–welcome inclusive approach to development by Government — Government committed to working with all stakeholders for a better Guyana, says President Ali PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, today, reiterated his commitment in engaging all stakeholders to ensure that Government’s plans and programmes reflect the priorities of the people. According to a release from the Public Information…
The Ministry of Health late Tuesday reported two more COVID-19 deaths, taking the death toll to 174. The latest fatalities are two men – a 74-year-old from Region Ten (Upper Demerara- Upper Berbice) and a 58–year- old from Region Four (Demerara- Mahaica). The Ministry in a statement revealed that both patients died while receiving care…
The Pan American Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health are pushing to reach 80% of the population in their campaign against lymphatic Filariasis. The last time the campaign was held in 2019, the health agencies were able to reach more than 500,000 persons and ensured they took their pills to protect them against filaria.…
— being detained for 45 days pending an investigation –Venezuela commits to their ‘early release’ By Navendra Seoraj MANEUVERING “rough tides” is second nature for fishermen, but a 12-member Guyanese crew being held captive in Venezuela, is possibly in for the challenge of their lives, as they have been charged and imprisoned, pending a 45-day…
Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd has held talks with his Venezuelan counterpart, Jorge Arreaza, on the detention of 12 Guyanese fishermen and two Guyanese registered vessels in the neighbouring country. In a short statement from the ministry, it was pointed out that the virtual meeting with the Venezuelan Minister of…
The Government of Venezuela today ended its silence on the arrest and detention of two Guyanese fishing vessel and their crew members, claiming that the vessels were illegally fishing in its waters. Guyana maintains that the two fishing vessels were off the coast of Waini Point within Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone when they were detained…
–calls for immediate release of Guyanese fishermen detained in Venezuela –vessels seized in the Waini River, boat captain says has evidence they were in local waters –families of fishermen deeply worried, appeal for immediate release of relatives FOR years Guyanese fishermen have plied their noble trade unhindered along the Waini River, but this comfortable practice…
By Akeem Greene Bangladesh, as expected, have sealed the three-match One-Day International series against West Indies with a match in hand. But, for the visitors, there is still much to play for, according to Assistant Coach, Roddy Estwick. West Indies have lost their second successive ODI series in Bangladesh and the last seven matches against…
Two Guyanese registered fishing vessels and their crew have been detained by the Venezuelan Navy after being seized offshore Guyana within Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The Government of Guyana is looking for answers and wants the vessels and their crew released by Venezuela. The interception and detention of the fishing vessels, Lady Nayera and Sea…
– as GECOM given Jan. 29 deadline to hand over SoPs, SoRs By Navendra Seoraj THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), specifically the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Keith Lowenfield, has been given until January 29, 2021, to submit to the High Court, all Statements of Poll (SoPs) and Statements of Recount (SoRs) from the March 2,…
