strong, driven, and committed and declared that more needs to be done to not only promote their interests but to give them opportunities to progress. The Head-of-State told the audience at the launch of the WE LIFT- Women’s Empowerment Expo at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre –…
Two days after being intercepted and busted by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit with more than 100 pounds of marijuana, two persons from Berbice were today charged for drug trafficking. Appearing in Court this morning were taxi driver Veerasammy Armogan and Glasgow village resident, Alma John. The Prosecutor told the Court that on the 3rd…
–to feature 101 ‘smart rooms’, construction works begin tomorrow CONSTRUCTION works on the US$15M Aiden Hotel on Robb and Oronoque Streets, Georgetown, which will feature 101 “smart rooms”, will commence tomorrow. The Aiden Hotel is a boutique-styled hotel under the Best Western Hotel and Resorts franchise. A smart-hotel room is one outfitted with electronic devices…
Sri Lanka’s spin quartet Lakshan Sandakan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya and Danushka Gunathilaka produced combined figures of 12.4-0-48-8 to stoutly defend their total of 160 and draw level in the three-match T20 series 1-1 against West Indies on Friday evening at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. West Indies, who pulled off a scrappy win…
On Saturday and Sunday, the Ministry of Human Services will be hosting a signature event called “We Lift” in celebration of International Women’s Day which will will be observed on Monday. The We Lift event is billed for the Arthur Chung Conference Centre and it seeks to empower women, according to Human Services Minister, Dr.…
— but not before Opposition MPs create disturbance, leave National Assembly over unsubstantiated allegations — Dr. Singh disappointed full scrutiny was absent, but says implementation of measures must begin AN unavoidable deviation from the natural course of operations in the National Assembly, due to the behaviour of the Parliamentary Opposition and their subsequent exit from…
The Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown), the first ‘Cause Based’ club in Guyana with a focus on environmental issues, donated garbage receptacles to the Protected Areas Commission and National Parks Commission. Rotarian, Erwin Chapman in representing the club, shared that Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown) is the newest Rotary Club in Guyana, and…
Addressing his first Police Officers’ Conference this morning, President Irfaan Ali laid out the case for further reforming and rebranding of the Guyana Police Force. The President told senior and junior Police Officers that as there is a need to restructure and reposition the Guyana Police Force, the way the Force is seen by members…
— Minister Singh reacts to Scotiabank’s announcement of sale of operations — says no approval given by Bank of Guyana for transaction SENIOR MINISTER in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has described the decision by Scotiabank Guyana to announce the sale of its operations here, as premature and…
